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Elegant Violence

Elegant Violence

by James_H2.0

Season 1

Elegant Violence S1E12: Edyn Hartman

Edyn Hartman is an exceptional wrestler out of Deer Valley High School. Edyn is an athlete that puts in the work on and off the mat. We talk about the struggles of being on a small, under-represented team and what's its really like to be a female athlete in male dominated sport. Motivated to be state ranked this year, Edyn will an exciting story to follow.

Elegant Violence S1E11: Claire Avery

I finally get to sit down with one my favorite athletes, Claire Avery. Claire is the perfect example of "don't judge a book by its cover". One of the strongest women at her age, Claire is humble but confident. Claire enters her junior year ranked 4th in the state and has her sights set on #1 this year. Win or lose her matches are some of the most exciting you'll see.

Elegant Violence S1E10: Cheyenne Pryke

Cheyenne enters her senior year with massive gains. Motivated by her by 7th place State ranking last year, Cheyenne joined Grindhouse Wrestling Club and gained a huge amount of muscle over the summer. We talk about how she handled losses, what motivated her to get so athletically big and her college process. Cheyenne will definitely be an exciting athlete to follow this year.

Elegant Violence S1E9: Talyor Colangelo

Taylor Colangelo started her combat sports career early at age 6. Tae-Kwon-Do, Karate, Brazilian Jujitsu, kickboxing, Judo and wrestling by the age of 10 and 13 years-old becomes a National Judo Champion. Now, only 16 she is a 2x Freestyle State Champion and 25th in the Nation at USA wrestling. We talk about her entire career and what motivates her to be a truly elite athlete.

Elegant Violence S1E8: Ashley Ikner

Ashley Ikner is a Nationally Ranked All-American Wrestler and alumni from the University of the Cumberland's. After beginning her career in the business world, she was motivated back to combat sports after coaching the Barry Goldwater High School Wrestling Team. We had an amazing conversation about her entire wrestling career and her entrance in professional fighting.

Elegant Violence S1E7: Bella Bocanegra

Bella Bocanegra, ranked #17 in the USA at 100lbs, 2x Back-to-Back State Champion, is wrestling phenom. Bella entered combat sports as a true novice and within 2 years, she has not only thrived, but dominated her weight class. 2 undefeated seasons in high school and nationally ranked in freestyle, she comes into this year hardened and skilled. With college on the horizon we talk about how she planning for the future plans for academics and sports.

Elegant Violence S1E6: Syria Smith

Syria is coming off a massive freshman year. After taking a section title and wrestling at state, Syria is looking forward to dominant sophomore season. We talk about the pressures and lessons learned from last year and she plans on using her new knowledge.

Elegant Violence S1E5: Amethyst Baek

Amethyst Baek is one the most exciting athletes to watch work. We have a very open and honest conversation about her high school career and how she felt and dealt with a big loss. Now at ASU as Aeronautical Engineering major, Amethyst is young inspiration and someone to watch as she starts the next phase of her career in combat sport.

Elegant Violence S1E4: Bree Garcia

I finally get 3x AZ State Champion, Bree Garcia, to sit down and talk about her dominant high school wrestling career. Bree finished the high school phase of her career 76-3; not just a superior athlete but a near perfect student as well. We talk about her championships, starting college at ASU and what's next for her in combat sports.

Elegant Violence S1E3: Harmony "Loca" Andrade

Just Starting her junior year, Harmony Andrade already has 2 State Championships. We discuss the pressures of being a young, high level athlete and how she is handle the college recruitment process.

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