Ashleigh is a 1st degree Brown belt studying Kenpo and Jiu Jitsu for the past 3.5 years. She participates & assists with Gracie Women Empowered, a self-defense program taught by fellow Covington Karate Brown Belt Heather Botsford. She is also a member of the SWAT (Special Winning Attitude Team) that assists with other classes. Along with her training, she also trains with her 8-year old son, Declan, who is working toward his 2nd degree Brown Belt.
When asked about her training in Kenpo she stated “I’ve never really been a person to seek out challenges and didn’t realize how much I would enjoy the challenge and testing that comes along with learning Kenpo. It’s fair to say I was quickly addicted and look forward to training and expanding my knowledge of martial arts for the rest of my life. When not training, I enjoy anything social, traveling, exotic cuisine, puzzles, and animals (especially my own pet cats, snake, and lizard)”