• A 3-hour Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo seminar designed specifically for women and girls
• Instruction from three highly accomplished guest instructors:
  • Beatrice Jin - IBJJF World, Pan, and European medalist and black belt
  • Jill Pierce Hill - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt from 301MMA gym
  • Brianna Weck - Judo black belt and former junior competitor
• An inclusive and supportive learning environment, welcoming all ages, skill levels, and academy affiliations
• No experience required - perfect for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike
• Donation-based event to ensure equal opportunity for participation (minimum donation of $20)
• Opportunity to purchase Girls in Gis merchandise, such as t-shirts and patches, with your donation (to be picked up during the event)
• A chance to be part of the Girls in Gis community and connect with like-minded women and girls passionate about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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.