North America

THE UNITED STATES

Here is the list of female BJJ black belts state by state, including the year of promotion, the name of the instructor(s) and the current gym if the black belt is actively training and/or teaching. Names in red are unverified or missing some information. If you’d like to add or correct information, please email to info@fenomkimonos.com.

ALABAMA

Lorena Oliveira 2008, Kaliffa Oliveira Gracie Barra Alabama, Pelham
Suzanne Ramsden 2014, Helio Soneca, owner and instructor at Maverick Training Center – Atos, Huntsville
Angela Carmichael Smith 2014, Samuel Puccio, Samuel Puccio BJJ, Birmingham
Lindsey McCaghren 2019, Brandon McCaghren, owner and instructor at 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, Decatur
Juliana Teles Gassaway 2021, Kaliffa Oliveira, Gracie Barra Alabama, Pelham

ALASKA

Molly Nevin 2009, Charles Scott, IKA Alaska, Fairbanks
Katie Brown 2010, Charles Scott, IKA Alaska, Fairbanks

ARIZONA

Luciana “Luka” Dias 2003, Royler Gracie and Megaton Dias, Megaton BJJ, Phoenix
Karen Antunes 2014, Leo Vieira, owner and instructor at Prodigy BJJ, Phoenix
Sarah Black 2015, Gustavo Dantas, instructor at Gustavo Dantas Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Tempe
Donna Andreas 2017, Fabio Santos, instructor at Ascent BJJ, Yuma
Heather Raftery 2017, Andre Galvao, Tucson
Andi Cruz 2018, Fabio Santos, owner and instructor at Monstro BJJ, Surprise
Alicia Sandoval 2018, Carlson Gracie Jr., owner and instructor at Carlson Gracie Team AZ, Gilbert
Lisa Pages 2018, Jay Pages, Jay Pages BJJ/98/CTA, Tempe
Brenda Soto 2018, Manuel Flores, owner and instructor at Daimyo BJJ MMA, Tucson
Elizabeth Opas 2018, Milton Regis de Almeida, Universal Fitness & MMA, Mesa
Brenda Heller 2018, Márcio André, Marcio Andre Jiu Jitsu, Phoenix
Seta Reupenny 2019, Relson Gracie, Gracie Arizona, Phoenix
Leslie Gardineer 2019, Giva Santana, owner and instructor at De Boa Jiu Jitsu Academy, Surprise
Leilani Esteban 2018, Robert Drysdale, Zenith BJJ
Nivian Fabiana Carvalho de Oliveira 2019, Gracie Barra, Scottsdale

ARKANSAS

Abby Malone 2010, Jory Malone and Robson Moura, owner and instructor at Jory Malone Jiu Jitsu, Benton
Hillary Williams 2010, Matt Hamilton and Roli Delgado, Westside MMA, Little Rock
Thamires Aquino 2016, Julio Cesar Pereira, Overcome BJJ, Bentonville
Laura Uyeda 2018, Matt Hamilton and Roli Delgado, Westside MMA, Little Rock
April Nelms 2018, Tommy Walker, Lawrence County Boxing and Jiu-Jitsu, Walnut Ridge

