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

The Battle of the Sexes 3 min read

• Mind Game

The Battle of the Sexes

jiujiteiramagazine June 7, 2021

by Brittany Allison Traditional gender norms are systemic in our society and will take time to overturn It is very apparent that gender norms do... Read More

Attack the Legs 1 min read

• Coach Talk

Attack the Legs

jiujiteiramagazine June 1, 2021

By Coach David Sutton Originally frowned upon in mainstream Jiu-Jitsu, leg locks are now more popular than ever. If you want to have a chance... Read More

‘MatGirl’: Carly Hessler 9 min read

• Close Choke

‘MatGirl’: Carly Hessler

jiujiteiramagazine May 1, 2021

Story and Photos By Evelyn Sutton Much like her favorite comic book character, BatGirl, Carly Hessler is one smart young lady. The Senior Software Engineer... Read More