About Jessica Roper Jessica began kickboxing just for fun at the age of 19, but soon decided she wanted to fight competitively and began to train more intensely, sometimes five or six times per week. At the start of her career, Jessica did not win many fights, however she did not let that stop her from trying. She was determined to succeed and through her own resilience and with the help of her coaches, she went on to become English Kickboxing champion. Jessica is also a kickboxing coach and hopes to use her experiences in the future to help encourage people to get fit and prioritise their health.