CALIFORNIA

Leka Vieira 1998, Aloisio Silva, owner and instructor at Checkmat Valencia
Leticia Ribeiro 2000, Vini Aieta, owner and instructor at Gracie South Bay
Cindy Omatsu 2002, Rigan Machado and Leka Vieira,
Kris Shaw 2005, Leka Vieira, Tinguinha BJJ Academy, Yorba Linda
Felicia Oh 2005, Jean Jacques Machado,
Jocelyn Chang 2005, Leka Vieira,
Gabriela Francis 2007, instructor at Jiu Jitsu Foundation, La Mesa
Jeanette Portocarrero 2007, Jean Jacques Machado, currently inactive
Lana Stefanac 2009, Randy Bloom
Ana Laura Cordeiro 2009, Carlos Gracie Jr, instructor at Gracie Barra, Upland
Lily Pagle 2010, Matt Thornton, owner and instructor SBG Norcal, Berkeley
Gabi Garcia 2010, Fabio Gurgel, Alliance
Caren Camblin 2010, Claudio França, co-owner and instructor at Freefall Mixed Martial Arts, Santa Cruz
Luiza Monteiro 2010, Rodrigo Cavaca, ATOS, San Diego
Claudia Munoz 2010, instructor at C-Quence BJJ, Norco
Melissa Haueter 2011, Chris Haueter and Cindy Omatsu, instructor at The Garage, Redondo Beach
Beatriz Mesquita 2011, Leticia Ribeiro, instructor at Gracie South Bay
Ana Carolina Vidal, Leticia Ribeiro,
Luciana Bassoli, Joe Moreira
Cecilia Minshall 2012
Mackenzie Dern 2012, Megaton Dias, Checkmat
Cindy Almonte 2012, owner of Checkmat Corona BJJ
Charlene Coats 2013, Raul Castillo, ATOS, San Diego
Stephanie Moon 2013, owner and instructor at Danville BJJ, Danville
Jena Bishop 2013, Royler Gracie and JW Wright, instructor at Alliance Jiu-Jitsu San Diego
Sara Fearon 2013, Guerilla Jiu-Jitsu Turlock
Brigette Barnato 2013, Mikyo Riggs, instructor at Marin MMA, San Anselmo
Debra Arana 2013, Clovis Silva, instructor at Thrive Cia Paulista, Pacifica
Kelley Hassell-Cramer 2013, owner and instructor at Charles Gracie Truckee
Jill Baker 2014, Jean Jacques Machado, Trujitsu, Bakersfield
Angelica Galvao 2014, Andre Galvao, instructor at ATOS, San Diego
Danielle Martin 2014, Nelson Monteiro
Suzy West 2015, Gracie Barra, San Clemente
Shawn Tamaribuchi-Keiser 2015, Lana Stefanac, co-owner of FOUR Elements Fitness, Oakland
Kristina Barlaan 2015, Caio Terra, instructor at Caio Terra Academy, San Jose
Jessica Thon-Ralph 2015, Pedro Sauer, instructor at Studio 540, Solana Beach
Jane Simbre Janero 2015, John Janero, Evolve Training Center, San Francisco
Patricia Fontes 2015, Lucas Leite, Lucas Leite BJJ, La Habra
Deborah Clem 2015, Fabio Santos, Fabio Santos Jiu Jitsu, San Diego
Tassia Pimenta 2015, Romulo Barral, Gracie Barra, Northridge
Marion Reneau 2016, Cleber Luciano, Trifecta MMA, Visalia
Leah Mancillas 2016, Alfredo Barum, Barum BJJ, San Diego
Talita Alencar 2016, Theodoro Canal and Julio Cesar Pereira, Cobrinha BJJ
Jennifer Turner 2016, Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles, Cobrinha BJJ, Los Angeles
Chris Lang 2016, Claudio Franca, instructor at Coalition 95, Santa Cruz
Bethany Schulze 2016, Chris Smith, instructor at Tiger Martial Arts, Aptos
Nivia Moura 2016, Adalberto Ventura, Atos, San Diego
Jessica Oliveira Flowers 2016, Henrique Machado, Gracie Barra
Lenna Uhlinger 2017, Cassio Werneck, instuctor at Mixed Grappling Arts, Elk Grove
Kayti Quesada 2017, Chris Haueter and Melissa Haueter, Combat Base
Nicole Inacio 2017, Gracie Barra, Santa Barbara
Gabby Romero 2017, Mark Bradford and Alberto Crane, Legacy BJJ, Burbank
Judy Gomes 2017, Diogo Gomes, Rio Combat, Alameda
Emma Xiong 2017, Leticia Ribeiro, Gracie Humaita South Bay
Sophia Nordenö 2017, Alfredo Barum, Barum BJJ, San Diego
Mollii Khang 2017, Leticia Ribeiro, Four Elements Fitness, Oakland
Catherine Perret 2017, Leo Vieira, Checkmat HQ, Signal Hill
Erin Herle 2017, Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles
Vykki Milliman 2017, Studio 540/Gracie Barra Encinitas
Alex Gonzalez 2017, Andre Vasconcellos, Carlson Gracie South Bay
Katy Barros 2017, Ricardo Barros, Ricardo Barros BJJ, Brentwood
Rita Lynne Gribben 2018, Leticia Ribeiro, Gracie South Bay, National City
Gabrielle Mc Comb 2018, Leticia Ribeiro, Gracie South Bay, National City
Erica Santana 2018, Giva Santana, One Jiu Jitsu, Irvine
Kim Ferguson 2018, Eddie Bravo, owner of 10th Planet, Burbank
Analilya Calzada 2018, Joel Tudor, instructor at Studio 540, Solana Beach
Marichiel Boudwin 2018, Leka Vieira, Checkmat, Valencia
Nathalie Ribeiro 2018, Lucas Leite, Checkmat La Habra
Veronica Mayorga 2018, Adam Redzovic, Carlson Gracie Irvine
Liz Exell 2018, Alberto Vilanova, Vilanova BJJ, Camarillo
Judyann Burgess 2018, Cleber Luciano, Elite Team Visalia, Visalia
Yvette Aguirre 2018, Julio Cesar Pereira and Danny Vaughan, instructor at M3 Fight&Fitness, Montorose
Sheilamarie Padilla 2018, Cleber Luciano, Elite Team Visalia, Visalia
Brittany Cook 2018, owner and instructor at Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of Fresno
Nikki Sullivan 2019, Andre Galvao, ATOS, San Diego
Elizabeth Mitrovic 2019, Dustin Akbari, Urijah Faber Ultimate Fitness, Sacramento
Terri Swift Grace 2019, Felipe Fogolin, instructor at Triunfo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Costa Mesa
Crystina Zastrow 2019, Michael Jen, Smash Gyms, Sunnyvale
Vanessa Retes 2019, Marc de la Cruz, Camarillo Jiu Jitsu
Angela Marino 2019, Dan Camarillo, instructor at Camarillo Jiu-Jitsu, Bakersfield
Kendall Reusing 2019, Tom Reusing, Gracie Barra, Riverside
Tisha Dahl Adams 2019, Troy Acker, OC Carlson Gracie, Orange
Malinda Morales 2019 Elias Gallegos, instructor at Alliance Eastlake, Chula Vista
Val Kealiinohomoku 2019, Joao “Johnny” Faria, Alliance HQ, San Diego
Elizabeth Bonani 2019, Leandro Vieira, CheckMat Lute, San Jose
Dana Blanco 2019, Paul Mendoza, Dynamic MMA, Modesto
Brenda King 2019, Jean Jacques Machado, instructor at Peninsula Self Defense, Redwood City
Jessie Chen 2019, Eduardo Rocha, Rocha Jiu Jitsu, Oakland
Teri Reeves 2019, Romulo Barral, Gracie Barra, Northridge
Kelsey Belmont 2019, Romulo Barral, Gracie Barra, Northridge
Victoria Tome 2019, Bruno Bastos, Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu, San Fransisco
Slavena Zii 2019, Royce Gracie, instructor at Royce Gracie South Bay, Harbor City
Quincy Torres 2019, Claudio Franca, Claudio Franca BJJ
Jessica Eve Richer 2019, Ricardo Feliciano, Checkmat, Murrieta
Ashley Yoder 2019, Ricardo Feliciano, Checkmat, Murrieta
Melissa Cueto 2019, Leo Morosetti, Alliance San Diego
Jaime Lewis 2019, Rob Lewis, Team Moreira-Los Osos, Los Osos
Janaina Lebre 2019, Regis Lebre, Gracie Humaita, San Diego
Melissa Kobler Silva 2020, Paul Silva, Paul Silva Jiu Jitsu, Spring Valley
Kristin George 2020, Paul Silva, Paul Silva Jiu Jitsu, Spring Valley
Meghan Wonder 2020, Ricardo Testai, Kings MMA, Huntington Beach
Jenna Hulsey 2020, Cleber Luciano, Elite Team Visalia, Visalia
Emilly Silva 2020, Andre Galvao, ATOS, San Diego
Rafaela Guedes 2020, Andre Galvao, ATOS, San Diego
Siouxsie Gomez 2020, Leo Vieira, CheckMat HQ, Signal Hill
Jessamine Khan 2020, Mendes Brothers, Art of Jiu Jitsu, Costa Mesa
Cris Cyborg 2020, Rubens Maciel, Cobrinha BJJ, Los Angeles
Roberta Venegas 2020, Marcelo Mafra, Marcelo Mafra BJJ, Hesperia
Alex Barcelona 2020, Milton Bastos, owner of Lanistae Academy, Los Altos
Dawna Gonzales-Gonzales 2020, Eddie Bravo, instructor at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Women’s Self-Defense, San Diego
Mayara Monteiro Custodio 2020, Sebastian Lalli, Checkmat HQ, Signal Hill
Andrea Ferdinand 2020, Lucas Leite, CheckMat, La Habra
Mariana Rolszt 2021, Leticia Ribeiro, Gracie South Bay, National City
Tabatha Ricci 2021, Ricardo Franjinha Miller, Paragon BJJ, Ventura
Lennie Alzate 2021, Baret Yoshida, The Arena Gym, San Diego
Ashley Arreola 2021, Matt Baker and Jill Baker, Trujitsu, Bakersfield
Lavinia Barbosa 2021, Lucas Leite, Checkmat, La Habra
Julie Litman 2021, Alfredo Barum, Barum BJJ, San Diego
Heather Woods 2021, Andre Galvao, ATOS, San Diego
Yi Liu-Williams 2021, Alberto Crane, Legacy BJJ, Burbank
Dorothy Dao 2021, Ralph Gracie, Ralph Gracie BJJ, Berkley
Sophia Dalpra 2021, Mendes brothers, Art of Jiu Jitsu, Costa Mesa
Jackie Vasquez 2021, Marcelino Miguel, Heroes Martial Arts, San Jose
Kylie Baker 2021, Matt Baker and Jill Baker, Trujitsu, Bakersfield
Kalie Crothers 2021, Gene Cook Jr., Carlson Gracie, Temecula
Kaori Hernandez 2021, Lucas Rocha, Logic BJJ, Arcadia
Mona Alvarado-Ross 2021, Jill Baker, Trujitsu, Bakersfield
Felina Padilla-Barros 2021, Alberto Crane, Legacy BJJ, Burbank
Luciana Mota 2021, Johnny Faria, Alliance, San Diego
Jhenifer Aquino 2021, Andre Galvao, ATOS, San Diego
Thamires Monteiro 2021, Lucas Leite, Lucas Leite BJJ, La Habra
Crystal Curtis-Valdez 2021, Marion Reneau, Trifecta MMA, Visalia
Landi Castro 2021, Marion Reneau, Trifecta MMA, Visalia
Iasmim Casser 2021, Mendes brothers, Art of Jiu Jitsu, Costa Mesa
Brenda Dee 2022, Keenan Cornelius and Andris Brunovskis, Legion AJJ, San Diego
Joann Moody 2022, Chris Haueter, Horizon Strength & Conditioning, Visalia
Laura Loynab 2022, Andre Galvao, ATOS HQ, San Diego
Joanna Scott 2022, Ricardo Feliciano, CheckMat, Murrietta
KK Condon 2022, Professor Dane Molina, Golden State BJJ, Torrance
Giulia Gregorut 2022, Rubens Charles, Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Los Angeles
Jocelynn Dantis-Suarez 2022, Melissa Haueter, Combatbase, Redondo Beach
Suzie Tibor 2022, Noah Tillis, Tillis BJJ, Whittier
Celeste Cronin 2022, Leticia Ribeiro, Gracie South Bay, National City
Bri Stickkelman 2021, Street Sports, Simi Valley
Joy Pendell Felkins 2021, Dustin Akbari,
Christina Nacsimento, Marco Nacsimento BJJ, San Mateo
Dominyka Obelenyte 2015, Marcelo Garcia,
Kim Bowser, instructor at EDJ School of Jiu-Jitsu, Corona
Charisa Sigala 2019, Gracie Barra Chino
Mayssa Bastos 2018, GF Team, Orange
Carla Torres 2018, Charles Gracie Academy
Summer Casebere da Silva 2018, Aloisio Silva
Liz Carmouche 2018, 10th Planet Oceanside
Amanda Miller 2018, Blood Spiller BJJ, Yucaipa
Nia Doyle 2018, Ralph Gracie Berkeley
Veronica Cortez 2019, Bruno “Tank” Mendes
Casey Hanmer 2019, Melissa Haueter
Lila Smadja-Cruz 2019, 10th Planet
Debbie Lai 2019, One World Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Thalia Munoz 2019, C-Quence BJJ, Norco
Magon Mair 2021, Gracie Barra, Rohnert Park
Karen Tran,
Roxy Buu, Chris Coldiron, Lute Academy, San Jose
Rachael Marquez, Fabio Santos BJJ
Jeannette Beauchamp, Fabio Santos BJJ
Amanda Hill, instructor at Gracie Barra Glendale
Christine Ho, Boran Jiu Jitsu
Patricia da Silva, Aloisio Silva
Tess Casey, John J. Janero and Xande Ribeiro,
Lori Bruzenas, Sabre Jiu-Jitsu
Jessica Penne, Studio 540
Nathalie Ribeiro, Checkmat La Habra
Vivian Workman, GB Fullerton
Alexis Dufresne
Kristen Davidson
Alexis Davis
Jessi Taran
Angy Ormonde
Gegi Van De Walker
Cassia Paixao,
Eliana Garcia, Aloisio Silva
Amy Konopka, Alliance San Diego
Kelly Moore, Honu BJJ
Andrea Santos Macapinlac, Sabre BJJ
Melissa Templeman, Ralph Gracie

