Once on the level that she’s currently at, it’s safe to say that fighters will inevitably have their detractors. Some would say that it’s a sign that athletes have already made it to the big leagues.
In a photo posted on Danielle Kelly’s Instagram account, the American grappling slickster spoke about what it means to make it to the top as a woman in her sport:
Kelly truly is doing a lot of things right if there are people who are selfishly trying to pull her down. Success can breed jealousy, and the higher you rise, the harder those individuals try to pull you down.
This, however, doesn’t seem to bother the American grappling talent as she uses this as motivation to succeed even more.
Danielle Kelly recalls a time when she almost quit jiu-jitsu
Though detractors and haters fail to demotivate Danielle Kelly, it seems that other factors in her personal life can. At least it used to be that way.
In an interview with ONE Championship, the Silverfox BJJ athlete recalled a time when she contemplated quitting the sport:
Kelly continued:
Losing a loved one can truly make someone lose interest in anything they’re pursuing, no matter how important it may seem. Despite this, however, Danielle Kelly pushed forward and is now one of the best in the sport today.
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