06/12/2026
MEET THE STUDENT: Dani (.mma )
Q: How long have you been training jiu-jitsu?
A: I’ve been training jiu-jitsu for around 6 years.
Q: What made you want to start training?
A: My brother and I wanted to start training a sport together.
Q: What is your favorite thing about training at Mooney Boys?
A: My favorite part of Mooney Boys is how everybody is treated as one closely-knit family so nobody ever feels unwelcome.
Q: What is your favorite jiu-jitsu move or position?
A: My favorite jiu-jitsu move is an Americana from Kesa-Gatame.
Q: What is one thing jiu-jitsu has helped you with?
A: Jiu-jitsu has helped me personally with staying disciplined and bettering my -mental health.
Q: What is your favorite memory at the academy so far?
A: My favorite memory at the academy is joining and finding a community that makes me never want to leave and coaches who really pour into us.
Q: What would you tell someone who is thinking about trying jiu-jitsu?
A: If you’re thinking about starting jiu-jitsu, do it. You will find that it is much more than just a sport that puts you in shape.
Q: What is one goal you have in jiu-jitsu?
A: My goal for jiu-jitsu is to reach a purple belt before I graduate college.
If you're looking to join our team along side of students like Dani - we're always looking to grow our team here at Mooney Boys, and its never too late in the week to get started on your free week!
See you on the mats!
