Roll Sisters was born from a friendship forged on the mats.

More than 12 years ago, two women in very different stages of life found a connection through martial arts. While Anna was in her twenties and Julissa was in her forties, we discovered that age mattered far less than the shared experiences that brought us together: showing up, working hard, supporting one another, and growing stronger alongside other women.

Over the years, we trained side by side, earning our black belts in Taekwondo and progressing through the ranks of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We celebrated victories, worked through setbacks, and pushed each other to become stronger—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.

What began as a training partnership grew into a deep friendship rooted in mutual support through life's challenges. From fertility struggles, motherhood, and raising young children to grief, major life transitions, and menopause, we learned that the same resilience cultivated on the mats can help us navigate life's most difficult seasons.

Along the way, we began teaching self-defense and leading empowerment programs for girls and women of all ages. We saw firsthand how martial arts can transform the way women see themselves—building confidence, courage, self-trust, and the belief that they deserve to take up space in the world.

Roll Sisters was created to share that experience with others.

We believe martial arts is about far more than learning techniques. It's about discovering your strength, embracing the journey, finding joy in movement, and building meaningful connections with other women. Whether you're stepping onto the mats for the first time or returning after years away, you belong here.

Our hope is that every woman who attends a Roll Sisters event leaves feeling stronger, more confident, more connected, and reminded that she is capable of far more than she realizes.