Ffion Davies: “Many Times I’ve Wondered Will I Be OK If I Don’t Become A World Champion”
Jun 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ffion Davies is among the most elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes in the world… And last weekend, she proved her worth yet again – this time by winning her very first IBJJF lightweight...
Ana Carolina Schmitt’s Advice for Women Starting BJJ: “Do It For Yourself”
Jan 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is difficult. No matter how excited you are about it as a beginner, you will soon find out that not everything is sunshine and rainbows. And, in those moments, it’s...
Brianna Ste-Marie, ADCC East Coast Trials Winner, Promoted to BJJ Black Belt
Dec 07, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Brianna Ste-Marie is having a great year! After winning the ADCC East Coast Trials, she was promoted to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt over the last weekend; by Brazilian Top Team Canada’s head...
Sara Jozwiak Used Jiu-Jitsu to Disarm Knifeman When She Was 15 Years Old
Nov 17, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Sara Jozwiak is an IMMAF European Championship silver medalist, coming out of Poland. She is a well-respected mixed martial artist who is just 22 years old. However, back when she was 15 years old,...
Pans 2021: Yara Soares Defeats Ana Carolina Vieira, Wins Open Weight
Sep 07, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Yara Soares and Ana Carolina Vieira faced off in the open weight finals match of the Pans 2021 tournament. Previously, Soares had earned silver in the super heavyweight division and Vieira won the...
Paige VanZant RNC’s Soldier And Puts Him To Sleep
Aug 03, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
There are no tough guys when it comes to the Rear Naked Choke in Jiu-Jitsu. You can toughen out an Armbar, a Straight Ankle Lock, heck even a Heel Hook and Kimura if the adrenaline is running...
The Best Advice For Women Starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
May 17, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Starting with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be an unusual experience for everyone, men and women alike. But the „online world“ tends to share much more advice for men than it does for women, simply due...
Is It Ever Okay To Refuse To Roll With Women?
Apr 20, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is such a wonderful martial art! And not just because of the health and self-esteem benefits it has; but also because of its lifestyle benefits. One of those lifestyle aspects is...
Being a Female in a Male Dominated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Community
Dec 11, 2019Diane Hing
Photo: Leon Sandoval www.heyleon.com, Instagram @heyleonmedia and Facebook.com/heyleonmedia Written by Diane Hing On January 21st, 2017, I chose to attend the North American Grapplers Association...
Confidence: 5 Ways Jiu Jitsu Surprised a Woman in a Restaurant
Nov 06, 2017The Dainty Grappler
Guest post by SnowMMA.com / The Dainty Grappler. Photo: SnowMMA In this first in a series discussing how BJJ Benefits us all, we’ll talk about the Gentle Art’s impact on one woman’s...
