Sunday 5 January 2020

The Boxing-Ballerina

Hard work and dedication to two sports has a small town girl known as the “Boxing-Ballerina” from Kansas City Missouri making big waves.




In a short time Brijhana Epperson has accomplished quite a bit in both the boxing and ballet worlds. In as little over a year being registered as a USA amateur boxer, led by her head coach also known as “Dad” (Courtney Epperson), Brijhana has become:

  • 2019 State Silver Gloves Champion
  • 2019 Regionals Silver Gloves Champion..
  • 2019 Silver medalist in the the National Silver Gloves Tournament
  • 2019 Junior Olympics Champion...
  • 2019 Eastern Elite Qualifier Champion - thus becoming the Nations #1 ranked boxer in her respective age and weight class!



Brijhanas’ ultimate goal is to compete in the 2028 Olympics.





Brijhana’s love and dedication for ballet has resulted in an impressive resume as well.  She auditioned for and won roles for Kansas City Ballet’s “Nutcracker Ballet” in 2016, 2017 and again in 2019.




Brijhana took a break in 2018 and joined the “Friends of Alvin Ailey” dance company, broadening her repertoire with contemporary dance from Alvin Ailey to classical ballet from Kansas City Ballet School.

Brijhana’s accomplishments have garnered attention from radio shows, local news to recently being awarded the 2020 “Children’s Mercy Rising Star Award” through the Win4KC non-profit organization.

Brijhana had a BIG 2019 and has started off 2020 with a BANG!!!



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