MARTIAL ARTS
Judo & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Although Dara initially despised judo when she was first introduced to it at 7 years old, she eventually grew to respect and even love it. By the time she entered high school, she was a National/International level competitor and was ranked 5th in the United States from 2013-2015. Dara is a black belt in judo and a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). She still actively trains in BJJ multiple times a week.
Below are some of her accolades:
Judo (Black Belt):
1st at 2013 U.S. Open
1st at 2013 Winter Nationals
3rd at 2014 Junior Olympics
1st at 2014 Golden State Championships
2nd at 2015 Junior Olympics
3rd at 2015 Summer Nationals
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Blue Belt):
1st at 2014 U.S. Open