The Resilience of a Predator: MS, Broken Jaws, and Championship Belts with Emma Sojo
About this episode
Emma Sojo shares her journey in martial arts, her MS diagnosis, and her recent championship win.
Emma "The Peruvian Predator" Sojo doesn't just fight for titles; she fights for her mobility. Having started martial arts at the age of six to combat childhood bullying and a speech impediment, Emma has spent 20 years sharpening her resilience. In this episode, Will Carr sits down with Emma at Genesis Fighting Academy to discuss her recent strawweight title win, her journey navigating an MS diagnosis, and how the "Peruvian spirit" of her family fuels her fire in the cage. Main Topics Covered A 20-Year Anniversary: Emma reflects on her two decades in martial arts, transitioning from a bullied six-year-old in jiu-jitsu to a professional MMA prospect. Overcoming the "Speech Impediment": How martial arts provided a voice for Emma when she struggled to express herself as a child. The MS Diagnosis: Emma opens up about the "weird symptoms" that led to her MS diagnosis and how training actually helps her remain mobile and strong. Winning the Sparta Title: A breakdown of her November strawweight championship win in Loveland, CO—from the Selena-inspired walkout to the crucifix TKO finish. The "Lying Giant" of Machu Picchu: The story behind…
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