It felt really great at the time. I really felt that a submission, and it being a twister, was really gonna set the pace for our team. We had a good team out there, better than what we showed. It sounds like something everyone would say, but we had a really off day. It was Cobra Kai's day. They were just very on that day.

Bevois: How excited are you about competing at the 2007 ADCC World Championships, which takes place May 4th -6th, 2007 at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, New Jersey – USA?

Shayna: I am very excited. It's some people's lifelong dream to go to ADCC World Championships and I'm doing it as a blue-belt. I will get to take part AND watch the best in the world go at it. No matter how it pans out, this is good fun for me!!

Bevois: Who do you see as some of your top competition within your division?

Shayna: I really think Kelly Paul is the one to watch for in my division. She is not only incredibly strong, but technical as well, that's always a difficult combination.

Bevois: Should we expect to see you rocking your ever-popular braided corn rows?

Shayna: Most definitely. Corn rows and the twister, the two things people remember me by.

Bevois: Overall, who do you look forward to seeing compete in the Men's divisions?

Shayna: I am really looking forward to the 76 and under men's category. Every guy in that bracket is exciting and fun to watch. I am also looking forward to seeing Leo Viera. He has a very exciting style that appeals to me. Heck, every one of those divisions is stacked; I'm pumped to even be going!

Bevois: Do you have any plans of competing at the OTM Jiu-Jitsu Championships and the Mundial World Championships, which will both be held in Long Beach, CA this summer?

Shayna: I hope to hit Mundials for sure. I figure I better take advantage since they are in the US this year. I really want to do the OTM tourney, but living in South Dakota means it costs lots of money to travel to tourneys. We'll see.

Bevois: You own an armbar submission win in MMA over Julie Kedzie who Gina Carano just fought the first ever MMA show on Showtime. Do you plan on concentrating more heavily on your MMA career after the ADCC?

Shayna: I am always looking at advancing my MMA career. That is something I love and want to do while I'm young enough for my body to hold up.

Bevois: Who are some of your favorite MMA fighters to watch compete?

Shayna: I think, of course, Fedor and GSP, but just so I don't sound cliché I will say I also enjoy watching Babalu, Karo Parysian is fun to watch with all his throws, and I really like the little guys, Sherk, Pulver, BJ Penn, the lightweights are all exciting. As far as females, I would have to say, Amanda Buckner is someone I really look up to. Her technique is something I aspire to attain.

Bevois: How often do you visit OnTheMat.com or watch OTM videos to help your game?

Shayna: Honest to God, I could spend an entire day off of work on the OTM website just watching videos. OnTheMat.com is responsible for LOTS of my work not getting done on time.....

Bevois: Who are your current sponsors that have helped support you along the way?

Shayna: On The Mat (www.onthemat.com) has been a big help to me for this tournament! I would also like to thank ActionMMA, Justin Widmer of Bracco, and BJJRadio.com.

Bevois: Is there anything else you'd like to say or anyone else you'd like to thank before we finish this up?

Shayna: I just want to say thanks to all the guys that beat me up on a daily basis, Bruce for being the best jiu-jitsu buddy a person could have, to Aaron Hullinger for giving me this opportunity in an area of the US where I otherwise wouldn't, and Mica for all of his support and help in improving my game.