Afrika

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Afrika

Wrestler Stats: 5'8" 175lbs

Seen In: Professional Womens Wrestling and Special Interest

Biography: Afrika, is not only one of the most powerful women wrestlers in the world, she's one of the best. In fact she has great difficulty finding other women to fight and consequently usually wrestles guys. Afrika's an extremely powerful and talented wrestler who can apply devastating force to her favored holds which include all sorts of chokes, head and body scissors, bear hugs, arm locks, grapevines, Boston Crabs, and unbelievably powerful body slams and power bombs!?

Interview: Female Wrestler, About Female Wrestling, Afrika

How did you get your start in Wrestling?
After a winning a bodybuilding show in New Jersey some promoters asked if I have ever wrestled before. I said only in bed. I also said I love Professional Wrestling and I am very much interested in doing it.

Any hero’s in the business?
Yes, My favorite The Rock, and Steve Austin.

Where were you trained to wrestle?
The School of Hard Knocks in California.

Any favorite coaches or mentors?
Jesse Hernandez is the best and will always be my coach and mentor.

What is your favorite style of wrestling?
Submission first, I love to go toe to toe.

What is your favorite move and finishing hold?
The easiest is my strong leg scissors but I totally enjoy the Power bomb best of all.

What other combat skills to you have and enjoy?
I am a dynamic submission wrestler and jujitzu is my favorite combat style.

Any comments on your first bout?
My first show was in San Diego and it was exciting and I loved every minute, the audience, the show and the win.

With whom have you had your best bouts at Steel Kittens? And why?
My bouts with Belle and Frankie where amazing. They both have a style very similar, and they are both a good size for me to destroy, lots of energy and lots of take downs and techniques. I love to see this in wrestling matches.

Who is your toughest competitor?
Japanese Wrestlers, I love the way they give you their all.

Any major injuries?
None as of yet. However because I am so muscular, I don't bend as well as others and I have to always understand that.

What is your training discipline?
I run 6 days a week and train with weights 5 days and Pro training 4 days, so conditioning is how I stay in shape and learn my techniques. I believe in fitness first and training your skills just increase your chances of being the best.

What are your future plans or career goals?
I teach others my fitness and training techniques to help them get into the field of Wrestling. It only makes me better.

Any other comments:
As a firefighter, bodybuilder, wrestler and fitness coach, I increase my chances of victory of wins in this sport.

Fast Facts:

What are your interests outside the ring? My family and friends, hiking, running with my dog and designing programs to help people live longer and get healthy

What are your Favorite Hobbies? Fitness any sport
Favorite Desert? Frozen Fat free yogurt
Favorite Food? Sushi (sashimi) Tuna and
Favorite Band? Xavier and Chazuka
Favorite Car? H2 Hummer and I own one
Favorite Store? Nike Town
Favorite Drink? Water
What is your most favorite thing to do when you relax?
On the beach with my ITunes and a good book or watch a comedy or a suspense thriller and be in the company of my family and friends.