Jadeya Reber
Outliers Jiu-Jitsu
Season Champion (10 Wins - 4 Losses - 5 Submissions)
Article:
Last week we published an interview with the reigning Blue Belt Masters 168lbs and under season champion. This week we are continuing the trend of season champion interviews with Jadeya Reber. With an impressive record of 10 wins and 5 submissions she was able to conquer the 2016 Youth Female Under 79lbs Grey Belt division. Jadeya is a part of the growing youth movement in jiu jitsu with hopes of continuing her dreams as a competitor and possibly making a career in the field. Read her experiences and thoughts about jiu jitsu below.
Interview:
JJWL: How did you get started in Jiu JItsu?
JR: I was invited to a soccer team mate's JJ school to "bring a friend" day. I participated in a class and had so much that I loved it instantly.
JJWL: What is the hardest part about preparing for a tournament?
JR: The hardest part will be taking time away from playing with my friends because I train every day 2-3 hours a day.
JJWL: What have you overcome to get to this point?
JR: I had to overcome doubting myself and building the confidence to believe in myself.
JJWL: What do you enjoy most about competing?
JR: My favorite part is meeting girls from other schools and becoming friends even if we compete against each other. It is cool to talk to other girls who do it also because my friends don't, so I have someone to talk to about jiu jitsu and tournaments.
JJWL: What is your favorite part about jiu jitsu in general?
JR: Favorite part is training, rolling and competing with different kids.
JJWL: How long do you plan on competing?
JR: I hope to become a JJ coach or professor of my own school when I grow up so I hope to do this forever.
JJWL: What is the best advice you have ever received?
JR: Best advice is; do my best and have fun!
JJWL: Anything interesting you can tell us about yourself?
JR: I am a soccer and I also love writing. I rode horses when I was 2-6yrs old, for fun and competition. I plan on working hard in my training so that one day I can be in the Olympics for jiu jitsu, that is why I compete in tournaments. It is important that I keep a record of my journey so that when the time comes I will be able to present my accomplishments to the Olympic committee. Hopefully they will be enough to represent my country in the Olympic jiu jitsu competitions.
JJWL: Do other students at your school know that you do jiu jitsu competitions? If so, what do they think?
JR: Yes they do, and they think that it is cool and exciting. One of my best friends at school was always excited for me and she wanted to watch me in a tournament.
