Born on January 12, 2004, in Manchester, UK, Libby represents the new wave of British athletes emerging on the international Jiu-Jitsu stage. A brown belt in the featherweight division, she brings a unique combination of early dedication, family influence, and relentless work ethic—balancing elite competition with a full-time career outside the mats.

Libby’s Jiu-Jitsu journey began at age seven, but the seed was planted a year earlier. While watching her dad compete in his first BJJ tournament, she noticed a girl in a pink gi. That moment left an impression. When the academy her father trained at launched kids’ classes, he asked if she wanted to try it. There was just one issue: the classes clashed with her Latin dance lessons. Her dad made a deal—if she picked Jiu-Jitsu, he’d buy her a pink gi. The choice was obvious.

Before Jiu-Jitsu, Libby wasn’t particularly interested in sports beyond her dancing. But once she committed to the mats, her athletic journey evolved rapidly. She spent five years training judo and later added wrestling to her arsenal—where she excelled. In 2023 and 2024, she represented Team GBR internationally in wrestling, becoming both British and English Champion in 2024.

The biggest highlight of her career came in 2023, when she won both the Gi and No-Gi divisions at the UWW Grappling World Championships. It was the first year the UK sent a team, and Libby became the first GBR athlete to medal. She submitted every opponent and secured takedowns in every match—drawing attention from UWW media, including a viral reel of her suplex that reached over 55,000 views. For Libby, it was the perfect fusion of her Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling skills.

Her style is built on fundamentals passed down from her first coach—her dad. She favors heavy pressure passing, like stacking and knee cuts, and plays a deep half guard when on bottom—classic techniques executed with modern sharpness.

Outside the mats, Libby’s life is still steeped in the sport. Both of her parents are black belts, and she works full time as Event Manager for British Wrestling—a role that helps her afford to compete at the highest level. In between, she’s also trying (and humorously struggling) to learn Spanish.

Libby defines a champion’s mindset through perseverance. “Someone like Roberto Jimenez,” she explains, “who didn’t let colored belt losses define him, but used them to grow. A champion is someone who keeps showing up, stays committed to the process, and never loses the love for the sport—no matter how hard things get.”

With medals at four major tournaments in just her first five months at brown belt—all while working full time—Libby is proving that greatness doesn’t require perfect conditions, only unstoppable effort.