The Eyes Free Sports Podcast: Ep. 11 - Talking MMA with Michelle Jorgensen (Part 2)

<p>In Episode 11 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, hear Part 2 of our interview with Michelle Jorgensen, a blind MMA and judo competitor who has won 15 medals. Jorgensen discussed:  </p> <ul><li>What it was like competing in the 2020 IBSA Pan American Championships in judo in Montreal back in January</li> <li>Who she faced in the competition and the dramatic three-round match she had with this competitor from Uruguay</li> <li>The calm attitude she had before the competition and how it helped her</li> <li>The ultimate outcome of the competition</li> <li>The unique dynamics of an international competition with so many languages and cultures coming together in one place</li> <li>How blind and visually impaired athletes are classified in the Paralympics</li> <li>The accepting and welcoming nature of the MMA and judo communities</li> <li>Advice for blind and visually impaired individuals on what first step they can take to get involved in MMA or judo</li> </ul> <p> In case you missed it, listen to Episode 10 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast to hear Part 1 of our interview with Michelle Jorgensen. You can follow her on Instagram at <a href='https://www.instagram.com/embracedchaos93/'>@embracedchaos93</a>.</p>