KnuckleUp Member Spotlight – Catie Murray

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Catie Murray trains Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing at KnuckleUp in Alpharetta. Catie’s father, Sean Murray, says he first got Catie into martial arts to channel his daughter’s abundance of energy. Mom lobbied for Ballet while Catie and Dad wanted to try wrestling which then to Judo then Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Since beginning training Catie’s competitive success has been remarkable. A two times Georgia State Wrestling Champion and victor in multiple Judo tournaments she’s also one of the brightest young Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitors in Georgia.

 

Favorite Class at KnuckleUp –  Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

 

Highlights- Two Times State Wrestling Champion

 

Coaches Quote – “Catie is one of the toughest kids I’ve ever seen.  She’s a super hard worker and a pleasure to coach. If she keeps it up she can be as good as she wants to be.” Instructor Quentin Rosenzweig