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DAYNIN DASHEFSKY
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What is your full name? Daynin Jeanette Dashefsky
Where were you born? Nanakuli, Hawaii
How big is your family? There are 7 of us and I have 3 half brothers and a half sister.
What number child are you? 3rd oldest of 5 girls and 2 boys.
Where do you live now? Kailua, Hawaii
What elementary school did you attend? Nanaikapono Elementary
What high school did you attend? Nanakuli High School
What College did you attend? Never attended college
What Academy do you train at? Gracie Jiu Jitsu Kailua
Who were your teachers/instructors? Jason Izaguirre (a Royler Gracie Black Belt)
What martial art background do you have? Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
What belt are you for each martial art? Blue Belt
How long have you been training? Almost 3 years
Where have you competed? Hawaii & Las Vegas
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What titles or medals do you hold? Hawaiian Brazilian JJ Championships (Gold Medal) * Hawaii NAGA (Gold Medal-Gi, Silver Medal – No Gi) * Las Vegas Grappler’s Quest (4th Place div. C)
What got you into training? I took my kids to a dance class and saw the JJ class next door. I inquired and decided to train while my kids did dance.
What are your philosophies on training? Everyone has their own goals when it comes to training. You should honor your goal and not compete with anyone else’s.
What are your philosophies on competing? I love to compete but it is not for everyone. If you are going to compete, train to do your best and that way you can live with whatever the result.
What was your first competition and where was it? The 2003 Hawaiian Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships in Honolulu, Hawaii. I was a white belt and have been training or 8 months. I got the fastest tap out of the day on a Blue Belt with a standing rolling Choke.
What is your goal in this sport? To contribute to the acknowledgement of women in this sport as well as promote the industry as a whole. I created my website to help market and promote women and to find ways to help the industry give back to the community as a whole.
Which fighters do you look up to? Why? There are a lot of great fighters. I particularly respect Royce Gracie for his contribution to the sport and his business sense when it comes to marketing himself and the sport. I also have a lot of admiration for John Marsh. I have had the opportunity to work with him and I see the dedication and commitment that he puts into his training, both physically and mentally. He has the right attitude as well and I respect him as a fighter very much. AS for women, there are so many great fighters like Leka Vieira & Kyra Gracie, both of them great contributors to the sport and to women. But I have to say that the one woman I admire more than everyone is black belt Cindy Omatsu. I have known Cindy now for almost of year and she epitomizes everything I want to be, as a woman, and as a fighter. She is committed to her training as well as teaching others, but her attitude, compassion, and energy comes from the most genuine and loving place you can find. I don’t think I ever heard her say a bad thing about a single soul and that is unheard of in this industry. I also don’t think there is a single person alive that knows Cindy that doesn’t like her and respect her.
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What makes a good fighter? I think attitude and commitment make a good fighter. With the right attitude and the right commitment to training, you’re a winner, even if you lose a fight. Everyone loses sometime.
What makes a good competitor? The same thing that makes a good fighter. In addition, a good competitor respects the fact that his/her opponent trained just as hard and wants the win just as much.
How has this sport changed your life? I feel younger, more confident, more empowered, and I am in the best shape I have ever been in my life at 42 years old.
What was your most difficult fight and why? My very first fight and tournament. It was against a girl who was bigger and stronger than me. She was very tough and I was afraid of her. What was tough was I did not know what to expect or how much energy a tournament takes out of you. I used all my energy in the first couple of minutes and had only fumes to continue on. I don’t know how I did it but somehow I won on points. I thought I was going to have a heart attack.
What advise would you give other woman who are considering taking up this sport? I encourage it whole heartedly. My advice would be to go in with your own goals and go in at your own pace. Don’t be pressured and remember, a good fighter or competitor is not made overnight. Be patient and before you know it, you will be tapping out your opponents.
What kind of work do you do? I am an inventor and entrepreneur. I also give Business and Motivational seminars.
Are there any other interesting things we should know about you? I am a single mother of 2 beautiful girls ages 7 & 9.
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