A black belt is a white belt who never quit
The saying above is a tidy synthesis of the process of applying one's self that every Jiu-Jitsu fighter goes through. Embracing such a lifestyle that…
female Jiu-Jitsu
“The 2011 Pan will be the same as always: really tough and really fun”
The female division at the Pan coming up later this month is starting to take shape. As ascertained by GRACIEMAG.com, many-time world champion Hannette Staack…
When the ladies tap out stereotypes
Female participation is quite commonplace at Jiu-Jitsu tournaments. In ever greater numbers, fighter girls put on a show all their own and lend further beauty…
“Inspire” all-girl open mat in Arizona a success
This past weekend, on February 5th, Arizona made history in the Jiu-Jitsu community by hosting it's very first all-female open mat. Simply entitled "Inspire", the…
França promotes first female black belt
Saturday was annual belt promotion day for Claudio França's association of academies in California, where the black belt has been living for over a decade.…
Jiu-Jitsu may be a lady’s salvation
To protect the one you love, a simple and effective solution is Jiu-Jitsu, your friend for all occasions. Especially at the worst of them.