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Women's Jiu Jitsu

We are unequivocally a safe environment for women and queer, trans, and non-binary folks to practice and learn jiu jitsu, because we are the only BJJ school in DC with a female head coach.​

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Our women’s program is integral to who we are.

 

Our values emphasize the development of a comfortable, supportive, and empowering space where women can train according to their goals: whether they be founded in competition,

self defense, fitness, or simply curiosity.​

​​In a world where combat sports are frequently male dominated, we here at Underworld are designing our culture with the intent to subvert the norm.

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Women on our mats are athletes, not afterthoughts.

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In most BJJ gyms, you might be lucky to find one or two women on the mats.

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At Underworld, we boast over 30 women in our program and several female coaches, -- one of whom is also the #1 globally ranked female grappler at her belt and weight, and the 2025 No Gi World Champion at purple belt.

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Join the coolest ladies club in DC

With the largest and fastest growing women's BJJ program in the area

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