Be careful what you sign contracts for because shady promoters and conniving opponents only after your money exist. They will sacrifice it all in lieu of your safety in order to make a buck off of your face. This is partially my fault, for ignoring every red flag I saw and all of the warning […]
Read moreNobody Cares, Work Harder
Samantha Schell Adaptation, BJJ, Perseverance, Positivity bjj, fighter, Jiu Jitsu, perseverance, positivity, WMMA
It’s crazy all of the things that can happen behind the scenes whilst in preparation for a big opportunity or event in your life. In regards to an athlete, it’s often a big game or match (for me, a fight or competition). Whilst others may be a career-oriented opportunity or a networking event. I know […]
Read moreTake a Big Whiff
Samantha Schell BJJ, Competing, mental health, Overcoming Adversity bjj, fighter, MMA, perseverance 2
They say in life that sometimes you gotta stop and smell the roses, but I’m in the middle of fight camp wondering how I’ll have time to stop and smell anything when all I can smell is the scent of my own sweat oozing out of my pores as I push my body to its […]
Read moreWhomst Is She?
Samantha Schell BJJ, Competing, mental health, Perseverance, Positivity, self confidence adversity, Champion, Competition, fighter, leader, mentality, MMA, perseverance, WMMA, work ethic
I am she who fights in front. Neither watching from the back nor dictating how to lead from afar, but thrusting myself to the front lines of the challenges I face and determined to do all that I can to prepare myself for the battles to come. After all, I could never request favors of […]
Read moreCoaching & Relationships
Probably one of the hardest things in the world to deal with, is watching one of our loved ones suffer or get hurt and not being able to stop the pain from occurring. I don’t think it ever hurt me emotionally as badly before as when my husband or his kids were hurting from something […]
Read moreI Suck at Jiu Jitsu
Samantha Schell Adaptation, BJJ, Competing, Friendship, Positivity, self confidence bjj, Competition, fighter, negativity, positivity, training 11
I suck at Jiu Jitsu, and you probably do too. Hear me out; this sentiment rings true especially for competitors. We are constantly pushing ourselves in training and striving to be the best that we can possibly be. Often times gearing up for tournaments, or Jiu Jitsu super fights or even MMA fights, and it […]
Read moreThe Chocolate Factory
Samantha Schell BJJ, Competing, Perseverance, Positivity, Teaching bjj, effort, fighter, hungry, WMMA
Though I may be the size of a grubby little song-show and dance Oompa Loompa, I’m no byproduct of Willy Wonka and therefore under zero obligation to sugarcoat shit for you, or me, or anyone else. There is only one golden ticket to my chocolate factory, and it is in the sole hands of John […]
Read moreJust Let Me Bang, Bro
Samantha Schell BJJ, Competing, Overcoming Adversity, Perseverance, Positivity, self confidence, winners bjj, cage fight, Competition, fighter, fighting, Jiu Jitsu, MMA, WMMA
Fighting is an unconventional occupation as is, but throw in a global pandemic to the mix and suddenly your whole world is in disarray. Understandably, there are numerous unprecedented precautions we all must now implement, but securing a contracted fight during the Covid-19 era is almost damn near impossible. Either people haven’t been training due […]
Read moreCut Calories, Not Confidence
Samantha Schell BJJ, Competing, mental health, nutrition, Overcoming Adversity, Perseverance, Positivity, self confidence bjj, diet, fight, fighter, Jiu Jitsu, MMA, nutrition, weightcut, WMMA
Confidence, tenacity, self-esteem, etc; all vital components in becoming successful in such a brutal and unforgiving sport, but the mentality and discipline behind the scenes is always vastly more difficult than the cardio and skillets involved. Everyone has those days where you wake up after an unsatisfying night’s “sleep”, groggy as hell the next morning, […]
Read moreHey Look Ma, I Made It
Samantha Schell BJJ, Competing, Family, Perseverance, Positivity, self confidence, winners bjj, cage fight, confidence, fighter, Jiu Jitsu, MMA, wolf queen 2
Today is my birthday, and oh boy am I hanging onto these 20s. These past few years I have pushed myself to accomplish quite a bit, and I think it’s time I start to give myself some credit for it. I tend to have a nasty habit of downplaying my achievements, either by crediting those […]
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