Vision, Mission & Values
OUR VISION
True Strength Women’s Jiu-Jitsu Collective strives to be the leading mentorship and educational organization for women Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners in New England. We will have an unparalleled reputation for quality instruction, service-minded leadership, and kindness-driven community building. Through martial arts we will help women cultivate their power and resilience, creating positive change for themselves, their families, and their communities.
OUR MISSION
True Strength Women’s Jiu-Jitsu Collective creates opportunities for women of all affiliations, ranks, backgrounds, ages, and abilities to receive high-quality technical instruction and mentorship from BJJ black belt women, connect with a community that can uplift and inspire them, and participate in joyful, safe training with other women in a non-competitive environment. With a dedication to ethical leadership and authenticity, we generate genuine support for women on their journey in martial arts and in life.
OUR VALUES
Community: Cultivating a space of women supporting women through mentorship and camaraderie, rather than a competitive mindset
Ethical leadership: A top-down culture of service, kindness, honesty, accountability, and safety
Jiu-Jitsu Centered: We are serious about quality, technical jiu-jitsu and training
Diversity and inclusivity: We value the stories and perspectives that make each one of our women who they are. We welcome our trans sisters.
Authenticity: Creating spaces where women can be fully present and themselves.
Fair compensation: We are dedicated to compensating women who contribute their knowledge and experience to the community
