Linda (she/her) is a former gymnast and childhood trauma survivor. She spent most of her life working to bury those experiences until she was introduced to jiujitsu as an adult. She now tries to channel those experiences to help women embrace their own inner hero while teaching fellow martial arts instructors the necessity and foundations of trauma-informed coaching. Linda is a certified Women Empowered Instructor, a Certified Trauma Support Specialist, and a blue belt in the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu system.