Why did you start BJJ?
My dad said to do it.
4-Stripe White Belt Competitor
Summer Miranda
White Belt
Chalan Pago, GuamTraining for 1 year, 3 months
Summer Miranda is a 4-stripe white belt competitor from Chalan Pago, Guam, who started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu after her dad encouraged her to try it. In just over a year on the mats, she has already stepped onto the podium at Patgon Winter 2024 with third-place finishes in both gi and no-gi.
She loves meeting kids from other gyms, cheering on her teammates, and working hard with training partners like Sophie and Ivy. With her parents' support, Summer is focused on improving, competing in 2027, and becoming the best she can be.
- Patgon Winter 2024 — 3rd Place No-Gi
- Patgon Winter 2024 — 3rd Place Gi
Athlete interview
In Summer’s words
What do you enjoy most about competing?
Meeting the other kids from other gyms. Seeing my team compete and get medals.
What motivates you to keep training?
My mom and dad tell me to do my best.
Who has influenced your BJJ journey the most?
My training partners Sophie and Ivy.
What does representing our competition team mean to you?
It means I’m doing my best for my team.
What does representing Guam mean to you?
It means go out there and do my best and show everyone I work hard.
What are your competition goals for the next 12 months?
My mom and dad said I need to do better and work hard. Maybe compete in 2027.
What is your ultimate goal in BJJ?
Be the best ever.
Training & competition