COLORADO

Tessa McMahon 2009, Amal Easton, owner of McMahon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Leanna Dittrich 2013, Roberto Abreu, instructor at ETC Castle Rock
Heather Schmitz 2013, Amal Easton, Easton Training Center
Rossie Snow 2015, Amal Easton, Easton Training Center
Lori James 2016, Chris Haueter, Warrior BJJ, Colorado Springs
Elizabeth Tran 2016, Amal Easton, ETC Denver
Kazumi Ekalo 2016, Amal Easton, Easton Training Center
Sherri Pasko 2016, Amal Easton, Easton Training Center
Julie Hoponick 2016, Amal Easton, Easton Training Center
Cheri Muraski 2017, Amal Easton, ETC Centennial
Beth Kolanowski 2017, Mario “Busy” Correa, instructor at Busy BJJ
Vanessa Wexler 2018, Bryan Waltz, owner and instructor at Gracie Barra Colorado Springs
Denise Henry 2019, Lana Stefanac, Warrior MMA, Colorado Springs
Kimberly Botkines Almirez 2019, Rafael Lovato Jr., Kompund Training Center
Sharicka Long-O’Neill 2019, Rafael Lovato Jr,. Kompound Training Center
Milly Malloy 2019, Amal Easton, Easton Training Center, Boulder
Erin Johnson Ries 2020, Paul Tom, co-owner and instructor at Iron Roots BJJ, Colorado Springs
Jasmine Bienvenue-Arnesen 2021, Elliot Marshal, Easton BJJ, Arvada
Faith Mata 2021, Robert Drysdale, instructor at Academy of Grind, Loveland

CONNECTICUT

Deborah Gracie Stambowsky 2015, Marcio Stambowsky, Gracie Sports USA, Norwalk
Silvia Mondelli 2015, Luigi Mondelli, Kore BJJ , Danbury
Katie Boiteau 2018, Royce Gracie, Fortitude Jiu-Jitsu, Glastonbury
April Corpuz 2018, Luigi Mondelli, Kore BJJ, Danbury
Marlene Reisler 2019, Marcus Aurelio, head instructor of women’s BJJ program at Plus One Defense Systems, West Hartford
Jessica Sherman 2019, Danilo Sherman, owner and instructor at Jitsu Academy, Wallingford
Aristea Kinney 2020, Danilo Sherman, instructor at Jitsu Academy, Wallingford
Keri Saxton 2020, Ronin BJJ, New Haven
Samantha Dane 2013, Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, New Haven
Dina DiCrosta 2016, Carlson Gracie

FLORIDA

Luanna Alzuguir 2007, Marco Barbosa, instructor at Aviv Jiu Jitsu, Lake Worth
Sofia Amarante 2010, Roberto Abreu, Fight Sports, Coral Springs
Gezary Matuda 2012, Ricardo Liborio, American Top Team, Coconut Creek
Cris Rodriguez 2012, Rob Kahn, owner of Gracie PAC MMA, Tampa
Kelly Beech 2012, Rolker Gracie and Rodrigo Vieira, owner and instructor at Lula Family BJJ, Neptune Beach
Bruna Burns 2012, Cezar “Casquinha” Guimares, instructor at Combat Club,Lantana
Melissa Bentley 2015, Renato Tavares, Legacy Martial Arts, Vero Beach
Felicia Spencer 2015, Thiago “Batatinha” Domingues, instructor at The Jungle MMA and Fitness, Orlando
Amanda Alequin 2016, Marcio Cruz, Alequin BJJ
Natasha Quiza 2016, Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu and Igor Almeida, owner and instructor at Palm Beach Gardens Martial Arts
Ana Carolina Vieira 2016, Julio Cesar Pereira, instructor at Aviv Jiu Jitsu, Lake Worth
Christy Synan 2018, Roberto Traven, instructor at Fighting Chance Fitness, St. Augustine
Ginger Ponder Mark 2018, Roberto Traven, owner and instructor at Warrior Defense Martial Arts, Deland
Annie Iturrino 2018, Eduardo Brigadeiro, instructor at Brigadeiro Mount Dora-Eustis BJJ and MMA
Melissa Lohsen 2018, Matheus Andre, owner and instructor at Darkwolf MMA,Orange City
Samantha Rider 2018, Todd Broadaway, Gracie Barra, Oviedo
Cathy Jones 2018, Michel “Buiu” Porfirio, Carlson Gracie, Miami
Kathy Ortiz 2018, Pedro Sauer, owner and instructor at Agogi Academy of Combatives, Inverness
Bethany Lagree 2019, Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu, Fight Sports Miami
Lisa Lyon 2019, Clayton Lyon, Manasota Jiu-Jitsu, Sarasota
Claudia Cardona 2019, Oscar Cardona, Cardonas BJJ and Martial Arts, West Palm Beach
Megan Stoll-Rollyson 2019, Carlos Rollyson, Alliance South Florida, Hollywood
Monique Charlton 2019, Wilson Gouveia, American Top Team, Miramar
Christine Fingado 2019, Valente Brothers, Valente Brothers, North Miami Beach
Gina Sanchez 2019, Luanna Alzuguir and Ana Carolina Vieira, Aviv Jiu Jitsu, Lake Worth
Olivia Aleida Shand 2019, Michel Porfirio, Carlson Gracie, Miami
Simonie Lee 2019, Michel Porfirio, Carlson Gracie, Miami
Erin Harpe 2019, Matt Arroyo, instructor at Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Apollo Beach
Margaret Grindatti 2019, Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu, Fight Sports, Miami
Lyanne Perez 2019, Royler Gracie, owner and instructor at Sanity BJJ, Winter Garden
Erica Ebanks 2020, Fabio Novaes, Fabio Novaes BJJ, Lakeland
Monique Charlton 2021, Wilson Gouveia, ATT West Pines, Pembroke Pines
Vanessa Arango 2021, Luanna Alzuguir and Ana Carolina Vieira, Aviv Jiu Jitsu, Lake Worth
Jessica Branco 2021, Luanna Alzuguir and Ana Carolina Vieira, Aviv Jiu Jitsu, Lake Worth
Jennifer Stewart 2022, Carlos Rollyson, Alliance South Florida, Hollywood
Jepha Mooi 2023, Roger Alex, Warriors Gym, Lakeland
Eman Issam Bilbasi, Blacksmith Jiu-Jitsu, Niceville
Rachel Nelson
Gillian Robertson 2020, Din Thomas
Carina Damm, instructor at American Top Team, Coconut Creek
Nathalia Azoff Amaral, Brazilian Top Team, Boca Raton

