Gaeul Kwon grew up in a family that was passionate about martial arts and fighting, and from a young age, Gaeul was drawn to the world of combat sports. Gaeul's passion for combat sports only grew stronger as she entered her early twenties, and she began to dream of becoming an MMA fighter. She knew that she had the physical tools to compete, but she also knew that she needed to work on her overall fighting skills if she wanted to succeed in the cage.