Hi! I’m Darla Sedlacek. I have a lot of energy and love to learn.

I’ve been studying martial arts for over 25 years and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu intensely since 2014. Earned a black belt in Tae Kwon Do after college, and black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2022. Being a serious competitor, the tournament list is long with highlights of a 2-0 record in Fight to Win pro fights, 4 time IBJJF World Master champ, and competition and training experience in Rio, Brazil.

I completed my doctoral dissertation on effective assault prevention in 2000, and am still interested in empowering people to protect and defend themselves on and off the mats. For women in particular, using forceful resistance is effective but often there are mixed messages about it’s use. I want it to be clear that women are capable of defending themselves. I also want it to be clear that martial arts are great beyond something that is for self defense. Because of the many benefits of Jiu Jitsu training, I strongly advocate for getting more women comfortable with the idea of participating.

I teach kids', adult, and women's classes. Enthusiastically, I train and coach with a framework of creating optimal experiences in sport and life. I’ve spent much of my career coaching athletes of all levels across many sports to improve performance and enjoy training.

Outside of the time I spend coaching and training Jiu Jitsu, I'm in private practice as a Psychologist, working with general topics of concern but specializing in sport/performance psychology and movement therapy. I hold certifications in personal training and yoga, and have engaged in ultrarunning as another interest.

Hard work makes me happy. Thanks @gisellevillasenorphotography for the cool captures. #bjj #ibjjf #gisellevillasenorphotography #chicagoibjjf2021 #competition #hurricanejj

Having lots of women as training partners is so beneficial for competition prep. Thanks to all of you for showing up and being part of the team. On to the next… IBJJF Pans. What’s your next?#hurricanejj #bjj #jiujitsu #competition #prep

Brown belt thunderdome was very enjoyable. See you on the mats tomorrow Team Hurricane. #prepared #jiujitsu #bjj #ibjjf #hurricanejj #competition

Kids are awesome. Bring them to the mats 5-6p, Mon-Thurs. We’ll make sure they have fun while learning serious things. #bjj #jiujitsu #hurricanekidsjj #selfdefense #fitness #sport #lifeskills #cle #cleveland #westpark

Women’s team representing with 4 new belts. Keep up the great work, see you on the mats! Join us on Tuesdays and Saturdays, we welcome you! #jiujitsu #bjj #promotions #hurricanejj #competition #selfdefense #cle #cleveland #westpark

Another great day on the mats. Looking forward to lining up for class tomorrow. Thank you to all the coaches and teammates at Hurricane! #jiujitsu #bjj #hurricanejj #dedication #competition #heart #teamwork #faixamarrom 🤎🦦

Sacrifice throws on Friday menu. Women’s class was 💪🏼🔥. Time is no sacrifice when you have fun doing powerful things. #bjj #jiujitsu #hurricanejj #selfdefense #competition #cle #cleveland #westpark

4 new teenagers on the mats. I celebrate this. Life skills are important, learning to protect oneself is essential. Please do send tweens and teens to us. #bjj #jiujitsu #hurricanejj #selfdefense #confidence #relationshipskills #TAP #cle #cleveland #

Congrats to all the Naga competitors today from Team Hurricane. I’ve witnessed some of you start at intro class and appear at your first tournament all grown. I’ve witnessed others of you face the day in and day out struggle of training w

Women’s class bringing the focused heat. Ready for #NAGA. All levels welcome, all the time. Join us. #bjj #jiujitsu #hurricanejj #competition #fitness #selfdefense #cle #cleveland #westpark

Women’s class getting ready for #grapplingindustries and #naga. You can pick your friends and… some ankles. #bjj #jiujitsu #competition #hurricanejj #cle #cleveland #westpark

$I lost. I feel like an Olympic sprinter that trains for 4 yrs and loses by fractions of seconds. Losses in this sport are hard. But what makes them less salty is the sweetness of a great team to train with day in and day out. Thanks Team Hurricane al$

The ref humored me with a hand raise photo after my IBJJF Miami superfight win. After a heartrbreaker loss by a grip penalty yesterday, I came back today with determination to have a good match. “Strong and ready” my mantra. Executed the

Parent’s night out was a blast. I tired them out. Dodgeball, spar, pizza, sumo, dodgeball. Thanks to all the parents for bringing your kiddos to the mats! We appreciate you. #hurricanekidsjj #hurricanejj #bjj #jiujitsu #sumoafterpizza #clevelan