GEORGIA

Ghazaleh “Gazzy” Parman 2006, John Lewis, instructor at Kenny Kim BJJ, Marietta
Ann-Marie Bernitt 2015, Shawn Hammonds, instructor at Veritas BJJ, Dalton
Cherine Fons, 2016 Romero Cavalcanti, Alliance HQ, Atlanta
Anna Salome 2017, Roberto Traven, Roberto Traven BJJ, Atlanta
Victoria Hudson Trueb 2017, Buckhead Jiu Jitsu, Atlanta
Denise Houle 2018, Roberto Traven, Roberto Traven BJJ, Atlanta
Marcia Carvalho 2018, Gracie Barra Georgia, Acworth
Lena Hudson 2018, Gustavo Machado, Americus Martial Arts Academy, Americus
Monique Longoria-Travis 2018, Quentin Rosenzweig and Steve Mitchell, instructor at KnuckleUp Fitness, Sandy Springs
Joanie Chamberland 2018, owner of Rise Up BJJ, Kennesaw
Krissa Timbs 2019, Steve Mitchell and Quentin Rosenzweig Knuckleup Fitness, Sandy Springs
Sera Kim Moriarty 2019, Rilion Gracie and Chris Moriarty, Alliance Jiu-Jitsu, Atlanta
Mary White McCleary 2019, Scott Devine, instructor at Devine Jiu-Jitsu, Brunswick
Yewells Gordon 2021, Ranieri Paiva, Tribe BJJ, Marietta
Ginger Hines 2021, Roberto Traven, Roberto Traven BJJ, Atlanta
Alex Enriquez 2021, Bruno Frazatto, ATOS, Atlanta
Viki Timian 2022, SBG, Athens
Kelsi Nummerdor 2022, SBG, Athens
Laura Weldon, Tribe Jiu-Jitsu, Marietta
Andrezza Facana Pinho, instructor at Christian Carvalho BJJ, Greenacres

HAWAII

Sunshine Norton 2013, Jeff Doner, Sunset Beach Jiu Jitsu, Haleiwa
Daynin Dashevsky 2017, Michael Chapman, owner and instructor at Kahala Jiu-Jitsu, Honolulu
Mel Fausto 2017, Leandro Nyza, UFC Gym Honolulu
Shama Ko 2022, Penny Thomas and Leticia Ribeiro, Gracie Humaita
Kimmie Tanaka 2022, Shane Agena, Agena Uptown Jiu Jitsu, Honolulu
Penny Thomas 2008, Luis Heredia,
Angela Lee Pucci 2018, United MMA, Waipahu
Chrissy Winograd 2018, Leticia Ribeiro,
Laura Kitabayashi

IDAHO

Melissa Campanella 2020, Matt Baker and Jill Baker, 208 Jiu Jitsu Academy, Nampa
Jessica Marie Knight, The Base Jiu Jitsu, Boise

ILLINOIS

Lisa De La Rosa 2011, Carlos Gracie Jr., owner and instructor at De La Rosa Martial Arts, Decatur
Dorothy Winter 2012, Marcos Barros, instructor at De La Rosa Martial Arts, Decatur
Hannette Staack , Andre “Negão” Terencio, co-owner and instructor at Brazil 021 School of Jiu-Jitsu
Kristin Mikkelson 2017, Hannette Staack, Brazil 021 School of Jiu-Jitsu
Kristen Martin 2017, Hannette Staack, Brazil 021 School of Jiu-Jitsu
Sharon Gosun 2017, Hannette Staack, Brazil 021 School of Jiu-Jitsu
Sladjana Uflacker 2018, Christian Uflacker and Renzo Gracie, Uflacker Academy, Chicago
Cristina Anaya 2018, Andre Leite, Double Five, Chicago
Sandra Damiani 2019, Andre Maneco Leite, Soul Fighters, Chicago
Ana Nieves 2019, Mark Vives, New Breed Training Center, Niles
Taylor Biagi 2020, Mark Vives, New Breed Training Center, Niles
Amanda Figueroa 2020, Gideon Ray, Gladiator Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, Bollingbrook
Patty Sheridan 2020, Christian Uflacker, Uflacker Academy, Chicago
Jessica Buchman 2021, Rodrigo Leite de Medeiros and Marcelo Barbosa, Comprido BJJ, Bloomingdale
Jill de la Vega 2021, Leandro Valdes, Randori MMA & Jiu Jitsu, Orlando Park
Jennifer Zanotti 2021, Jeff Serafin, instructor at Serafin BJJ, Evanston
Patty Archila 2021, Carlos Archila, owner and instructor at Checkmat Lake County BJJ, Mundelein
Kathleen Brewer 2022, Adam Arebalo, Adam Arebalo Jiu Jitsu, Mattoon
Crystle Kelly 2022, Israel Reyes, Movimento BJJ, Chicago

INDIANA

Amanda Shepherd 2010, Bruce Shepherd, The JiuJitsu Academy, Evansville
Vanessa Smith 2014, Marcello Monteiro, Indianapolis Jiu Jitsu, Indianapolis
Kim Freeman 2018, Nick Pollaro and Pat Robinson
Roseanna Loichinger 2020, Alan Stockman, Stockman Jiu-Jitsu, Greenwood
Monica Nakatsuka 2021, Fishers BJJ & Boxing
AJ Clingerman 2022, Rachel Casias, Indianapolis

IOWA

Claire North 2019, John Gutta, instructor at Tipping Point Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Cedar Rapids

KANSAS

Jen Case 2016, Renato Tavares, KCBJJ, Mission
Heidi Thompson 2019, Ground Theory Jiu Jitsu, Lawrence
Amber Haines 2020, Rafael Lovato Jr., Wichita Jiu Jitsu, Wichita
Renata Pinto, Brazil Academy, Lenexa

KENTUCKY

Shannon Montgomery 2018, Josh Johnson, E-townbjj, Elizabethtown
Gina Elliott 2022, Scott Elliott, AFS Academy, Richmond
Kaida Dewitt 2023, Nick Albin, Derby City MMA, Louisville
Jessie Brown 2020, instructor at Lexington Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness, Lexington

LOUISIANA

Caroline Vanek 2013, Matthias Meister, NOLABJJ, New Orleans
Megan Burbante 2017, Allen Hopkins, instructor at Team Hopkins Morgan City
Brea Ellwanger 2018, Rafael Ellwanger, instructor at Gracie United Covington/Madisonville
Jessica Guedry 2019, Josh Mancuso and Erick Raposo, instructor at JM Modern Jiu Jitsu, Baton Rouge
Donna Dinger 2022, Pedro Sauer, Louisiana Black Belt Academy, Morgan City
May Gascon 2022, Pedro Sauer, Louisiana Black Belt Academy, Morgan City

MAINE

Amanda Buckner 2009, Amal Easton, co-owner and instructor at The Academy,Portland
Marcela Sorrentino Lawton 2013, Jarod Lawton, Team Lawton Martial Arts, Farmingdale
Debbie McCarthy-Gardiner 2017, Marcelo Alonso, Rule 4 BJJ, Durham

