The Problem With... The Problem With Women in BJJ: Ffion Davies
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Feb 17, 2026 Ffion Davies, Welsh submission grappler and multiple-time world and ADCC champion, speaks on barriers for women in jiu-jitsu and the myths that hold them back. She discusses why the self-defense pitch is harmful. She tackles equal pay battles, training culture, women-only beginner classes, gi vs no-gi differences, and hygiene concerns in gyms.
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Push For Financial Equality
- Demand equal prize structures and visibility where women's divisions draw similar attention.
- Use collective actions (withdrawals, bargaining) to pressure organisers into meaningful pay changes.
Start With Women-Only Beginner Classes
- Do create women-only beginner classes to reduce entry anxiety and build a peer group.
- Use those classes as a filter that feeds women into regular fundamental sessions over time.
Athleticism Can Hurt Newcomers' Progress
- Athletic newcomers often struggle because they expect immediate success and overexert.
- That expectation causes quicker burnout compared with learners who start without performance assumptions.