🌟 **From Little Champion to ADCC Legend: Our Daughter's Jiu-Jitsu Dream**

It was a chilly, January afternoon when I first saw Zoe, just four years old, tumbling and rolling with her big brown eyes sparkling with excitement. She had no idea what she was getting into that day at the local Jiu-Jitsu academy, but it sparked something inside her that has never faded—a passion for martial arts.

Fast forward six years, and Zoe's dedication to this sport is nothing short of extraordinary. At 10 years old, she now dreams not just of mastering moves on the mat but also of representing Team Notorious at one of Jiu-Jitsu’s most prestigious events: The ADCC Youth Worlds Championship in 2026.

But here's where it gets tough... Zoe needs to compete against some of the best young fighters across America, and that doesn't come cheap. Each competition means travel costs, entry fees, equipment upgrades—every penny counts as we watch her climb through the ranks with sheer determination. And let’s not forget about keeping up with schoolwork while balancing all this training!

We know it won't be easy, but every time Zoe steps onto that mat, she embodies resilience and discipline. Her recent honor roll at school is a testament to how seriously she takes her studies—no small feat for an athlete whose heart beats faster on the mats than off them!

In the 2025-2026 ADCC Season, Zoe has been able to compete in 5 ADCC competitions and has had to compete in all Advanced brackets. (After winning two Advanced brackets in 2024, she could no longer compete in Intermediate brackets with ADCC.) This is the season that will count towards qualifying for ADCC Youth Worlds Championship in 2026 and only Advanced brackets are counted towards qualifiers. For this season, Zoe has an overall 10 wins, which equates to 2 Gold, 2 Silver, and 3 Bronze medals. She is currently ranked #32 for US - GIRLS - ADVANCED - OVERALL (ALL AGES). In her age bracket, she is currently ranked #6 for US - GIRLS - ADVANCED - AGE 9-10... She has come a long way from when she first started competing in 2022 and was losing every match!

And now, we turn to you because your support isn’t just financial; it's emotional fuel that pushes Zoe through every grueling session and sets her dreams soaring. Your contribution helps cover travel costs, buy necessary gear, and even supports her academic excellence—because for us, the whole journey is about more than a gold medal.

We believe in our little warrior’s potential to make it big on this national stage because she believes in herself every step of the way. Imagine cheering Zoe as she fights against some of the best young fighters from across the nation; imagine seeing her success up close, feeling that overwhelming pride and joy!

Your support is not just a donation—it’s an investment in a little girl's dream to conquer the world through Jiu-Jitsu. We invite you to join us on this incredible journey of hope and hard work. Let’s make Zoe’s ADCC dreams come true together, one day at a time! 🌟

"Every champion was once a contender that refused to give up." - Unknown

👏 Your support helps keep the dream alive for our little Jiu-Jitsu warrior! 👊 #SupportHerDream