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Mom of 4 Months Returns to Jiu-Jitsu Glory
31 Mar
Summary
- Jiu-jitsu champion returned to competition just four months after childbirth.
- She faced skepticism but aimed to prove doubters wrong about post-motherhood return.
- Fernandes now balances motherhood with managing her own gym and coaching.
Bea Fernandes, a former European Jiu-Jitsu champion, has made a remarkable comeback to the sport just four months after welcoming her first child. Despite facing challenging comments about the difficulty of returning to competition post-motherhood, Fernandes was driven to prove doubters wrong. She successfully competed in the European championships again, nearing her pre-pregnancy division.
Fernandes, who runs Roots Gym in Suffolk, is now balancing her demanding career with motherhood. She underwent an emergency C-section, making her recovery and return even more significant. Her determination reflects a broader message of pursuing goals regardless of personal circumstances.
She also shared that opening Roots Gym, which offers jiu-jitsu, MMA, boxing, and karate, "just fell into place" after her baby's arrival. While coaching was not initially her focus, she is actively working on her teaching skills. Her partner, Ben Wyard, also a European champion, expressed pride in her performance and role-modeling capabilities.
