DeShay: He was in Judo for 10 months and earned a yellow belt at the YMCA Glover in Tampa,Fl.It was a class taught by Professor Ed Maley's Student Teachers.He then moved on to take Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at DVBJJ in Pinellas Park, Fl and was awarded his Yellow Belt 5/07.He is currently a student under David Vieira , Benjamin Glossop, and John Gebo in the children's classes.


Breeyanna: Is very sports oriented . She took Judo for 10 months and earned her yellow belt at the YMCA Glover in Tampa, Fl. It was a class taught by Professor Ed Maley's Student Teachers.She also was on the YMCA Glover's Gymnastics Team for almost a year.She competed as a level 3 team member, at the the AAU Gymnastics State Championships in December 06' .She is currently training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at DVBJJ in Pinellas Park, Fl and was awarded her Yellow Belt 5/07. She is learning under David Vieira, Benjamin Glossop, and John Gebo in the children's classes.



Interview with Molly Fulmer & Chris Mane of Gracie Tampa kids Jiu Jitsu class.
By : DeShay & Breeyanna

How long have you going to Gracie Tampa?
Molly: About two years.
Chris: Two years.
Is there any other martial art or combat sport that you were in before Gracie Tampa?
Molly: Tae Kwon Do and Kickboxing
Chris: Judo
How did you hear about this sport at Gracie Tampa?
Molly : I did it in Kickboxing and learned about it and enjoyed it.
Chris: my dad
What do you think is the main important thing about the combat sport you are taking at Gracie Tampa?
Molly: Self Defense and good to be able to defend yourself on the ground.
Chris: To be safe.
After school are you excited or tired for your class?
Molly: Tired and excited!!
Chris: Excited!!
What do you feel like when you accomplish something?
Molly: On top of the World!
Chris: Overwhelmed !
How do you feel you will react about more kids coming and joining your class?
Molly: I won’T Feel any emotional Change .I will welcome them.
Chris: I would welcome them.
How long do you think you will be doing this?
Molly: Til the day I die!!
Chris: Forever!!
Why do you enjoy doing the class so much?
Molly: I love the sport and making new friends.
Chris: It is fun and entertaining
Is there a reason why you enjoy this more than anything else that you have taken?
BOTH: None really!
Who is your role model in the class you take?
Molly: Cristina “Midget Twister” Rodriguez.
Chris: Joey!
What is your favorite technique or move?
Molly: Mount armbar.
Chris: Triangle from guard.
How many more times aweek would you attend class if you could choose?
Molly: six days a week!!
Chris: Once a week.
Why would you want more kids to come and participate in your class?
Molly: Because every kid needs to defend theirselves Especially girls. Since more attacks happen to girls!
Chris: A better variety
If you could set a goal, how many tournaments would you try to win just to reach it?
Molly: All of them!!
Chris: All of them!!
Does doing good make you feel successful?
Molly: Yes it does make me feel successful!
Chris: Yes!
Do the Instructors help you when you need help or ask for it?
Molly: Always!!
Chris: Of Course!!
Did you make new friends in your class?
Both: YES!!
What is the hardest technique or move you have had to accomplish?
Molly: Uma Plata
Do you think your class is a challange or is it easy for you?
Molly: Not very easy but not very challenging.
Chris: Challenging!

School where interview was conducted:


Gracie Tampa
13719 N. Nebraska Ave.
Suite # 105
Tampa, Florida 33613
Phone : 813-333-0619
E-MAIL: rob@gracietampa.com
www.gracietampa.com


Instructors are: Christina "Midget Twister" Rodriguez



Along with managing Gracie Tampa ,"Coach Cris" directs all the Kids and Womens' Programming. She holds a BJJ Purple Belt under Rob Kahn, is a NAGA National Champion, and a member of the USA Grappling Team.Only 22 years old and sponsored by On The Mat ... Cris is making quite a name for herself as an avid competitor for Gracie Tampa. She is a graduate of the International Baccalaureate Program and is currently completing her degree in Elementary Education at the University of South Florida.


Prior Interviews:

Gabriella Nasciemento at David Vieira BJJ