“Emily is a force of nature. We have worked together closely for nearly a decade, inside of BJJ, and in the multi-disciplinary realm of peak performance training, and I grow more impressed with her by the day. Her unique combination of toughness, nurturing, creativity, no nonsense execution, gumption, sensitivity, relentless introspective drive, and deep intelligence is an arsenal of battle tested superpowers that I have just never run into inside a single human. My trust in her is 100%. My respect for her could not be deeper.”
— 8 x national chess champion, 2 x world champion in Tai Chi Chuan Push Hands, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, author of The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance, Josh Waitzkin
“Emily has a strong grasp on communication: what it takes to deliver ideologies and concepts to a variety of different folks not just with efficiency, but with artistry. She opens up spaces for discussion and advocates for a specific method of behavior that unapologetically asks more of people in a way that recognizes their potential and demands their development.””
— 4 x World IBJJF Champion Dominyka Obelenyte
“Emily approaches life with a black belt mentality, modeling smart, calm, and logical behavior in each role while bringing her unique no-nonsense energy and focus and positivity to each.”
— Andrew Leftt, Esq.
“Emily is a very grounded and resilient coach. She’s a beautiful soul, a strong listener and has an amazing way with words. She is a positive and supportive presence who creates safe space to do meaningful work. You can fully let your guard down and be vulnerable with her without worry of judgement. Emily is full of candor but she has a gentle hand meeting you where you are and guiding you so you feel empowered to do everything better.”
— 5 x IBJJF Champion Gezary Matuda
“Emily is definitely one of a kind. I don't say that lightly. I have never in my life let my guard down as much as I have with Emily. She has a way of making you comfortable. Light hearted but tough enough to say it how it is. I personally have learned a lot about myself from Emily. My mental health has made a turn for the better. An hour with her is valued beyond belief. Her wealth of knowledge and experience is amazing. As an athlete it’s important to have Emily as my mental coach. Working with her is the difference when I get out on the mat.”
— Fight 2 Win Bantamweight World Champion, Multiple Time IBBJF Medalist Junny Ocasio