Exeter BJJ Women

Our upcoming women’s open mats

See https://womenonthemats.co.uk/2025/08/11/upcoming-open-mats/ for more info ♥️

Team Spotlight: Sam, white belt 🤍

Training 4 months at after watching her son train for a few years and wanting to join him.

“After falling into the frumpy mum category, who doesn’t do anything for herself, (despite her husband always telling her she needs to) | started training jiu-jitsu. I’m knackered after every session but it is so much fun. I love having to think about things in new ways and doing something just for me because I enjoy it and don’t feel guilty about spending time doing it.
And I love all the people l’ve met there.
Recently I got my first stripe which has just motivated me to make sure I keep doing this for all the good things it brings to my life ♥️”

We love having you as part of the team Sam! X

Our annual grading seminars with 5th degree black belt Raphael Dos Santos are running this Saturday! Still a few spaces left!!

Excited for our Christmas party in a couple of weeks time! 🎅🏻

Book in by Friday 22nd November and looking forward to seeing you all there! 🎄🍾

Friends and family all welcome ♥️🥳

Team Spotlight: Rachel, Purple Belt 💜

“I started BJJ in 2016 up in Bedfordshire, took 3 years out to move to Devon and have a baby! Then started with Exeter BJJ 2 years ago 😊 I love it because it takes me out of my comfort zone (in a safe way) and it's the only part of my day where I'm not having to worry about a million other things!”

Rachel is incredibly hard working and we love having her on the mats with us 💜 She uses our daytime sessions to fit in around her childcare commitments 💕

Team Spotlight - Rachel, Purple belt 💜 “I started BJJ in 2016 up in Bedfordshire, took 3 years out to move to Devon and have a baby! Then started with Exeter BJJ 2 years ago 😊 I love it because it takes me out of my comfort zone (in a safe way) and it’s the only part of my day where I’m not having to worry about a million other things!” Rachel is incredibly hard working, and we love having her on the mats with us 💜 Rachel uses our daytime sessions to fit around her childcare commitments 💕 #exeter #exetermums #exeterlife #fitness #thisgirlcan #bjj #bjjgirls #bjjwomen

Our first community open mat was a massive success! Bringing together women from all over the southwest, we’re so grateful to everyone that’s been involved and who came along!

First Community Women’s Open Mat! At @midnite.jiujitsu as our first hosts 🔥 With chats, snacks and plenty of rolls! 💕 Massive thanks to everyone who came along - we love you and hope to see you at the next one! In partnership with: @exeterbjj & @pancakesoptional @midnite.jiujitsu & @curious_jadey @fightworx_academy & @madison.murphy13 @union_jiujitsu & @c.r.i.s.t.i.n.a.d.u.t.a @horizonacademybjj & @hasta.pasta #bjj #thisgirlcan #womensbjj #bjjlifestyle #bjjgirls