User:Jillian Starfire

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Jillian Bunin Nickname - Starfire

* NAFA – C.O.O. for production of The Abu Dhabi Pro World Trails 2009 and 2010. * Starfire Management – V.P / Martial arts talent manager * Starfire Events (promotional)- President * Sandbar Pizza Grill- Owner * ESPN radio show host- "Fired Up with Starfire" geared toward martial arts, boxing, wrestling, strong man competitions, surfing, training, physiology of a competitor, diet, weight loss and exercise. Each show had high profile special guest host involved in one or more activities listed above.

"Fired Up With Starfire" was also live web streamed in 22 countries.

* Real Estate license * Students of Mixed Martial Arts

1. Compete in The Miami International Open BJJ competition where she took the gold medal in her division. 2. Amateur competitor in Muay Thai

*Modeling and calendar production and directing

Jillian started Martial Arts in October of 2008. Master Renato,a business business partners in NAFA (North American Fight Association) along with John Schmidt and Helio Soneca.

Lives by the “no excuse rule”

Jillian trains under her sensei, Master Master Renato Tavares at American Top Team in Vero Beach, Florida. He is one of the BEST in the world in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He is also an amazing and caring person and friend. Jillian started Circuit training and kickboxing in 2008 then in January 2009 Jillian started bjj. Master Renato introduced her to Professor Joel Garcia, my muay thai coach, whom she train muay thai and mma under.

Jillian has competed in a bjj tournaments. One tournament was the Miami International Open 2010. She took home the gold that day in her division. She has also competed in amateur muay thai. Muay thai comes so natural to her she says, a passion. She has been promoted in muay thai. Competing is a natural desire. She said "I will always train under, represent, and honor Master Renato and Professor Joel". She fell in love with the lifestyle. It changed her life completely Here coaches push her in life and in training. She am a single mother of 2 boys. I feel amazing. I am competing, fighting, and starting to model. Most importantly, besides feeling healthy and confident again, my back is strong. She BROKE HER BACK TWICE. Doctor's told her, she would never compete in sports again. Martial Arts made her stronger than ever. All the rolling in bjj, punches, and kicking helped have worked her core and made her stronger. She was told she was at risk for being paralyzed. Jillian said: "Martial arts really help your mind, body, and soul. I have met the most amazing and respectful people through martial arts".

The business opportunities she has come into have been endless. One ventures was a radio show. had a radio show called ‘Fired Up with Starfire’ on ESPN 1560 am for a while. Starfire being a nickname. The show was based around MMA, Muay thai, BJJ, boxing, health, strong man, and modeling. In studio guests and phone guests filled the show with facts, humor, and excitement. She organized all the details of my show. Some responsibilities but not limited to were: sponsorships, commercials, setting up interviews, interviewing, being able to fill a show so there is no silent air time with knowledge of all the recent happenings in MMA, Staying updated on the topics of conversation, background research on each guest, promoting my show, and attending events to interview guests out of studio.