Year: 2021

Coming Up! 1 min read

• Coming Up!

Coming Up!

jiujiteiramagazine June 29, 2021

From seminars to competitions, there are exciting events happening all over the country. Stay up-to-date with our calendar of upcoming events. Have an event coming... Read More

Nick Albin, aka Chewy 12 min read

• Ask a Guy

Nick Albin, aka Chewy

jiujiteiramagazine June 26, 2021

Story by Evelyn Sutton. Photos submitted by Nick Albin “Sometimes I watch the women’s class at my gym and I think to myself, “I can’t... Read More

Shama Ko 14 min read

• Cover Story

Shama Ko

jiujiteiramagazine June 26, 2021

Story by Evelyn Sutton. Photos by Be Present Studios “I don’t know if I would have ever actually started Jiu-Jitsu if not for the women’s... Read More

Wendy Jarva 10 min read

• Inspiration

Wendy Jarva

jiujiteiramagazine June 26, 2021 2

By Evelyn SuttonPhotos supplied by Wendy Jarva Sponsoring an army of champion Jiujiteiras which includes well-known athletes Mona Bailey, Melissa Lozano, Sophie Sharp and Jillian... Read More

SoCal Women’s Open Mat 1 min read

• Events

SoCal Women’s Open Mat

jiujiteiramagazine June 25, 2021

Story by Jill Baker. Photos by Blanca Marisa Garcia What a Day! On Sunday, May 23rd, close to 90 women and girls from all over... Read More

Jiujiteiras Around the World: Jun/Jul 2021 1 min read

• Around the World

Jiujiteiras Around the World: Jun/Jul 2021

jiujiteiramagazine June 25, 2021

You are part of a global community! Meet your BJJ sisters from all over the world, training and sharing their love for Jiu-Jitsu with beauty... Read More

Women’s Only Classes 3 min read

• Professora Mom

Women’s Only Classes

jiujiteiramagazine June 20, 2021

by Professora Alicia L Pavia Sandoval Traditional gender norms are systemic in our society and will take time to overturn Whenever I meet someone in... Read More

Medical Cannabis 7 min read

• Beauty is a Beast

Medical Cannabis

jiujiteiramagazine June 20, 2021

by Vhilena Nelson A growing number of athletes use Cannabis to help with anxiety, injuries and speed up recovery time. As children, many of us... Read More

The Shield-Maiden 8 min read

• Close Choke

The Shield-Maiden

jiujiteiramagazine June 15, 2021

Story and Photos By Evelyn Sutton Archaeological finds of Viking graves in Sweden with the remains of decorated female warriors from the 10th century, prove... Read More

“Pretty as a Bird” 3 min read

• Pub Corner

“Pretty as a Bird”

jiujiteiramagazine June 7, 2021

At the time of their discovery, Native American women were the complete opposite of their European counterparts in the civilized world of the 15th Century. ... Read More