Giada

9/6 Grappling X 🥉, 9/13 Eastbay Judo El Cerrito 🥈, 9/19-20 SanOpen Judo Open, 🥇🥈🥉,9/27 Pan American JJWL🥈10/03 North Am (NAGA)SJ🥇🥉

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

Giada loves BJJ&Judo bcoz they have shaped who she is.Through these sports,she has learned discipline, resilience, humility&the value of hard work.Every training session makes her stronger,every competition teaches her to grow,and every challenge fuels her dream.Competing internationally has also allowed her to explore different cultures,experience local foods,and make friends from around the world.For Giada,BJJ&Judo are more than sports,they are her passion to become the best version of herself


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

Giada is inspired by the incredible journeys of female champions like Uta Abe, Naomi Tsunoda, and Kayla Harrison. Their stories remind her that even an ordinary young girl with a big dream can become an Olympic or World Champion through passion, perseverance, and unwavering dedication. Watching them overcome challenges motivates Giada to train harder every day, believe in herself, and pursue excellence with humility, knowing that every small step brings her closer to her dreams.


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

What makes me proudest about Giada is not the medals,but the champion’s heart she has developed.In her very first tournament,she was scared and had no idea what to expect.She lost by submission in her first match,then was submitted again in the next.I thought she might give up,but instead she chose courage over fear.She embraced every setback,trained even harder,stayed longer in the gym to master her craft, and turned failure into fuel.That resilience,determination,love for learning&never quits.

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