Catherine Perret Bio

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Catherine Perret Founding Member

"Empowerment isn't something given to you—it is built, step by step, through the confidence of knowing exactly how to protect your own life."

Background & Expertise

Catherine is a world-renowned, elite competitor and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Leo Vieira. Widely recognized in the martial arts community for her relentless pressure, master-level takedowns, and technical guard passing, she has reached the highest absolute pinnacles of the sport. Her background includes:

* IBJJF World Champion (Gi)

* IBJJF World No-Gi Champion

* IBJJF Pans No-Gi Champion

* ADCC Worlds Veteran

Transitioning her decades of competitive martial arts dominance into real-world applications, Catherine bridges the gap between sport grappling and survival. Alongside her hand-to-hand mastery, she trains extensively in defensive firearm mechanics and situational safety, making her a uniquely well-rounded guide for women looking to take control of their personal safety.

 Empowerment Philosophy

Catherine believes that true self-defense requires a multi-layered approach. For her, grappling provides the ultimate foundation: it ensures a woman knows how to survive, escape, and reverse a threat if an attacker manages to get close. By combining this ground-game confidence with firearm proficiency, she aims to help women build an unbreakable mindset. Her mission is to turn fear and hesitation into calm, decisive action—ensuring no woman ever feels defenseless. Beyond the Mats

Beyond the Mat & Range

* Physical Fitness: When she isn't training on the mats or at the range, Catherine is deeply committed to strength and physical fitness training, ensuring her body and mind remain sharp, functional, and resilient.

* Family & Motherhood: Above all, Catherine's greatest joy and motivation comes from spending quality time with her family and raising her daughter. Being a mother drives her passion to empower the next generation of women to grow up strong, confident, and capable.