American Jiujiteira (2023) - Full Documentary | Wild Hixsons | Women in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

[@janiceetter5259]

Thank you for making this documentary. It validates all of the feelings that I have had through my jiu jitsu journey. I haven't cried on the mat, but I have definitely cried in the car driving home. I am a 63-year-old female blue belt. I usually am one of the only females, the smallest, and definitely the oldest person on the mat, but I keep showing up.

[@paulkelley915]

Best BJJ documentary ever…. I’m a 52 y/o male with three of my four children who train and I would want nothing more than to have my wife train also…. My 19y/o daughter was my second child to start…. She started at a club at her university…. Oh the changes I see in her…. The growth this martial art causes to happen to the humans involved can not be underestimated…. BJJ is life, it’s love, it’s the warrior spirit and the silver of world problems…. It should be required of all humans…. Can’t tell you how emotional this documentary made me thinking of my family and what BJJ has done for me and hopes for what it could do in the future….. love this

[@dano3523]

At 56 I decided to start jiu jitsu and have been training for about a year. Love it. I encourage the women in my life to try it because it is such an equalizer. I'm over 6 in height and 200 lbs and have tapped out to pretty much every size, shape, gender, and ability. Great documentary! Keep spreading the word.

[@logs4quads]

Great documentary! I turn 44 in 2 days and I am a mom of 6 and started my jujitsu journey 9 months ago 🎉 It’s been really fun so far! I could definitely relate with a lot of points in this documentary.

[@WildHixsons]

That’s awesome! You go mama 😊

[@marilynthompson4513]

Newbie here. I am 47 and get GASSED OUT.

[@logs4quads]

@@marilynthompson4513 Ya it’s definitely hard on cardio. I have been strength training for 25 years and do cardio as well but I find Jujitsu such a completely different challenge.

[@guinness5117]

This. Is. Phenomenal. What an amazing journey! Serious love letter to the remarkable and resilient women in BJJ. So proud of Andrea!

[@KaraParlin]

I LOVED this!! We're so honored to be part of Andrea's journey ❤

[@WildHixsons]

❤️ Gracie Bradenton!

[@valneriomarques2588]

Amamos o Jiu jitsu no Brasil , mas 'e preciso muito comprometimento para viver de lutas.. Força ,garra e tenacidade , assim alcançará seus objetivos!!

[@77stephani77]

I will be 47 in Jan, Trained for 2 yrs, my son is 13 trained for 2.5 yrs…he so happy when we train together. Thinks its fun he can tap me. 😂 I love this time together, i mean what other mom can or will do this. It’s good times. I didn’t love it the first year, started liking it into 2nd year, in process of loving it….the more i understand the more I love it. I’m all for the huge challenge it is for me, every time I lose, pushes me for the next….it also pushes my son. 😊 you tell me I shouldnt do something I’m going to show you how yes I should, can and will!!!!! ❤ Don’t stop keep pushing forward!!!!!

[@therhythmatic]

I loved watching this. I’m a brown belt and I’ve been doing this for years and seeing this journey through a woman’s eyes is something I’ve never even thought about. So glad I stumbled across this video. I’ve shared it with some of the ladies in my Jiu Jitsu class. Please keep up the good work!

[@WildHixsons]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@andrewkim6037]

This kept popping up in my feed, so I decided to check it out. Much respect to all the ladies on the mats getting after it.

[@jordanthomas8941]

Wow! What an incredible reminder why I love this sport and the women in it. Thank you for such a beautiful love letter to women’s jiu jitsu.

[@WildHixsons]

❤️❤️❤️ You were such a big part of it! You inspired me a lot

[@bjjandselflove]

Just about cried when you pulled out your blue belt 🥹👏🏽 Thanks for creating this incredible documentary! ❤

[@WildHixsons]

Aw! Me too 😆 Thanks so much ❤️

[@eveanddell]

Love this! I've been training for 13 years and I can honestly say this by far the most important documentary in BJJ out there. No other film has articulated the emotional and mental side of one's journey so clearly. Thank you!

[@bradwachob1291]

I have been training for 10 years, I’m a 49 year old brown belt, I can relate to every single word you have said in this documentary, to this day. Thank you.

