Adriana Elizabeth Estévez has had a life as varied as it was inspiring. Born into a family that taught her to pursue her dreams and be independent, she has explored paths such as piano and gastronomy, but her true passion has always been judo.
Since she was a little girl, she accompanied her uncle to training and for many of the judo students, she is a familiar figure since she was crawling on the mat. Adriana felt that judo was her home, a way of life that taught her not only to be strong, but also to be resilient.
However, her mother had other plans and, at the age of 6, Adriana had to move away from judo. It was then that he began to study piano, but it failed to fill the void he felt.
For her, the piano was a difficult experience, there was always the feeling that something essential was missing.
“Judo teaches you how to fall, literally and in life, because if you fall four times, you get up five times,” says Adriana, explaining that this is also her club’s motto. Today, her mother supports her unconditionally, and Adriana is once again on the path of her true passion, dedicating her life to transmitting her knowledge and love for this sport to her students.
The Judo Club Shimoida No Anaguma by Mitsuo Shimoida It is Adriana’s dream come true.
Although the club is relatively young, it has become a space where its students not only learn techniques, but also the philosophy of life that accompanies judo.
For her, every achievement of her students and every medal obtained in competitions is a sign that she is on the right path. However, it has not always been easy; One of the most difficult moments was when her husband had to leave the club for professional reasons, which made her feel alone. Fortunately, one of her students, Elías Ortuño, became a fundamental support for her and the club.
Adriana firmly believes in the power of martial arts to improve the lives of people, especially young people. «Judo is not just a sport or a violent practice; “It is a path of self-knowledge,” he comments.
His greatest advice for those who want to start a business is simple, but powerful: “In the midst of doubt, there is always a second to take the leap. Do it; They will fall, but they will get up.”
Additionally, he encourages parents to enroll their children in activities such as judo, which teach self-control, respect and self-defense.
Looking to the future, Adriana dreams of seeing her club grow to encompass different martial arts disciplines.
Their vision is to create a complete, affiliated program that not only develops athletes, but complete human beings.
One day, he dreams of one of his students reaching the Olympic Games, and everything seems to indicate that he is on the right path to making it a reality.
