An overview of the childhood and early education of Ronda Rousey, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Ronda Rousey is an American professional wrestler, actress, and former judoka and mixed martial artist. She gained prominence for her careers in both the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and WWE. Her impact on women's mixed martial arts and professional wrestling is significant, as she helped elevate both sports to new levels of mainstream attention.
In 1984, Ronda Rousey's mother, AnnMaria De Mars (then AnnMaria Burns), became the first American to win a World Judo Championship.
On February 1, 1987, Ronda Jean Rousey was born. She is the youngest of three daughters born to AnnMaria De Mars and Ronald John Rousey in Riverside, California.
In 1992, Women's Judo was instated as an Olympic sport.
From approximately 2002, Ronda Rousey trained at Hayastan MMA Academy with Gokor Chivichyan, where she trained with Manny Gamburyan and Karo Parisyan.
Back in 2004, Ronda Rousey's teammates believed she had the skills to excel in MMA but also thought she was "too pretty to get hit in the face" and should stick to judo.
Until approximately 2005, Ronda Rousey trained at Hayastan MMA Academy with Gokor Chivichyan, where she trained with Manny Gamburyan and Karo Parisyan.
Following the Beijing 2008 Olympics, Ronda Rousey transitioned to a vegan diet.
From 2011, Ronda Rousey trained in Jiu Jitsu at Dynamix MMA with Henry Akins.
Around 2012, Ronda Rousey initially opposed using the nickname "Rowdy", but after meeting "Rowdy" Roddy Piper through Gene LeBell, Piper personally gave his approval.
In 2012, Ronda Rousey described her diet as "kind of a mix between a Paleo and a Warrior diet."
Circa 2013, Ronda Rousey initially opposed using the nickname "Rowdy", but after meeting "Rowdy" Roddy Piper through Gene LeBell, Piper personally gave his approval.
Until 2014, Ronda Rousey trained in Jiu Jitsu at Dynamix MMA with Henry Akins.
In April 2015, Ronda Rousey visited Yerevan, Armenia, for the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide. While there, she paid her respects at the Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide memorial.
On December 9, 2015, Ronda Rousey was medically cleared by UFC following her medical suspension after losing to Holly Holm.
On February 16, 2016, Ronda Rousey appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and disclosed that she contemplated suicide in the aftermath of her defeat by Holly Holm.
In 2016, Ronda Rousey endorsed Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign in the United States presidential election, expressing her political views and support.
On April 21, 2021, Ronda Rousey announced on her official YouTube channel that she was four months pregnant with her first child, sharing her joy with her fans.
On September 27, 2021, Ronda Rousey gave birth to her first child, a girl named La’akea Makalapuaokalanipō Browne.
On July 25, 2024, Ronda Rousey announced that she is expecting her second child with Travis Browne, expanding their family.
On January 9, 2025, Ronda Rousey gave birth to her second child, a girl named Liko’ula Pā’ūomahinakaipiha Browne.
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