Macarena started training with Petri in 2018 and took part in the FEKM-UK Instructor programme in 2021. She is an green belt who trained hard through the lockdowns to achieve her grade. Currently she is a trainer assistant in the Manchester club.
Macarena says: “I have always had interest in self defence but I had never done anything like it or thought it would be something I could do, but when I finally tried it, I loved it! Before I found out about krav maga 3 years ago, I had only done a few classes of combatives/self defence. Now, I have found a passion for martial arts and have also started practicing kickboxing, BJJ and MMA.”