Help Zanetta Poretti achieve World Champion title in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Bay of Plenty
It has been my dream for years to be able to compete at the highest level of competition in my sport which I have dedicated my life to, training multiple times, every day. Even at a young age making all the necessary sacrifices, I'm 100% dedicated and driven to achieve. But like most dreams, it comes at a high cost, especially as the competition is located in California. My mum is a single mum, and has done everything in her power to help me pursue my goals which I will be forever grateful for, but our resources are limited.
I have been training for this for over five years now, just waiting for my opportunity to test myself against the best in the world. However, due to Brazilian jiu-jitsu not being a olympic sport it has no funding, which has made preparations a strain. No matter how big the challenge may seem, I refuse to give up on my dream to become world champion. I just need a little help.
funds will go towards admission to Competition, accommodation and flights.
First Comp Done YAY! 4 April 2019
It was an amazing experience to compete at this level. Told that the competitors in this comp would likely be in the worlds inspired me to see where I sat in world standards and where to aim. My first match was amazing and a win! The second was much harder and I later learned she is the world champ in my division. Competing in the Women's division here and now I feel is right where I belong. We tied at the end but she won by an advantage and later went on to dominate the rest of the field. I feel really good about my performance in this comp and see where I am going. I feel great! My mum, Kym Poretti, will now have the give a little going into a bank account in her name to pay the things I need and to pass onto me here in the USA. It just makes sense for us to do it that way. I want to thank all my supporters for enabling me to get here and go for it. I couldn't do it without you. I am grateful, focussed and single minded in my dream. The people around me are positive, encouraging and challenging me to grow and stretch. I am loving every minute, Thank you all!
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