MARYLAND

Judy Riley 2015, Luke Rinehart, Clinch Academy, Frederick
Nyjah Rollins 2013, Lloyd Irvin, Lloyd Irvin BJJ, Camp Springs
Missy Danforth 2014, Takeyoshi Ikehara, The Foundry/Alliance Maryland, Gaithersburg
Aarae Alexander 2016, Lloyd Irvin, Lloyd Irvin BJJ, Camp Springs
Bri Gensch 2016, Noel Gensch, The Foundry/Alliance Maryland, Gaithersburg
Michelle Abney 2018, Daniel Suarez, Method MMA, Forest Hill
Tori Garten 2019, Greg Bartman and Relson Gracie, instructor at Bartman MMA, Silver Spring
Vannessa Griffin 2020, Julius Park, Crazy88 MMA, Elkridge
Ann Dempsey 2022, Vicente Junior and Chris Bower, Bowerhouse MMA, Frederick
My Bao Nguyen, instructor at Standard Jiu-Jitsu, Rockville

MASSACHUSETTS

Christie Sullivan 2015, Ralph Gracie, MassBJJ, Arlington
Juliana Fontoura 2018, owner and instructor at Gentle Art Dojo, Chelmsford and Lokahi Academy, Hudson
Beth Slavinskas 2019, Everilton Silva, Soneca BJJ/NEU of Marlborough, Marlborough
Meridith Elizabeth 2021, 617 Fight Sports, Somerville

MICHIGAN

Sharon Schleif 2016, Rigan Machado, Dragons Den BJJ
Elizabeth Kirchmeier 2019,
Tarrah Baker 2020, Joe Moreira, BJJ Club of Michigan, Southfield
Tracey Barton 2021, Matthew Linsemier, MAGIC BJJ, Lansing
Cheryl Jacob 2021, Black Tie Jiu-Jitsu, Clare
Elizabeth “Izi” Curtis 2022, Instructor at New Way Training Center, Shelby Township

MINNESOTA

Gina Franssen 2014, Chris McCune, owner and head instructor at X2 Fitness, Minneapolis
Bridget McGinnis 2021, Gina Franssen, X2 Fitness, Minneapolis

MISSISSIPPI

Ann Elida Sanford 2017, Diego Moraes and Daniel Moraes, Alan Belcher MMA Club
Megan Gaudet Burbante 2017, Allen Hopkins, Team Hopkins Jiu-Jitsu, Hattiesburg
Treba Davis 2019, Rafael Ellwanger, owner and instructor at Gracie United Wiggins and Gracie United Hattiesburg
Jessica Buckner 2020, Jarrett Becks, Precision Martial Arts, Flowood

MISSOURI

Lyanne Perez 2019, JW Wright, Gracie Humaita, St. Louis
Ann Kneib 2019, JW Wright, Gracie Humaita, St. Louis
Amanda Clifton 2021, Joao da Silva, instructor at Revive BJJ, St. Charles

MONTANA

Leah Taylor 2014, Matt Thornton, instructor at SBG Montana, Kalispell
Alaina Hardie 2017, Mark Stables, SBG Missoula, Missoula
Kisa Davison 2020, Matt Thornton, owner of SBG Montana, Kalispell
Stella Davison 2021, Matt Thornton, SBG Montana, Kalispell
Melissa Davis 2018, Giva Santana,

NEBRASKA

Sara Sucena da Fonseca 2013, Premier Combat Center, Omaha

NEVADA

Sophia McDermott 2010, Robert Drysdale, instructor at UFC Gym Las Vegas
Ronda Andrews 2015, Amilcar Cipili, instructor at Gracie Humaita, Las Vegas
Raquel Pa’aluhi Canuto 2017, Robert Drysdale, Zenith BJJ, Las Vegas
Mylene Ramos Manalo 2017, Walter Cascao, Chris Engle Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Henderson
Talia Vaughan 2018, Amilcar Cipili, instructor at Gracie Humaita Las Vegas
Gabriela Muller 2018, Raul Jimenez, Studio 76 Jiu Jitsu, Las Vegas
Kati Gibler 2019, Amilcar Cipili, Gracie Humaita, Las Vegas
Roxanne Modafferi 2020, Evan Dunham and Mike Pyle, Dunham Jiu Jitsu, Las Vegas
Shelbie Jo Mack Fujii, 2021 Carlos Machado, instructor at West Coast Martial Arts, Gardnerville
Marci Zavala 2022, Arturo Espinoza, Atos Jiu Jitsu, Reno
Tammi Musumeci 2013, Emyr Bussade,
Kelley Perotti, Charles Gracie, owner of ATOS Jiu Jitsu, Reno
Heidi Garwood, Romulo Caiado, owner of Carlson Gracie, Green Valley

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Bernadette Watkins Robinson 2012, Rafael Correa de Lima, instructor at The Training Station, Manchester

NEW JERSEY

Emily Kwok 2008, Ricardo Almeida, owner and instructor at Princeton BJJ, Princeton
Angelica Oliveira 2010, David Aviv and Royler Gracie, instructor at Gracie New Jersey , Lebanon
Jen Russell 2013, Tom DeBlass, Ocean County BJJ, Forked River
Karen Miller Peterson 2011, Josh Griffiths, owner and instructor at North South BJJ, Montclair
Fiona Watson 2014, owner and instructor at Notorious Mixed Martial Arts, Rutherford
Susan Guerra 2016, Ricardo Almeida, RABJJ and DRBJJ, Freehold
Juliana Quintanilha 2017, Vitor Shaolin BJJ, Scotch Plains
Lauren Cranmer 2017, Tom Deblass, Ocean County BJJ, Forked River
Christina Marie 2018, Jamie Cruz, Team Renzo Gracie Woodland Park
Tara Dixon 2018, Dan Dixon, Impact Martial Arts, Millville
Alex Mozak 2019, Tom Deblass, Ocean County BJJ, Forked River
Juliet Galang 2019, Julio Galarza and Adem Redzovic, instructor at Momentum Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Nutley
Gillian Davis 2019, Erik Paulson and Rigan Machado, owner and instructor at Brazen Martial Arts, Windsor
Cynthia Fink 2019, Emily Kwok and Art Keintz, Princeton BJJ, Princeton
Sara Toro 2020, Karel Pravec, Silver Fox BJJ, Saddle Brook
Danielle Kelly 2020, Karel Pravec, Silver Fox BJJ, Saddle Brook
Yanelisa Reyes 2020, Kevin Sheridan, Sheridan BJJ, Vauxhall
Quinn Councilor 2020, Andy Main, Pure Mixed Martial Arts, Rockaway
Donna Picerno

NEW MEXICO

Cathy “CJ” Robinson 2012, Alberto Crane, Jesse Jacquez BJJ and Taos BJJ
Sarah Boyd 2012, Alberto Crane, Santa Fe BJJ Academy
Tammy Griego 2012, Roberto “Tussa” Alencar, instructor at Gracie Barra Los Lunas
Amber Rymarz-Freitas 2019, Rafael Freitas, Gracie Barra, Rio Rancho

NEW YORK

Jen Petrina 2010, Regis Lebre, Marcelo Garcia Jiu Jitsu, New York City
Kay Stephenson 2012, Renzo Gracie, instructor at Renzo Gracie Rockland, Nyack
Vianca Jager 2015, Rob Gutierrez, instructor at East Coast United Queens Academy of BJJ, Whitestone
Jen Sung 2017, Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro, instructor at Vitor Shaolin’s BJJ Academy, New York City
Michele Colon 2018, Carlos Machado and Marcio Santos, instructor at Ascend Jiu Jitsu projecto social
Folana Miller 2018, Marcelo Garcia, Marcelo Garcia Jiu Jitsu, New York City
April Parks 2019, Scott Schultz, Wolf Masters BJJ, Manlius
Vedha Toscano 2019, Fabio Clemente, Fabio Clemente BJJ, New York City
Hana Fisher Tinoco 2019, Marcelo Garcia, Marcelo Garcia Jiu Jitsu, New York City
Rosanna Scimeca 2019, Daniel Grace, instructor at Renzo Gracie Academy, Brooklyn
Anita Lam-Wright 2019, Omar Jimenez and Gregor Gracie, Renzo Gracie Rockland, Nyack
Bridget Grace 2020, Renzo Gracie, instructor at Renzo Gracie Academy, New York City
Margot Ciccarelli 2021, Murilo Santana, instructor at Unity Jiu Jitsu, New York City
Ana Lowry 2021, Murilo Santana, instructor at Unity Jiu Jitsu, New York City
Chole McNally 2021, Murilo Santana, instructor at Unity Jiu Jitsu, New York City
Blue Jung 2021, Murilo Santana, Unity Jiu Jitsu, New York City
Callie Brennan 2021, Dominyka Obelenyte, Hinds Combat Sports, Long Island
Margot Ciccarelli 2021, Murilo Santana, Unity Jiu Jitsu, New York City
Elizabeth Cornejo 2022, Alexander Vamos and Chris Vamos, Vamos BJJ, Holbrook
Marion Gimbel 2022, Igor Gracie, Igor Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy, New York City
Megan Nevill 2013, Marcelo Garcia Jiu Jitsu, New York City
Maria Fuschetto 2019, Matt Serra
Samantha Freitas 2019, Soca BJJ
Vanessa Molina, Gracie Barra Long Island, New Hyde Park
Tatiana Tognini Garcia, Marcelo Garcia, New York City

