Not All Family is Blood

June 26, 2018 Samantha Schell BJJ, Competing, Family, Friendship, love, Positivity coaches, family, schellshock, schellshockbjj, team, teammates, teamrubaocarioca

Is there any other sport out there that seems like more of a solo effort than fighting? I mean, when you are out on the mats or inside the cage, there is no one else except for you and your opponent. However, outward appearances alone can be quite deceiving. Personally, I can’t think of any […]

Leaders Aren’t Born, They’re Made

June 12, 2018 Samantha Schell BJJ, Competing, love, Perseverance, Positivity #perseverance #rolemodel #hero #love #family #bjj #bjjgirls 1

There are some things in life that I just don’t think I will ever become accustomed to no matter how often it occurs or the frequency in which it takes place. Since I was a young girl, I’ve aspired to achieve some form of greatness. I always wanted to push myself so far past what […]

Always Bent, Never Broken

June 5, 2018 Samantha Schell BJJ, Competing, Overcoming Adversity, Positivity, self confidence bjj, bjjgirls, defeat, Dreams, MMA, OVercoming Adversity, perseverance, Resilient, Setbacks, victory, WMMA

My body is deteriorating at a rapid rate. I’ve crunched bones, torn ligaments, fractured disks, sprained joints, concussed myself, swelled up my skin, dislocated body parts, and spilled my own blood more times than I can count. But I don’t quit. I don’t stop. Either I am exceptionally stupid, or I’m woefully stubborn. Either way, […]

Month: <span>June 2018</span>