Year: 2022

UFC 275: Must-Watch Women’s Fights 2 min read

• Coming Up!

UFC 275: Must-Watch Women’s Fights

jiujiteiramagazine June 9, 2022

Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Valentina Shevchenko and Taila Santos: two of the most expected matches in women’s MMA takes place this Saturday June 11 Whatever... Read More

UFC 275: Cherry on top of the Birthday Cake 2 min read

• Coming Up!

UFC 275: Cherry on top of the Birthday Cake

jiujiteiramagazine June 9, 2022

An exciting card featuring two women’s matches is scheduled to happen this weekend in Singapore and when Joanna Jedrzejczyk faces off Zhang Weili in their... Read More

5 Reasons Why Not to Make Jiu-Jitsu Our One & Only 5 min read

• Girls in Gis

5 Reasons Why Not to Make Jiu-Jitsu Our One & Only

jiujiteiramagazine June 1, 2022

By Girls in Gis Many of us work all day and our salvation comes from knowing that Jiu-Jitsu is there waiting for us at the... Read More

Houston International Open 2022 1 min read

• Events

Houston International Open 2022

jiujiteiramagazine May 31, 2022

Photos by Leon MacCormack; Gnar Corp Photo Emotions ran high in the women’s division during IBJJF Houston International Open that took place May 21st – 22nd,... Read More

Heart of Gold, Journey to Glory 4 min read

• Cover Story

Heart of Gold, Journey to Glory

jiujiteiramagazine May 25, 2022

In the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition circuit, the year of 2022 will forever be known as the year female athletes achieved what seemed nearly impossible only... Read More

Hip Pain and the Sneaky Tensor Fasciae Latae 3 min read

• Ask the Doc

Hip Pain and the Sneaky Tensor Fasciae Latae

jiujiteiramagazine May 20, 2022

By Chris Fletcher Some types of hip pain can come on gradually and progressively worsen until the front of one or both hips become painful... Read More

I Am an Outlier at My Gym, Now What? 4 min read

• Out of the Cage

I Am an Outlier at My Gym, Now What?

jiujiteiramagazine May 20, 2022

by Samantha Seff As a Jiujiteira, you are already an outlier at your gym by being a woman in the sport. Add in certain other... Read More

Holly Holm is Back! 2 min read

• Coming Up!

Holly Holm is Back!

jiujiteiramagazine May 19, 2022

Holly Holm vs Ketlen Vieira UFC Fight Night 206, Saturday May 21st Las Vegas – UFC® continues its run of shows at UFC APEX with a must-watch... Read More

Lila Smadja-Cruz, Women’s NoGi Trailblazer 6 min read

• Close Choke

Lila Smadja-Cruz, Women’s NoGi Trailblazer

jiujiteiramagazine May 18, 2022

Story and Photos By Blanca Marisa Garcia Passionate about women’s self-defense and Jiu-Jitsu, Lila Smadja-Cruz, is one of the top female competitors and pioneers in... Read More

Competition after 45 6 min read

• Fine as Wine

Competition after 45

jiujiteiramagazine May 13, 2022

By Almine Barton There’s something different about 45. I can’t quite put my finger on it. I didn’t think it would feel any different than... Read More