Coach Alma began her jiu-jitsu journey in 2011 starting out at RMBJJ in Coral Springs, Fl. Along the years she competed in several jiu-jitsu competitions as a hobbyist jiu-jitsu practitioner. She has cross trained in different martial arts such as brazilian jiu-jitsu / submission wrestling / boxing / muay-thai kickboxing and continued in fitness with different forms of physical conditioning. She is also holds a (GFI) Group Fitness Instructor Certification.

Coach Alma has many years of experience as an assistant brazilian jiu jitsu instructor, applying her knowledge in conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing athletes in strategy and techniques. Coach Alma received her brown belt in BJJ in 2019. She is the CEO of Mastermind MMA Academy.