Jerzey Derby Brigade – New Jersey Women's Flat Track Roller Derby! | NJ Roller Derby in Morristown, New Jersey

Bruta Lee 323

Meet the Jerzey Derby Brigade’s most lovable, fiery and furious pivot/blocker: Bruta Lee. Bruta, co-captain of the Corporal Punishers, is full of heart and ruthless on the flat-track. Catch her in action this season. Click here for the JDB’s home bout schedule.

How did you hear about roller derby? How did you get involved?
I have been friends with Sandy O’Bringer aka Doom Hilda for many years, we skated when we were younger for a speed team in Wayne, NJ. Doom started playing roller derby and brought it to my attention in 2007. I attended one practice and have been involved in derby ever since

What does your derby name say about you?
I play hard, I play fast and I play fair!

As co-captain of the Corporal Punishers, what do you expect from your skaters?
Each skater is unique in there own way. As a co-captain I do expect each girl to give there all. Roller derby is not only a sport, it’s a family too. I do push the girls hard when I head practice, but it’s because I know they can do it and would like to see each girl be the best derby girl they can be.

What is your favorite position and why?
I like to play the Pivot [A blocker who establishes team strategy during play] or B1 [blocker who is usually the pivot's buddy in the front of the pack] position. Being in those positions, I am the last line of defense with my teammate up front. But I will play any position. I will go in where I am needed at all times.

Did you ever get any gnarly bruises? How?
I have gotten my fair share of bruises. If I leave a bout and do not have a bruise, I did not play to my fullest.

Fill in the blanks: “Roller derby make me feel___”
ALIVE

What do you want the people of Morris County to know about the sport?
Roller derby is a wonderful sport that brings all kinds of men and women together: from school teachers to constructions workers, to housewife’s. We are all full of heart and determination, and come together and help out our community as much as we can. Roller derby is kid-friendly and we enjoy seeing all kinds of fans cheer us on.