The Eyes Free Sports Podcast: Ep. 11 - Talking MMA with Michelle Jorgensen (Part 2)

In Episode 11 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, hear Part 2 of our interview with Michelle Jorgensen, a blind MMA and judo competitor who has won 15 medals. Jorgensen discussed:
 

• What it was like competing in the 2020 IBSA Pan American Championships in judo in Montreal back in January
• Who she faced in the competition and the dramatic three-round match she had with this competitor from Uruguay
• The calm attitude she had before the competition and how it helped her
• The ultimate outcome of the competition
• The unique dynamics of an international competition with so many languages and cultures coming together in one place
• How blind and visually impaired athletes are classified in the Paralympics
• The accepting and welcoming nature of the MMA and judo communities
• Advice for blind and visually impaired individuals on what first step they can take to get involved in MMA or judo

In case you missed it, listen to Episode 10 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast to hear Part 1 of our interview with Michelle Jorgensen. You can follow her on Instagram at @embracedchaos93.