Collaborative open mats for women in Ohio evolved greatly over the past several years. Our local network gives us crosstraining opportunities with a room full of women. The last time we met was to properly send off our friend @recinos4807 Jennifer to

Competition Experience

2nd Place Black Master 4 Light: IBJJF Master International 2023

2nd Place Black Master 3 Light: Houston IBJJF 2023

2nd Place Black Master 1 Light: Chicago IBJJF Spring 2023

2nd Place Black Master 4 Light: Pan IBJJF Jiu Jitsu Championship 2023

1st Place Black Master Gi: Grappling Industries Arnold Classic 2023

1st Place Black Master No Gi: Grappling Industries Arnold Classic 2023

2nd Place Black Master 3 Light: Atlanta Winter International Open IBJJF Gi 2023

3rd Place Black Master 4 Light: World IBJJF No Gi Championship 2022

1st place Brown Master 4 Light: World Master IBJJF Championship 2022

2nd Place Brown Master 3 Light: IBJJF Orlando Summer International Open 2022

2nd Place Brown Master 3 Light: American National No Gi IBJJF Championship 2022

3rd Place Brown Master 3 Open Class: American National IBJJF Championship 2022

2nd Place Brown Master 3 Light: American National IBJJF Championship 2022

2nd place Brown Master 4 Open Class: Pan IBJJF Jiu Jitsu Championship 2022

1st place Brown Master 4 Light: Pan IBJJF Jiu Jitsu Championship 2022

1st place Brown Master 3 Light: Indianapolis IBJJF Championship 2022

1st place Brown Master 3 Middle: Austin IBJJF No Gi Championship 2022

1st place Brown Master 4 Light: World Master IBJJF Championship 2021

3rd Place Brown Master 4 Open Class: World Master IBJJF Championship 2021

2nd Place Brown Master 4 Light: IBJJF Pan Jiu Jitsu Championship 2021

2nd place Brown Master 3 Light: Chicago International Open IBJJF Championship 2021

1st place Purple Master 1 Middle No Gi: Miami International Open Championship, May 2021

2nd place Adult Purple Gi, Grappling Industries, Pittsburgh, April 2021

3rd place Adult Expert No Gi, Grappling Industries, Pittsburgh, April 2021

3rd Place Purple Adult Light: IBJJF Charleston International Open, April 2021

1st Place Purple Master 4 Light: World Master IBJJF Jiu Jitsu Championship 2019

1st Place Purple Master 4 Open Class: World Master IBJJF Jiu Jitsu Championship 2019

Fight to Win Pro 110 Purple Belt Champion, April 2019

3rd place Purple Adult Light: Cincinnati IBJJF International Open 2018

1st place Purple Master 4 Light: World Master IBJJF Jiu Jitsu Championship 2018

Fight to Win Pro 72 Purple Belt Champion, April 2018

1st Place Blue Adult Light: IBJJF Chicago Spring Open 2018

1st Place Blue Master 4 Light: IBJJF Pan Jiu Jitsu Championship 2018

1st place Blue Adult Middleweight Gi: American Grappling Challenge, September 2017

3rd place Blue Adult Middleweight No Gi: IBJJF Chicago Summer Open 2017

3rd place Blue Adult Lightweight Gi: IBJJF Chicago Summer Open 2017

1st Place Blue Adult Intermediate No Gi: American Grappling Challenge PA 2017

1st Place Blue Adult Middle Gi: American Grappling Challenge PA 2017

2nd Place Blue Adult Intermediate No Gi: American Grappling Challenge OH 2017

1st Place Blue Adult Middle Gi: American Grappling Challenge OH 2017

3rd Place Blue Adult Light No Gi: Chicago Spring Open 2017

3rd Place Blue Adult Light Gi: Chicago Spring Open 2017

2nd Place Blue Adult Intermediate No Gi: American Grappling Challenge 2016

2nd Place Blue Adult Middle Gi: American Grappling Challenge 2016

3rd Place Blue Adult Light No Gi: IBJJF Atlanta Summer Open 2016

3rd Place Blue Adult Middle No Gi: IBJJF Chicago Summer Open 2016

2nd Place Blue Adult Middle No Gi: IBJJF Atlanta Summer Open 2015

3rd Place Blue Adult Middle Gi: NAGA Pittsburgh 2015

3rd Place Blue Adult Intermediate No Gi: NAGA Pittsburgh 2015

3rd Place Blue Adult Middle No Gi: IBJJF American Nationals 2015

2nd Place Blue Adult Middle Gi: IBJJF American Nationals 2015