Mariana Zamorano

Mariana Zamorano is an athlete.

A short introduction to yourself?

I consider myself a super social girl but at the same time super competitive, dedicated, I set my goals and prepare myself to achieve all my goals.

How did you develop your fondness for your sport and at what age did you start?

Jiu jitsu comes into my life in a very curious way!

I was a ballet dancer at a highly recognized school in my city of residence, I participated in great shows and at my school physical education classes for girls were ballet, so because of my experience with ballet I always helped my teacher and that was a reason to that my companions stop fighting with me, so one day my father spoke to the principal and asked me to play soccer with the boys in the class in physical education.

on the first day of class the teacher approached my father and said that I had a strong character and was a very determined girl, he said “take her to do an experimental jiu jitsu class” hahaha it was the beginning of everything, I quit ballet and I dedicated myself to Jiu Jitsu.

What is your style and what rank do you currently hold in (your sport)?

My style of play in jiu jitsu is very aggressive, always on top of opponents. I feel very comfortable in guard and much more comfortable in passing guard!

I currently occupy the first place in the Federation of the State of Rio de Janeiro.

first place in the IBJJF American South.

third place in the IBJJF PAN KIDS

third place in the Brazilian of the CBJJ

Are you a member of any sports team? if not have you ever been?

yea!! I am part of the “Cesar Maillet Team” team directed by master Cesar Maillet. We are a great team where we represent Macaé, RJ, my hometown.

Describe your major highlights and achievements in sports in the past.

I believe my main achievements are:

FJJDRIO ranking champion

FJJRIO ranking champion

CBJJO world champion

Brazilian champion of CBJJO and CBJJE

IBJJF South American Champion

third place in the IBJJF PAN KIDS

Are there any short-term goals you’d like to accomplish in the next few months to a couple of years?

Yes of course!!

Me and my team are working hard to bring the CBJJ Brazilian championship title and the IBJJF PAN KIDS title, 2022.

Do you take sports as a profession or is it just a hobby?

I adopted jiu jitsu as a way of life.

What challenges have you faced in getting to where you are now? You can also share any injury story.

I face jiu jitsu as equals here there is no room for mistakes, on the mat an ATHLETE never loses, always wins or learns.

What motivates you most about your profession as an athlete?

Jiu jitsu brings tranquility, the atmosphere on the mat is relaxing, jiu jitsu and a college on the mat we are all treated the same.

Do you have anything you want everyone to learn?

Jiu jitsu and that’s a way of life!!

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