NORTH CAROLINA

Christine Basulto 2014, Royler Gracie, instructor at Basulto Academy of Defense, Waynesville
Samantha Faulhaber 2015, Brian Rago, instructor at Elevate MMA Academy, Durham
Mary Holmes 2018, Royce Gracie, Chapel Hill Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Chapel Hill
Nicole Hunt 2020, Michael Allen, Checkmat Charlotte, Charlotte
Kim Rice 2021, Jason Culbreth, Cary Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Cary
Jennifer Abdo 2022, Geoff Balme, Geoff Balme’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Raleigh
Caitlin Murdock 2015, Eduardo de Lima,

NORTH DAKOTA

Sarah Andersch 2010, Amal Easton, owner of Fargo BJJ & Kickboxing Academy, Fargo

OHIO

Roberta Samad 2012, Israel Gomes de Oliveira, instructor at Drive MMA, Harrison
Laurah Hallock 2014, Aurelio Gallegos Jr., Ronin Training Center, Columbus
Thamires Aquino 2016, Julio Cesar Pereira, Limitless BJJ, Cincinnati
Jennifer Recinos 2016, Johnny Faria, SAS Cleveland, Brook Park
Jen Whitcomb 2016, Chris Blanke, Badger Style BJJ, Toldedo
Tiffany Gurgel 2018, Jorge Gurgel, JGMMA, West Chester
Katie Sweet 2018, Dean Thompson, Ohio Brasa BJJ, Toledo
Marissa Pender 2021, Shawn Hammonds, Vision MMA, Cincinnati
Darla Sedlacek 2022, John Lawrence, Hurricane Jiu Jitsu, Cleveland
Emily Nicholson 2023, Vitor Oliveira, Ronin Training Center, Columbus

OKLAHOMA

Kim Blake 2018, Carlos Machado, Apollo’s Martial Arts, Tulsa
Tara Hayes 2019, Blake Hayes, Sheepdog Jiu-Jitsu, Tulsa
Janie Meadows 2019, Seth Norman, Oklahoma Martial Arts Academy, Edmond
Jennifer Gay 2019, Ty Gay, owner and instructor at Redline Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Edmond
Ashely Kite 2019, Piet Wilhelm, Triton Fight Center, Broken Arrow
Jordan Patrick 2020, Piet Wilhelm, Triton Fight Center, Broken Arrow
Julia Avila 2021, Chris Haueter, Outsiders Combat Club, Oklahoma City
Mariangel French 2023, Omar French, Omar French Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Bixby
Ashley Crabtree 2023, Ricardo Cavalcanti, Ricardo Cavalcanti BJJ, Lawton

OREGON

Amanda Loewen 2014, Matt Thornton, instructor at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu, Portland
Hillary VanOrnum 2015, Michael Chapman, Unicorn Jiu-Jitsu, Portland
Tracy Chapman 2017, Michael Chapman, Impact Jiu-Jitsu, Clackamas
Holly Calderon 2018, Ben Baxter, instructor at Performance Martial Arts, Springfield
Vanessa Mariscal 2021, Matt Thornton, SBG, Portland
Katie Ericson 2021, Northwest Martial Arts, Coos Bay
Michelle Kyllo, Adamson Bros Jiu Jitsu, Seaside
Ashleigh Force 2019, Impact Jiu-Jitsu
Hannah Sharp

PENNSYLVANIA

DC Maxwell 2003, Saulo Ribeiro
Valerie Worthington 2010, Gracie Academy, Philadelpia
Katharine Lantz 2014, John Disimone, Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu, Philadelphia
Hillary Witt 2014, Fabio Clemente, Zombie BJJ, Allentown
Sheri Hockman 2015, Rosendo Diaz, Rosendo Diaz BJJ, Harleysville
Monica Brogan 2017, Rosendo Diaz, Harrisburg BJJ and Judo, Lemoyne
Sarah Block 2018, John Disimone, Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu , Philadelphia
Angie Vogel 2019, Phil Migliarese and Ricardo Migliarese, owner /instructor at The Jiu Jitsu Company, Philadelphia
Abi Pacinelli 2019, Robson Moura, Revolution BJJ, Nottingham
Ann Aharon 2019, Steve Bowers, instructor at Main Line United BJJ, Ardmore
Jeanne French 2019, Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu, Philadelpia
Kelly Labor 2019, Rodrigo Junqueira, Team Junqueira BJJ, Pittsburgh
Grace Gundrum 2020, Eddie Bravo, Finishers MMA, Easton
Morgan Huang 2022, Kristian Woodmansee, Logic Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai, Philadelphia
Erin Del Baggio 2023, Joshua Vogel, The Jiu Jitsu Company, Philadelpia
Rebecca Blair 2023, Clark Gracie, Gracie Allegiance, Greensburg
Georgina Staley 2020, Pablo Silva
Clara Green
Brenda Wunner, Form BJJ, Philadelphia
Natalie Disimone, Six Blades

RHODE ISLAND

SOUTH CAROLINA

Jaqueline Amorim 2015, Faustino Neto (Pina), Checkmat Charleston, Mt.Pleasant
Lakyn Bendle 2018, Tim Jones, instructor at Swampfox Jiu-Jitsu, Florence
Amber Bendle 2021, Brian Edwards, Swampfox Jiu-Jitsu, Florence

SOUTH DAKOTA

TENNESSEE

Deanna Yohe 2015, Fabio Costa, Gracie Barra, Franklin
Rachel Casias 2015, Ray Casias and Sophia McDermott, instructor at Tennessee Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, Spring Hill
Cynthia Davis-Rose 2018, Samuel Braga, Gracie Barra, Knoxville
Jennifer Carney 2019, Josh Cate, Cate’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling, Knoxville
Danielle Cherdak 2019, Samuel Braga, Gracie Barra, Knoxville
Melissa Moore 2020, Ray Casias, Tennessee Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, Spring Hill

