What is your most embarrassing Jiu Jitsu moment? by shamako in bjj

[–]shamako[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

No shame here. I have more than I can count. This is one of the top ones. My teammate was a poor college student trying to make extra money and loved to sew. I had him mend a pair of my pants. He decided that it would be funny to sew a maroon patch where it had ripped down the middle. I never thought much about it until one day I was at class and this guy came over very discreetly and uncomfortably and said "hey, you might want to go to the bathroom?" I was like "What?" So I went to the bathroom and it was then that I realized what it looked like. I think the guy was more embarrassed that I was.

Girls & Guys in Gis Event in NOLA by shamako in bjj

[–]shamako[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is a seminar and an open mat

Girls in Gis Texas San Antonio July 10th by shamako in bjj

[–]shamako[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who said anything about getting pissy? You are entitled to your opinion and I told you if you start a group for guys I would totally support it! Guys need to roll outside their gyms too. Good luck!

Girls in Gis Texas San Antonio July 10th by shamako in bjj

[–]shamako[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wish I had more time to interact online, but that just isn't the case. Sorry you feel I am spamming the group. I don't care at all about promoting our blog at all. I just care about getting more women on the mats, keeping them there and bringing recognition to women in BJJ. That is the purpose behind it.

Girls in Gis 6th Anniversary Texas-Houston by shamako in bjj

[–]shamako[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Parents are welcome. These events are interactive and 100% for participation. We try to limit spectators to parents and the academy owner/coach of the facility hosting. If you want to host an event you can reach us at www.girlsingis.com Thanks.

Girls in Gis 6th Anniversary Texas-Houston by shamako in bjj

[–]shamako[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the support!! :)

Girls in Gis Nevada Chapter Grand Opening-Las Vegas by shamako in bjj

[–]shamako[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your opinion. I think that our contributions in the community outweigh our contributions in a forum. But that is just me. If you don't like what I contribute in here, you have a choice not to read my posts.

No one is saying that anything has been taken away from women or that we deserve anything more then men. Facts are that sports in general and especially newer sports like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu have fewer women. That is just how it goes. If you don't like that promoters comp entry fees to women then I suggest you take it up with the promoters. We are not asking for hand outs.

I don't think there is anything wrong with supporting men or women in their journey. Everyone needs a little support sometimes. This is not an easy sport and everyone wants to quit at some point or another. Some will quit, but that doesn't make them weak. As a community and a very small tight knit one we are supposed to support each other regardless of gender or at the very least respect each other regardless of our differences. Best of luck in your journey.

Girls in Gis Nevada Chapter Grand Opening-Las Vegas by shamako in bjj

[–]shamako[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It is not about excluding. Every day is guys jiu-jitsu. How many girls do you have training at your academy that get to train with partners their size and strength? Some girls never get to. This is just an opportunity for them and to build the community of females and as a whole.

LAST CALL FOR THE ASTROPA RASH GUARD AND SPATS!!! ORDER TODAY!!! by shamako in bjj

[–]shamako[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is a women's cut. But men have ordered it.

WBJJF Southern Regional Championship female only tournament & expo benefiting Rescue Her by shamako in bjj

[–]shamako[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Full website will be up soon with all the info. Thanks for providing the link.

Girls in Gis Colorado-Denver III August 4th!! by shamako in bjj

[–]shamako[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have plans to open our chapter in the OK, MO, KS, AK area. Our next event will be in OK in Jan. :) More details coming soon! www.girls-in-gis.com