COMMUNITY * KINDNESS * Resilience * TECHNIQUE
TRUE STRENGTH
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
What: August 2026 True Strength All-Levels NO GI women-only BJJ training event. You can expect a group warm up, technique and drilling under the instruction of two awesome practitioners, and plenty of open rolling time in a joyful, safe environment
Who: All-levels of women Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners. Women from all affiliations, teams, and states are welcome. Ages 18+ please.
Where: Evolution BJJ, 320 Main Street B, Beacon, New York
When: Saturday, August 29, 2026, 12pm-2:30pm
Price: Suggested fee of $20, with multiple options. Part of this events proceeds will go to support Family Services NY !
Note that we have instituted a “Pay What You Can” sliding scale. We have included several options in the dropdown. Your generous contribution helps pay our guest instructor, insurance, and other overhead or charitable costs! (where does my fee go?)
Registration: Please register via this site by August 27th. Please place one registration in the cart at a time if registering multiple people as we collect information and waiver e-signatures via the website. If you show up the day of the event without registering we cannot guarantee you a spot on the mat.
This is designed to be a NO GI EVENT: Come with your clean no-gi attire, including a rash guard (please no loose t-shirts or sports bras alone). Please be prepared to remove all jewelry and have nails clipped, etc. We suggest minimal to no makeup.
We are so looking forward to meeting and training with all of you! This is designed to be a no-pressure, friendly, and collaborative environment, so come as you are: in-shape, out-of-shape, injured, healthy as a horse, tired from training all week, or fresh as a daisy. Intensity and volume of drilling and rolling is at each woman’s discretion.
Contact us with absolutely any questions or concerns.
What: September 2026 True Strength All-Levels GI women-only BJJ training event. You can expect a group warm up, technique and drilling under the instruction of two awesome black belts, and plenty of open rolling time in a joyful, safe environment
Who: All-levels of women Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners. Women from all affiliations, teams, and states are welcome. Ages 18+ please.
Where: Complete Grappling, 192 West Main Street, Avon, CT 06001
When: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 12pm-2:30pm
Price: Suggested fee of $20, with multiple options. We are instituting a “Pay What You Can” sliding scale. We have included several options in the dropdown. Your generous contribution helps pay our guest instructor, insurance, and other overhead costs! (where does my fee go?)
Registration: Please register via this site by October 15th. Please place one registration in the cart at a time if registering multiple people as we collect information and waiver e-signatures via the website. If you show up the day of the event without registering we cannot guarantee you a spot on the mat.
This is designed to be a GI EVENT: Please come with a clean gi and belt. We have no rules regarding gi colors, patches, brands, etc. No wrestling shoes are permitted on the mat. Please be prepared to remove all jewelry and have nails clipped, etc. We suggest minimal to no makeup.
We are so looking forward to meeting and training with all of you! This is designed to be a no-pressure, friendly, and collaborative environment, so come as you are: in-shape, out-of-shape, injured, healthy as a horse, tired from training all week, or fresh as a daisy. Intensity and volume of drilling and rolling is at each woman’s discretion.
Contact us with absolutely any questions or concerns.
What: Get together with other advanced women for a solid warm-up, focused drilling, and plenty of rolls. High-level training, good energy, and a room full of women who know the grind!
Who: BJJ purple, brown and black belt women. Women from all affiliations, teams, states are welcome.
Where: Ascension Athletics, 99 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT 06010
When: Sunday, October 11, 2026, 12PM - 2PM
Price: $0, 5 or 10…Moving forward we are instituting a “Pay What You Can” sliding scale. We have included several options in the dropdown. (where does my fee go?)
We are so looking forward to training with all of you!
On the fence about participating due to injury or current low volume of training? You should come! Intensity and volume of drilling and rolling is at each woman’s discretion. This is designed to be a supportive community that meets people right where they are, whether they need support while getting back in the swing of things or want a lot of intense, highly technical rounds to get ready to compete (and everywhere in between).
Contact us with absolutely any questions or concerns.
What can I expect with a true strength
all-levels training event?
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Sign Up for an Event
Sign up is easy- it is a one-time fee for the event of your choosing. Women of all ranks, abilities and affiliations are welcome.
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Welcome and Group Warm Up
Meet your instructors for the day and do a light-intensity group warm up to get ready
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Technical Instruction
Learn some awesome technique from women BJJ black belts. Meet and train with women from other gyms and teams.
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Open Roll
Have a blast rolling with a diverse group of women. Training volume and intensity is at each woman’s discretion. There is space for everyone, from advanced women preparing for competition to brand new white belts that need some guidance with live sparring.
still to come for 2026…
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August NOGI All LEVELS - NY
August 29, 2026
Evolution BJJ, Beacon, NY
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Fall All-Levels Training - CT
September 2026
Complete Grappling, Avon, CT
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Fall Advanced No Gi - CT
October 2026
More info coming soon!
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Fall All-Levels Training - NY
October 18, 2026
Gambit Submission Fighting, New Paltz, NY