Today's conversation is with Tesa Ho.  Tesa is Hong Kong’s first female black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, has a black belt in Taekwondo, a trader by profession, surfs and skates, a cookie enthusiast, and an all-round cool individual.  She started BJJ 15 years ago with Gracie Elite Team in San Francisco, under the tutelage of Carlson Gracie Jr. 

Tesa is passionate about empowering others using BJJ as the medium, especially women.  Her profession enables her to share and connect with athletes around the world.  Hearing how she observed people changing for the better through this sport is inspiring in itself.  Tesa has been interviewed by South China Morning Post, BJJ Asia, Jiu-Jitsu Films, and has been mentioned on several BJJ competition news sites.  Fun fact, she rolled with Anthony Bourdain ;)

Tesa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dacookieho/

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Y’all, you gotta check out this jiu-jitsu based non-profit called Tap Cancer Out.  

Tap Cancer Out unites the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community and empowers competitors to fight for more than just points and medals—they fight for those who are in the fight of their lives—and they’re helping Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation change the lives of children with cancer and their families by funding critical research grants and family services.

If you’re in the US, you can get involved through jiu-jitsu tournaments either competing or volunteering, as well as fundraise for TCO.

If you’re out of the US, you can still fundraise to benefit TCO, and you can get any of their super cool merch like rash guards, tees, hoodies, bags, and more.  For 10% off, use my code AMB__TAN_FRIENDS

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