11/05/2026
Not every champion looks the same.
Some are mums of five. Some start later in life. Some are balancing training, work, neurodivergence advocacy, and raising children with disabilities and still step onto the mats and win.
Today we want to highlight Elsa. 🖤
A Masters 4 white belt at 52kg, Elsa has achieved:
🥇 British Open Gi 2025
🥇 British Open NoGi 2025
🥇 AllStars Europeans 2026 wearing the WTF Deathmoth Gi
🏆 Ranked No.1 on the AllStars Global White Belt Masters rankings
And she’s done this after training for just over ONE year.
At 47 years old, Elsa proves that it is never too late to start, compete, and achieve incredible things.
Outside of competition, Elsa is also a passionate supporter of neurodivergence awareness through her own experiences, her children, and her work. As a mum to five children with disabilities, her strength goes far beyond medals.
Her children also train BJJ, showing exactly how powerful this sport can be for confidence, resilience, community, and growth.
Through the WTF Initiative, we covered Elsa’s most recent competition entry fees as a way of recognising everything she represents both on and off the mats.
This is what the WTF Initiative is about.
Supporting women in the community where we can and highlighting the incredible stories within the sport.
To apply head to our website
We The Fighters. 🖤
