I’m multi-faceted and eclectic to say the least. I have trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 2010. I’m also an Exceptional Education/Special Education Major with a minor in American Sign Language at Western Kentucky University (Go Toppers!!).
I’m currently indulging in my love for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and interest in MMA. I train as often as I can. My current goal is to medal in a World BJJ tournament both gi and no gi. I love chocolate w/ almonds and reading almost as much as life itself. I’m a blue belt under josh johnson/ luiz Palhares :).
As many of you know I pursued journalism but found that love for teaching surpassed my desire to continue the program. Nevertheless I’ve had incredible experiences as a journalist including working in Hyderabad, India for the World Association of Newspapers & News Publishers. I don’t like milk, cheese, the smell outside after it rains, or stagnation.
Grapplers Quest – May 19, 2012 – 1st Blue Belt Gi, 1st No Gi Absolute, 2nd No Gi Advanced
Currently I help teach a Women’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Class/Self Defense at Bowling Green Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. If you’d like to know more about me just read my posts or You can follow me on twitter at Twitter.Com/ShakiaHarris.
I take jiu jitsu very seriously and train hard and often.
–my belt promotion gauntlet (above video)
Hi, nice to meet you !
Nice to meet you! As a former photojournalist and current BJJ nut, I salute your randomness
And your love for chocolate with almonds.
Hey!
I put up my hair post. Catch ya later!
http://bjiujitsu.blogspot.com/2011/01/why-im-not-bald-my-bjj-haircare-regimen.html
thanks megan!! i’m going to take some of your advice and hope for the best
Hi Shakia,
We met at Hydrabad editors’ forum 2009. I’m one of the Nigerian journalists you interviewed with your colleague Zhou (i guess i got that right). Gone through some of ur writings and i think u are a damn good bard. You say you are ecclectic? O yes, i thought i noticed that too. Ecclectic, energetic with megawatts of brilliance etched all over you. Glad to read you are considering teaching upon graduation… that again tells the real you… i think you will do well here as you come across people with a warm and pleasant persona. Always know that when all else fail, there is always someone who will always offer His shoulder and His embrace…Jesus Christ. wishing you ship loads of joy. And oh that … I wonder as I wander… is sheer poetry. very catchy.ken
ken!! i can not believe you found me!! i’ve tried searching for you a hundred times on facebook. How have you been?? I miss you and our good times in india! I hope all is well and I would love for us to stay in contact with each other my friend.
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i have never taken any brazilian jiu-jitsu classes…but after stopping by your blog, i want to!
liking your blog :~))
sooooo much fun. Try it out you never know you may truly enjoy the sport.