Danielle Cenotti

I attended an empowerment self defense course taught by NWMAF Instructor, Carrie Slack in 2015. During that course, I observed a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu demonstration and it left a huge impression. In 2016 I began learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and attending Women's Self Defense classes at Humboldt Jiu Jitsu in Arcata, CA. After receiving my blue belt, I reached out to Carrie for mentorship in obtaining my instructor certification through the NWMAF. I have been a member of the NWMAF since 2020 when I attended my first conference on Zoom. I have slowly been counting my SD instruction hours since then, and hope to become certified in the future. I now have my purple belt in BJJ and competed 6 times with 5 silvers and 1 bronze medal. I've been co-teaching a weekly women's BJJ class for over a year.