Training Resources

Yoga for JiuJitsu

This is a 40-minute yoga practice by my favorite yoga YouTuber, Lesley Fightmaster. The postures she chooses in this video focus on the hips, thighs, and shoulders. It’s really helped me with flexibility, and I watch it whenever I’m feeling tight or like my joints and muscles need a little break from sparring.

Team Grounding Strategies

Here’s a downloadable PDF compilation of all your team members’ favorite grounding strategies. (Don’t see your favorite? Reach out to Lauren to add it!)

Vanessa Waltz

Vanessa is a BJJ black belt, mom, and trauma survivor who teaches seminars and constantly produces BJJ videos. She’s one of my favorite YouTubers because she often shows how to adapt moves for grappling with people who are much bigger than you. She’s also just an inspiring badass to watch. To me, she’s proof that you don’t have to be big or muscley to be effective on the ground.

American Jiujiteira (2023) - Documentary

This YouTube documentary follows Andrea Hixon, a young women trying jiu-jitsu at different locations across the country for the first time. She also attends a few camps and competitions, interviewing amazing female competitors along the way. We love this documentary because it is an honest portrayal of the ups and downs of the journey.

Girls in Gis

This fantastic nonprofit is a wealth of information, instructional and educational videos, training events, and even gear. Definitely sign up for their email list if that appeals to you!