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How do you translate martial artist skills to a thriving business?

Listen to our Interview with Cris Rodriguez, MMA Fighter and Owner of Gracie PAC MMA Studios to find out!

Cris Rodriguez is known as “Midget Twister” in her martial arts circles.  At just 5’2″ she has made a name for herself as a terrifying opponent on the mat as a Mixed Martial Artist.  She turned her success as an athlete into a lucrative business…Gracie PAC (Parents and Children) MMA is THE largest MMA studio in the Tampa Bay Area.  In this inspiring interview, Cris walks us through her amazing martial arts career and shares with us why her studio is thriving!

Cris’ Kick-A$$ Quotes:

There are more martial arts studios in the world than there are of McDonald’s.

The mental preparation that comes into getting ready for a competition or a fight is the exact mental preparation that’s needed to run a successful business.

Whenever I feel like I’m stagnating or I’m not coming up with creative ideas, it’s usually because I don’t have a book in my hand.

Find out more about Cris & Gracie PAC MMA!