Why did you start BJJ?
I started jiu-jitsu because my dad introduced me to the sport, and it became something I grew to love and challenge myself with.
Youth Grey Belt Competitor
Sophia Miranda
"Soph"
Grey Belt
Chalan Pago, GuamTraining for 1 year and 3 months
Sophia "Soph" Miranda is a youth grey belt from Chalan Pago, Guam. She started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu because her dad introduced her to the sport, and it quickly became something she loved and used to challenge herself.
In just over a year on the mats, Soph has embraced the excitement of competition — win or lose — and has already earned medals at Patgon and Copa de Marianas.
- Patgon Summer 2025
- Patgon Winter 2025 Gi — Silver
- Patgon Winter 2025 No-Gi — Gold
- Copa de Marianas Gi — Gold
Athlete interview
In Soph’s words
What do you enjoy most about competing?
I enjoy the excitement, nervousness, and getting to learn whether you win or lose.
What motivates you to keep training?
Getting stronger, and the knowledge in the experience that’s comes within jiu jitsu.
Who has influenced your BJJ journey the most?
My parents, teammates, and senseis.
What does representing our competition team mean to you?
Representing my competition team means being proud of where I train, supporting my teammates, and giving my best every time I compete.
What does representing Guam mean to you?
It means representing not just myself, but the people who have supported me and the community that helped shape me.
What are your competition goals for the next 12 months?
I would compete consistently and gain experience at higher-level tournaments, and become more confident competing against stronger and more experienced opponents.
What is your ultimate goal in BJJ?
I want BJJ to help me become the best version of myself, both on and off the mats.
Training & competition
