Emma

she works hard on and off the mats . constantly studying the art of brazilian jiu jitsu and making her and her partners better

Placed 26th

in their group

Thank you for supporting Emma in this competition. Your participation made a huge impact for the Why Not You Foundation and their mission to empower change in the world, one individual at a time and one child at a time.

What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

the only way to get results is to put in the work. she loves training often 5-6 days a week doin double classes with older kids and private training. she love the competition aswell as the camaraderie with her piers, teammates and opponents

Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

Definitely her mother . she is the staple of always aiming for top effort and accepting nothing less .

What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

the moment she decided to take her brazilian jiu jitsu training to the next level and ask to compete for the first time. she ended up winning gold goin undefeated in a bracket full of boys some well over 10 pounds her weight.

Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like Youth Athlete of the Year, Colossal offers participants the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact.