Lataya is a coach and co-founder of Emerald Rolling Academy. She started jiu-jitsu in January 2018 while looking for a more purpose-driven, active life, and quickly fell in love with the art. Today she leads the academy's kids classes and women-only sessions, and is an active member of the Lower Mainland female grappling community. Lataya is passionate about helping students — especially women and children — develop the confidence, resilience, and self-belief that carry far beyond the mats.