Vision, Mission & Values

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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 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

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. With a dedication to ethical leadership and authenticity, we generate genuine support for women on their journey in martial arts and in life.