Community Building
Connect women on the mats across South Africa — from Cape Town to Durban to Joburg.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · South Africa
Stronger together,
on every mat.
South African Girls in Gi is a national community of women and girls training BJJ — from white belt to black belt, from Cape Town to the rest of the country.
What we do
Built for women on the mats.
Four pillars that drive everything we do — connection, growth, technique and support.
Monthly Events
Open mats, training days and women-only social events to grow with your tribe.
World-Class Seminars
Local and international female instructors bringing world-level technique to SA.
Mentorship & Support
From your first day in a gi to your first competition — you're never alone.
Upcoming
Events near you
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Find your gym
BJJ academies across South Africa.
Browse Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in every province — and find female-friendly spaces where women are welcomed on the mats.
Gallery
Moments from the mats.
Camps, comps, seminars and open mats from across the SAGIG community.
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Newsletter
Stay in the loop.
Monthly updates on events, seminars and the women shaping BJJ in South Africa.