Join us for an empowering and inclusive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu event designed specifically for women and girls! The Girls in Gis Virginia-Arlington Jiujitsu & Judo Event will take place on Sunday, October 6, from 11am to 2pm EDT at the Kogaion Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Judo in Arlington, VA.
This unique event brings together the Girls in Gis community, a group of women and girls passionate about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, for a day of training, learning, and camaraderie. Regardless of your age, skill level, or academy affiliation, you are welcome to attend and be part of this inspiring gathering. No prior experience is required, making this event perfect for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
The seminar will be taught by some of the best women in the sport, featuring an incredible lineup of guest instructors:
These accomplished instructors will share their knowledge, techniques, and passion for Jiu-Jitsu and Judo, providing participants with a well-rounded and engaging learning experience.
The Girls in Gis events are donation-based, ensuring equal opportunity for everyone to participate. Your donations support paid teaching opportunities for our guest instructors and help expand Girls in Gis programs, including events, leadership programs, instructional training programs, and scholarships. If you are unable to make a donation, please contact the organizers, and they will work with you to ensure your participation.
Don't miss this chance to be part of an empowering and supportive community of women and girls in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Register now for the Girls in Gis Virginia-Arlington Jiujitsu & Judo Event and join us for an unforgettable day of training, growth, and sisterhood!
Join us for an empowering and inclusive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu event designed specifically for women and girls! The Girls in Gis Virginia-Arlington Jiujitsu & Judo Event will take place on Sunday, October 6, from 11am to 2pm EDT at the Kogaion Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Judo in Arlington, VA.
This unique event brings together the Girls in Gis community, a group of women and girls passionate about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, for a day of training, learning, and camaraderie. Regardless of your age, skill level, or academy affiliation, you are welcome to attend and be part of this inspiring gathering. No prior experience is required, making this event perfect for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
The seminar will be taught by some of the best women in the sport, featuring an incredible lineup of guest instructors:
These accomplished instructors will share their knowledge, techniques, and passion for Jiu-Jitsu and Judo, providing participants with a well-rounded and engaging learning experience.
The Girls in Gis events are donation-based, ensuring equal opportunity for everyone to participate. Your donations support paid teaching opportunities for our guest instructors and help expand Girls in Gis programs, including events, leadership programs, instructional training programs, and scholarships. If you are unable to make a donation, please contact the organizers, and they will work with you to ensure your participation.
Don't miss this chance to be part of an empowering and supportive community of women and girls in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Register now for the Girls in Gis Virginia-Arlington Jiujitsu & Judo Event and join us for an unforgettable day of training, growth, and sisterhood!
Please note that tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable, and all sales are final. Doors open at 10:30 am, and participants are encouraged to arrive early to change or come ready, as the event will start promptly at 11:00 am.For more information about Girls in Gis, visit their website (www.girls-in-gis.com), Facebook group (www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGis), official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/GirlsinGis), Twitter (@girls_in_gis), Instagram (@girlsingis), and YouTube (Girls In Gis).
Beatrice Jin is a IBJJF World, Pan, and European medalist and black belt under 2nd degree black belt Victor Ciocoiu. In 2024, she was ranked #4 lightweight brown belt in the world, with a record of 5-0 in black belt matches, before she was promoted to black belt. This August she won her first black belt championship by submission over MMA star, Angela Lee, at IBJJF Jiu Jitsu Con. Beatrice now runs a twice a week competition style women’s open mat at Kogaion Academy and teaches seven days a week.
Jill Pierce Hill is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt out of 301MMA gym in Crofton, Maryland. Jill actively competes representing the gfteam flag under Ataide Raphael. Jill fell into jiu jitsu 9 years ago when it was offered at her local gym. She currently owns and operates a gym with her husband and is committed to jiu jitsu as a lifestyle. Teaching multiple classes a week and actively competing with IBJJF, winning multiple opens with a goal of winning Master Worlds. Jill enjoys the never ending challenges of jiu jitsu and has developed a technical and fluid open guard passing style that she is excited to share. She enjoys training with other women and supporting all women in their jiu jitsu journey, whatever that journey may look like.
Brianna Weck is a judo black and former junior competitor. She’s been on the judo mat since the age of 3 when her father first enrolled her in classes and has now been practicing judo for over 20 years. She competed at the national level as a teenager with major accomplishments during her run, winning USJF-USJA Junior National Judo champion (U52kg IJF open division, 2014) and reaching 12th in junior national rankings at the U52kg division. Brianna’s goal in judo now, is to promote the sport to as many people as possible, especially women. She’s loved growing up in the sport and finding a powerful community of female friends through judo and wants to spread that sense of community as far as she can.
