Are you ready for some great Jiu Jitsu? because we are!
Girls in Gis is a community of women and girls in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that come together through donation based training events. They are hosted, instructed, and attended only by women and girls. It's our time to come together! All ages and skill levels from any academy affiliation are welcome to attend. No experience required. Our events are designed for 100% participation, but do allow chaperones to accompany underage participants as spectators.
Our events are donation based in order to provide equal opportunity to everyone. Your donations provide paid teaching opportunities for our guest instructor(s) and help to expand and make Girls in Gis programs such as our events, our leadership program and instructional training programs and our scholarships possible. If you are not able to make a donation please contact us and we will work with you so that you are able to participate.
You can also purchase a GIG t-shirt, patches and more GIG merchandise with your donation. All orders can be picked up during the event.
GIG Georgia - Atlanta Guest instructors: Anna Salome & Faye Cherrier
Anna Salome began training Jiu Jitsu at age 20 as a college student. The first class she tried was a women's class. She says that the women in that class fully embraced her day one and that changed the trajectory of her life. She fell in love with the sport almost immediately and began training and competing consistently.
With the support of an amazing team and instructor, her 20s revolved around competing at major tournaments. At age 28, she received her black belt from Master Roberto Traven and began running the women's class at her home gym - full circle achieved! At age 30, she had her wonderful son just before the pandemic. She says it was a difficult transition for her, but through it she learned that she is more than one thing. Now as a full-time working mama of two and a part-time athlete and instructor, jiu jitsu continues to be a cornerstone of her life.
Faye began her journey in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to learn self-defense, but quickly fell in love with the sport’s competitive aspect. She medaled in all major tournaments in both gi and no-gi, motivating her to take her Jiu Jitsu to the next level.In 2020, she began training under renowned instructor Bruno Frazatto as a brown belt, achieving her black belt just two years later—a milestone she proudly cherishes.Now, as a passionate teacher and competitor, Faye aims to inspire future generations of athletes, emphasizing the importance of discipline, resilience, and the life skills learned through Jiu Jitsu.
Some of her major accomplishments:
-IBJJF Pan Champion M1 (2025)-4th Place ADCC East Coast Trials (2023)-2x No-Gi Pan Champion (2022, 2019)-Multiple Time IBJJF Worlds Medalist (all belts, gi & no gi)-UWG World Champion (2023)
COST: $20 Min Donation. All Donations Welcome.
