Lilly Featonby

A short introduction to yourself?

Hi I am Lilly I am 8 and I love jiujitsu, kickboxing and MMA. I also love jiujitsu competitions

What sports do you practice?

Jiujitsu, kickboxing and MMA

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

I started when I was 7 years old

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

I am a grey and white belt in jiujitsu. I am British open gold 2 years in a row, I am gold European champion, sliver world champion and I also have 5 local gold medals

What do you like about Kata or Kumite more? (only if applicable)

Na

Do you have a favorite Sensei?

Paul and will from primal combat academy

How did you get into this position and how did your journey in this sport go

I train 9 hours a week.

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

At the minute it’s a hobby I am really hoping I can do this as a profession when older

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

 Every competition is a learning curve. Win or lose I learn from my mistakes. I am lucky enough never to be injury yet

What motivates you most about your profession as an athlete?

Being the best I can be motivates me. Also I don’t let my epilepsy or autism stop me from what I want to do.

Do you have anything you want everyone to learn? : Yes don’t let Disability stop you from learning or doing.

What tournament or match you have won are you most proud of and why

I am most proud of My Junior world second place as that was a very hard matches with 8 girls in my category which is quite big compared to my others

Your Email: chnelfeatonby@ocloud.com

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