Take The Back Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

We are a group of jiu jitsu practitioners with careers in journalism, project management, philanthropy and coaching. We have seen firsthand how jiu jitsu changes lives and helps people gain self confidence and mental toughness. We want this sport to be more accessible to women because there just aren’t many females on the mats (for various reasons). Our goal is to provide a safe space for women and young girls to learn how to fight by using proper technique and leverage against bigger, stronger opponents. We want to build a community where women feel empowered and strong. We want them to spar and/or compete so they can learn how to problem solve in stressful, but safe, situations. Finally, we want them to share this art with other women and young girls in our community.