How Stormy Paxton is empowering women through Jiu-Jitsu
Stormy Paxton’s journey to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was anything but conventional. Before stepping onto the mats, she had built a respected career as a government marine…
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Checkmat breakout star Thamires Monteiro talks Pan 2021 gold
Women's jiu-jitsu has been growing fast, and one effect of this is noticeable in IBJJF events. From the blue belt up to the brown -…
Hannette Staack and Brazil 021 brown belts to hold event to empower women in BJJ
Multiple times World and ADCC champion Hannette Staack and a group of brown belts from her academy Brazil 021 will be holding a fundraising…
Calling ladies to Las Vegas: GMA Gracie Humaita West Craig- NLV hosting ladies open mat on March 1
Black belt Ronda Andrews of GMA Gracie Humaita West Craig - NLV is hosting a women's only open mat on Sunday, March 1. The event…
All-female open mat at GMA Renzo Gracie NYC this Sunday, Nov. 23
Ladies, don't miss the chance to gather with fellow females on the east coast to train and learn from one another. This Sunday, Nov. 23,…
Women of GMA Texas Punishment Crew share Jiu-Jitsu as self-defense on the news
The woman over at GMA Texas Punishment in Beaumont, TX have put Jiu-Jitsu in the spotlight recently. Due to three sexual assaults in nine weeks…
Worlds 2014: Female roosterweights finally earn their world title in their new division
For the first time in the history of the World Jiu-Jitsu Championships, the females had a roosterweight category. On the second day of the 2014…
Video: All different females train together to better their lives at GMA GB Manhattan Beach
There are many different reasons that people come to Jiu-Jitsu, stay in Jiu-Jitsu and choose a particular path with Jiu-Jitsu. In this video at GMA…
Smallest & tallest females: See the weights of your new divisions set for Worlds in May!
Last month the IBJJF announced that females of both adult and master divisions will have two new weight classes: rooster and super-heavy. The additions came…
Bay area acts as hub for 120 females at 2nd Inspire All-Female Open Mat
On Saturday, March 1 the 2nd Inspire Bay Area All-Female Open Mat brought an outstanding number of females together. The leader of such a powerful…
IBJJF adds rooster and superheavy to women’s division
The IBJJF once again heard the requests of athletes and made changes to its tournaments. Two new weight categories will be included starting at the…