TEXAS

Kathy Brothers 2003, Carlos Machado, currently inactive
Fabiana Borges 2007, Fabiano Gaudio, instructor at Gracie Barra San Antonio
Siggi Schoen 2009, Alvis Solis, currently inactive
Sarah Davis 2012, Alvis Solis and Roy Davis, owner and instructor at Davis Martial Arts
Tracey Goodell 2012, Mike Fowler, Free World Jiu Jitsu, Hutto
Sue Ausman 2012, Travis Lutter, Travis Lutter BJJ, Fort Worth
Ela Zalo 2012, Jeff Sawyer, Tier 1/Shebaro Jiu-Jitsu, Mckinney
Tracy D’Arcy 2013, Roberto Kaelin, instructor at Keller Elite Martial Arts, Keller
Meshel Bridges-Gill 2013, Roman Kilgore, instructor at Warrior Martial Arts, Frisco
Sarina Waugh 2013, Orlando Waugh, Waugh Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Arlington
Misty McMillan 2015, JD Shelley, Tier 1/Shebaro Jiu-Jitsu, Mckinney
Yasmin Soto 2015, Aloisio Silva, instructor at Aloisio Silva BJJ, Arlington
Monique Ricardo 2015, Eddie Ricardo, Cobra BJJ, Plano
Tara Arrington 2015, Allen Mohler, Mohler MMA, Grapevine
Kristine Felts 2015, Paul Halme, Peak Performance, Keller
Valeria Alves 2015, Gustavo Santana, instructor at Fighteria, Wimberley
Nathiely Melo de Jesus 2016, Cicero Costha and Rodrigo Pinheiro, Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ, San Antonio
Taissa Drummond 2016, Bruno Tank Mendes, Soul Fighters Dallas
Tessa Simpson 2016, Gracie Humaita, Austin
Kristin Sommer 2016, Vinicius Draculino, Gracie Barra, Houston
Jacqueline Avelar 2016, Eddie Avelar, Ground Dwellers, Spring
Katie Cooper 2016, Eddie Avelar, Ground Dwellers, Spring
Brenda Castillo 2016, Aurelio Gallegos, owner and instructor at Enzo Jiu-Jitsu, Mcallen
Kat Harrison 2017, Jason Claunch, Claunch Academy of BJJ, Austin
Sandy Galindo Salazar 2017, Vinicius Draculino, Gracie Barra, Houston
Karen Banes 2017, Albert Hughes, owner and instructor at Genesis Jiu Jitsu, Azle
Danielle Alvarez 2017, Danny Alvarez, instructor at Alvarez BJJ, Arlington
Brandy Hernandez 2017, Marcus Antelante, instructor at Vagabond BJJ, Odessa
Mari Cicconi 2017, Antonio Cicconi, Gracie One, Dallas
Rachel Phoenix 2017, Eddie Avelar, Ground Dwellers, Spring
Veronica Mota-Messina 2017, Jeff Messina, Revolution Dojo, Houston
Andressa Valente 2017, Gracie Barra, Houston
Teri Aguilar 2018, Octavio Couto, Octagon MMA, Dallas
Chelsah’ Lyons 2018, Rob Ables, owner and instructor at LP Martial Arts, Lewisville
Jeane Ruiz 2018, Jamir Toledo, owner and instructor at Twin Wolves MMA, Harker Heights
Natalia Shepler 2018, Danny Alvarez, Alvarez BJJ, Arlington
Patricia Machado 2019, Ruy Frade and Diego Gamonal, BTT, Austin
Suay Al-Aziz 2019, Luis Palhares, owner and instructor at Semper Fortis Jiu-Jitsu,San Antonio
Petya Bastos 2019, Bruno Bastos, instructor at Bastos BJJ, Midland
Ashley Nguyen 2019, Hai Nguyen, Elite MMA, Houston
Cassie Herrera 2019, Eddie Avelar, Ground Dwellers, Spring
Olympia Watts 2019, Vinicius Magalhaes, Gracie Barra, Webster
Erin Lutter 2020, Travis Lutter, Travis Lutter BJJ, Fort Worth
Emma Martinez 2020, Bruno Alves, Ohana Jiu Jitsu, San Antonio
Gabriela Rosso Ceconi 2020, Alexandro Ceconi, Ceconi BJJ, Magnolia
Sheliah Lindsey 2020, Michael Magness, instructor at Magness BJJ, Cedar Hill
Tatiana Cuellar 2020, Samuel Snow, Alliance BJJ, Keller
Belinda Serrano 2020, Ricardo Evangelista, Renzo Gracie Lake Houston, Houston
Mariana Scott Azevedo 2020, Vinicius Draculino, Gracie Barra, Pearland
Holly Flores 2020, Brian Marvin, Renzo Gracie, Houston
Jessica Jasper 2021, Eddie Ricardo, Cobra BJJ, Plano
Rebecca Lee Varady 2021, Paulo Coelho, Gracie Humaita, Austin
Missee Leach 2021, Alan Shebaro, Combat Base Texas – Shebaro Jiu-Jitsu, Mckinney
Laura Ruff 2021, Josh Ruff, Rockstar Martial Arts, Windsong Ranch
Victoria Montrezor 2021, Ulpiano Malachias, Gracie Barra Westchase, Houston
Alexa Yanes 2021, Rodrigo Pinheiro, Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ, San Antonio
Leandra Poole 2021, Jason Yerrington, Ohana BJJ, San Antonio
Vicki Serrano 2021, Ricardo Evangelista, Renzo Gracie Lake Houston, Houston
Ketra Bartek 2021, Paulo Coelho, Gracie Humaita, Austin
Vanessa Lozano 2021, Ben Lozano, Red River Jiu Jitsu, Wichita Falls
Misty Verschoor 2021, Leonardo Machado, BTT North Dallas, Richardson
Sarah Chamberlain 2021, Joe Soliz, TX 3rd Coast MMA, Stafford
Ev Tadlock 2021, Rob Ables, Marcelo Garcia Jiu Jitsu of Dallas, Dallas
Chasity Cloud 2022, Travis Lutter, Travis Lutter BJJ, Fort Worth
Emily Fernandez 2022, Bruno Bastos, Bastos BJJ, Midland
Jessie Crane 2022, Marcus Antelante, MA BJJ Academy, Irving
Jill Sandoval 2022, Orlando Waugh, Waugh Jiu Jitsu Academy, Arlington
Annemieke DeMaggio 2022, Rafael Lovato Jr., Kingdom Jiu-Jitsu, Garland
Christal Christian 2022, Fabiana Borges, Gracie Barra, Boerne
Carla Sosa Caminos 2022, Marcus Bello and Wancler Oliveira, Paradigm Training Center, Houston
Cameron Willow Bryant 2023, Xande Ribeiro, instructor at Renzo Gracie, Austin
Sarah Pate 2023, Kyle Pate, Rogue Jiu-Jitsu Studio, Grapevine
Suzy Kim- Rhodes 2023, Scott Phillips, Invincible Academy, Wylie
Wai Ping Cheung 2023, Pablo Silva, Pablo Silva Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Bellaire
Nicolle Garcia 2023, Michael Madeley, Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu, The Colony
Jessica Chouy 2023, Xande Ribeiro, Six Blades, Austin
Katty Strite 2023, Nick Reding
Christy Pierce, owner-instructor at Gracie Barra, Bastrum
Charity Combs 2023, Alvis Solis, Solis Martial Arts
Minah Suh 2023, Marcelo Garcia Dallas
Bambi Oranday Martin
Lisa Barker 2020, Strong Arm MMA, Corpus Christi
Cierra Jackson, Orlando Waugh, Waugh Jiu Jitsu, Arlington
Audrey Garcia, Aurelio Gallegos, Jr. Presa BJJ, Corpus Christi
Laura Heiman 2020
Crystal Toledo 2021
Leslie Mclea 2021, Elite MMA, Houston
Melissa Tanner, Presa BJJ, Corpus Christi
Martha Galvan, Galvans Martial Arts, Brownsville
Rose Sousa 2013, instructor at Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Houston
Brandi Ohlson, Alvis Solis
Nadine Thomas, Alvis Solis
Diane Bankhead
Dee Wright
Kate Howard

UTAH

Sarah Carlquist 2009, Pedro Sauer, Unified Jiu-Jitsu, Salt Lake City
Amy Campo 2021, Eduardo Mori, Mori Training Center, Utah
Jennifer Howe, Walt Bayless

VERMONT

Sue Arbogast 2006, Julio Foca, Montpelier Martial Arts, Berlin
Laura Wageman 2018, Nicolas Gregoriades, instructor at United Fighting Arts Institute and director of Open Air Jiu-Jitsu Project, Burlington

