Sway Moorehead

Yellow Belt
Instagram: @sway.the.world

I was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, into a proud military family. Growing up, I always had a fierce determination and a love for adventure, which have come to define who I am today.

At 10 years old, I began my journey in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) under the guidance of Professor Tom Cronin and Professor Celeste Cronin at Carlson Gracie West Coast Headquarters. Living in the world that we do, I wanted to gain the knowledge and skills to protect not just myself but others as well. My passion for martial arts quickly grew, and I expanded my training to include Judo, Wrestling, and Boxing. I dedicate three to four hours each day to training, pushing myself to be the best I can be.

After just two months of training, I competed in my first tournament at Grappling X, where I secured a bronze medal. That moment was a turning point for me—I realized I had found something that had been missing in my life. Shortly after, I was invited to join the kids’ competition team at Carlson Gracie. In my very next competition at Grappling X, just a month and a half later, I earned a gold medal. That victory reinforced my belief that I was on the right path.

One of the most memorable moments in my BJJ journey was winning IBJJF Kids Con in Las Vegas. It was by far one of the toughest matches I’ve faced. I had to give my all until the very end, and when I finally won and earned that gold medal, the emotions overwhelmed me. As soon as I stepped off the mat, I started crying tears of joy, hugging my mom and coaches. It’s a moment I’ll never forget.

Outside of martial arts, I’m known for being super adventurous. I’ve done everything from flying in the IFLY Wind Tunnel in preparation for skydiving when I turn 18, to SCUBA diving, snowboarding, surfing, skateboarding, roller skating, and rollerblading. I’ve even jumped off the Stratosphere and ridden some of the highest roller coasters out there, & Zip lining. You name it, I’ve done it!

I want to give a special, heartfelt thank you to Hyperfly for adding me to your Junior Competition Team. Your sponsorship means the world to me, and it’s helping me evolve into the fighter that I aspire to be. With your support, I’m growing stronger every day, and I’m more determined than ever to reach my goals.

As I continue to train and compete, I stay committed to pushing my limits and chasing new challenges. My journey is about more than just medals—it’s about the passion, determination, and courage to face whatever comes my way. You can’t teach Heart!