Author name: Becca Sweeney

Becca Sweeney is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and coach at Straight Blast Gym Calgary in Calgary, Alberta. In 2009, she became only the second Canadian woman to earn a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She was also the first woman to compete in King of the Cage Canada, compiling a 2-0 professional MMA record at a time when opportunities for female fighters were still rare. Today, she coaches beginners, women, and children at SBG Calgary and writes about BJJ, self-defence, and martial arts training based on decades of real experience as both a competitor and instructor.

Becca Sweeney
Girls training BJJ at Straight Blast Gym Calgary

BJJ for Girls in Calgary: What Parents and Daughters Both Want to Know

Quick Answer Yes, BJJ is excellent for girls of all ages in Calgary. It builds genuine confidence, teaches practical self-defence, and creates a sense of belonging that most sports and activities simply do not offer. At SBG Calgary, girls train in a safe, supportive environment alongside other women and girls, guided by female coaches who […]

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