VIRGINIA

Jennie Radovsky 2012, Gustavo Machado, Gustavo Machado BJJ, Virginia Beach
Rachel Demara 2013, Mike Moses, KOA Martial Arts, Stafford
Jen Hall 2014, Ryan Hall, owner and instructor at Fifty/50 Martial Arts Academy, Falls Church
Liz Sussan 2016, Eric Burdo, Richmond BJJ, Richmond
Lana Rickey 2016, Bruno Alves, Da Firma Training Center, Chesapeake
Maia Matalon 2017, Ryan Hall, instructor at Fifty/50 Martial Arts Academy, Falls Church
Maria Malyjasiak 2017, Abmar Barbosa, instructor at Abmar Barbosa Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Vienna
Kristen Allan 2017, Francisco Neto, instructor at Yamasaki Academy, Springfield
Kristen DeBruycker 2017, Pedro Sauer, One Spirit Martial Arts, Herndon
Nicole Kirk 2018, Ricardo Tubbs, Da Firma Training Center, Chesapeake
Jennifer Sutingco 2018, Rener and Ryron Gracie, Linxx Academy, Virginia Beach
MiaRocelle Quintero Crane 2018, Mateo De Los Reyes, Gracie Humaita Virgina Beach/Global Martial Arts Virginia, Virginia Beach
Rebecca Bringham 2019, Pat Tray and Rigan Machado, Trident Martial Arts, Woodbridge
Marissa Talley 2019, Mike Crawford, instructor at Studio 360 BJJ, Williamsburg
Tamara Dominic 2020, Lucas Lepri, Double Phoenix Jiu Jitsu, Sterling
Kaitlin Carlucci 2020, Diego Bispo, Diego Bispo Academy, Virginia Beach
Michelle Welti 2020, Bill Nagle, owner and instructor at Dominion BJJ, Manassas
Betty Broadhurst 2021, Diego Bispo, Diego Bispo Academy, Virginia Beach
Heide Tubbs 2021, Pedro Sauer and Ricardo Tubbs, DaFirma TC, Chesapeake

WASHINGTON

Cindy Hales 2006, Rodrigo Lopes and Márcio Laudier, Sleeper Jiu-Jitsu, Lynnwood
Michelle Wagner 2007, Márcio Laudier, instructor at Foster BJJ, Kent
Jessica Santos 2013, Anderson Silva, instructor at Elite BJJ , Factoria
Kiri Liao 2014, Saulo Ribeiro, Bellingham BJJ, Bellingham
Bree Davis 2017, Rodrigo Lopes, Gracie Barra
Vickie Ellickson 2018, Newborn-Cascao BJJ, Spokane
Jessica Barros 2018, Arman Barros, Combat Arts Academy of Seattle,
Tanesha Smith 2019, Marcelo Alonso, Hybrid Gym, Bremerton
Carly Rangel 2020, Rodrigo Cavaca, Zenith/NSBJJ, Lake Stevens
Sabrina Barrera 2021, Andrew Sloheim, Cascade Jiu Jitsu, Everett
Sonia Sillan 2022, Hannette Staack, owner/head instructor at Combat Arts Academy, Seattle
Kathleen Egan 2023, James Foster, Foster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kent
Miriam Cardoso 2007, head instructor at T3MA, Redmond
Andrea Emmel, Hercules Baptista, instructor at T3MA, Redmond
Christy Van Gerwen, Gracie Barra Seattle

WEST VIRGINIA

Haley Lyn Zahnow, 2021, Bradley James Souders, Round Table BJJ, Martinsburg

WISCONSIN

Sonya Plavcan 2016, Romero Cavalcanti, owner and instructor at Twisted Fitness, Madison
Aoife Moloney 2017, Pedro Sauer, Red Schafer Mixed Martial Arts, Milwaukee
Alexandra Peterson 2017, Luiz Claudio, owner and instructor at Team FVGC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, Appleton
Courtnie Korpela 2018, Pedro Sauer, Red Schafer Mixed Martial Arts, Milwaukee
Lori LaPaz, Jeff Curran, owner of Open Guard Jiu-Jitsu, Oconomowoc

WYOMING

US TERRITORIES: GUAM

Lenora Matanane Makela 2019, Luis and Elijah Reyes, Figo/Bonsai Jiu Jitsu, Anigua
Tracy Matanane 2019, Stephen Roberto, Purebred BJJ, Hagatna
Brogan Sanchez 2019, Stephen Roberto, Purebred BJJ, Hagatna

CANADA

Sheila Bird 2009, Roy Davis, owner and instructor at Champion’s Creed, Calgary, AB
Rebecca Sweeney 2009, Wagnney Fabiano, Pacific Top Team, Vernon, BC
Misty Shearer 2009, owner and instructor at Brazil 021 Edmonton, Edmonton, AB
Christina Barry 2012, Sylvio Behring, CCSA, Winnipeg, MB
Alison Tremblay 2014, Ben Mireles, Alpha MMA, Carleton Place, ON
Elsa Sery 2014, Bruno Fernandes, Gracie Barra, Montreal, QC
Marie Fanton 2015, Bruno Fernandes, Gracie Barra, Montreal, QC
Jennifer Weintz 2015, Gracie Barra, Vancouver, BC
Amber Nancoo 2015, instructor at Troop BJJ, Sudbury, ON
Anne David 2016, Pat Cooligan, OAMA, Ottawa, ON
Melyssa Marie Hutchinson 2017, Fabio Holanda, owner and instructor at Synergy BJJ, Fredericton, NB
Courtney Pratt 2017, Edgard Lucke, instructor at Mxt Halifax, Halifax, NS
Fariba Akbar 2017, Jean Jacques Machado, All Canadian Martial Arts, Academy, Mississauga, ON
Deb Taylor 2017, Rodrigo Resende, Rodrigo Resende Academy, Edmonton, AB
Yacinta Nguyen 2017, Jorge Britto, Toronto BJJ, Toronto, ON
Sofie Zambas 2017, Gravity BJJ, Surrey, BC
Stephanie Tsang 2018, Bibiano Fernades, Genesis Martial Arts, Abbotsford, BC
Ntona Manou 2018, Jorge Britto, TBJJ, Toronto, ON
Sally Arsenault 2018, Kevin Taylor and Peter Martell, Titans Fitness Academy AKA Renzo Gracie Halifax, Halifax, NS
Roya S 2018, Marco Costa, Yorkdale Martial Arts Academy, Toronto, ON
Andrea Martyn 2018, Jorge Britto, Toronto BJJ, Toronto, ON
Lisa Tanguay 2018, Jorge Britto Alpha MMA, Carleton Place, ON
Diana Trang 2020, Anderson Goncalves, Anderson Goncalves BJJ, Calgary, AB
Nancy Ma 2020, Luke Harris, Hayabusa Training Center, St. Albert, AB
Vicky Hoang 2020, Jorge Britto, Toronto BJJ, Toronto, ON
Emily Sheil 2020, instructor at Tried and True BJJ, Calgary, AB
Lyndsie Zugec 2020, Adan Zugec, Zuma BJJ, Victoria, BC
Meagan Curran 2020, Leticia Ribeiro, Toronto BJJ, ON
Isabelle Roosta 2020, Fabio Holanda, BTT Canada, Montreal, QC
Jane Minondo 2021, Jorge Britto, Lions MMA, Vancouver, BC
Amber Nancoo 2016, Troop MMA, Sudbury, ON
Sarah Kaufman 2018, Zuma Martial Arts, Victoria, BC
Sissi Phatsana 2019, BTT, Quebec
Sarah Draht 2019, instructor at Pacific Top Team, Kelowna
Jackie Brown 2019, Bruckmann Martial Arts, Oshawa, ON
Pauline Bak 2020, Gracie Barra, Vancouver, BC
Janine Mocaiber 2021, Action and Reaction MMA, Pickering, ON
Juliana Nogueira, BTT Canada, Montreal, QC
Melissa Biscardi, Jorge Britto, TBJJ Toronto, ON
Seanna Rossi, Jorge Britto, TBJJ Toronto, ON
Thaise Fernandez, Gracie Barra, Vancouver, BC
Sabrina Melendez, Jorge Britto, TBJJ, Toronto, ON
Jessica McNeill, BTT