[@30yearoldlady]

This was an amazing watch! All the women I saw here gave me the courage to start training. I’ll book my first class! Thank you so much for the inspiration ❤

[@WildHixsons]

I love that! You’ve got this 💪

[@AnthonyRestuccia]

What a great project! It was a pleasure to watch. :)

[@morgansmith6262]

This was absolutely phenomenal. Every high and low I feel in jiu jitsu was covered in this. Thank you for sharing this!

[@WildHixsons]

I love that! Thank you for watching ❤️

[@amorales80]

Loved this documentary! I had to share with my wife because there are so many recurring themes here that she as discussed with me in our jiu jitsu journey. We are both purple belts now and I am looking forward to continuing this journey for as long as our bodies permit.

[@Jiujitsuiscool]

There were too many golden nugget moments in this documentary, I laughed, I cried, I still hate knee on belly

[@PetraM0ni]

Great documentary! I’m coming up on my 1 year of training in a couple weeks. After watching this feel less alone knowing so many other women out there have gone through the same feelings while training that I have been experiencing.

[@WildHixsons]

❤️🥹🙌 that is everything I hoped for! Thank you for sharing!

[@Strengthbodymind]

Thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@kristydunaway965]

This was an excellent documentary. So much great insight. BJJ is a journey. It's a rollercoaster. It's full of learning and growing and that was all captured so well in this documentary.

[@maj954]

The "Jyu" in Jujitsu does not just mean "soft" but also "flexible." I believe the latter meaning is much more applicable as you need to be flexible in trying different submission variants as well as physically enduring joint manipulations.

[@Dreaming-11]

Amazing work, Andrea, keep going!

[@EnchantedApril]

Amazing storytelling! Inspirational and educational! Bravo!!

[@Konstantin700]

Great documentary. Thank you! Well done! Keep on rolling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MrCmon113]

10:32 That statistic is wild to me. It's like crying while skiing or having ice cream or something. Even if I'm completely stuck against someone better, I still find it fun to try. I guess as a dude there's fewer people against whom you're completely stuck.

[@rxses2153]

Great documentary needs more people to see this!

[@SydWest74]

Well done! Keep it up and enjoy the process... I'll be letting the Jiujiteira's in my class know about your channel.

[@cruzcombat]

Beautiful work Hixons! Well done!

[@cloma2070]

Thank you for putting this together and congrats on getting your blue belt and gym!!🎉

[@WildHixsons]

Thank you!! 💙

[@gmicg]

It is said that it is a very productive thing that in any combat sport women spar also with men. It is always beneficial for the women. They learn a lot in doing it.

[@timhorton2486]

So well made. Great job, hope this gets as many eyes as possible!

[@VC003-MDK]

That was a fantastic watch! I’m happy for all the mothers, wives, sisters, daughters that train. Stay strong!

[@cts5555]

Great documentary, well constructed and entertaining. Congratulations on the blue belt!! Keep rolling 🤙

[@WildHixsons]

Thank you!

[@gabe2499]

Amazing documentary!! Extremely well done!

[@CionJSBJJ]

Beautiful documentary, you’ve done an excellent job!

[@KissTheCookie]

Thank you so much for this documentary! I feel so seen. My gym has very few women far in between and I always felt so alone in all the thoughts/feelings I would have. Now, I realize how many other women feel the same way. Its comforting in a way. I was super emotional watching this documentary because I felt like I was seeing myself in a mirror.

[@WildHixsons]

I’m so glad 🥰

[@taylorriley8820]

This resonates with soo many feelings. Great documentary. Thank you for putting this together and sharing it with us so we could soak it in ❤

[@WildHixsons]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@tammi_willis]

Inspiring, educational and heartwarming documentary! Excellent work🙏

[@77stephani77]

I am usually the only woman at my gym, its very challenging, but I use that to try and get better. Very frustrating, but it pushes me….I go and roll with women when I can, which is a challenge too, but the boys are challenging in a different way that helps a lot too. 10th Planet Orange Park ☝🏻👌🏻🌎🤘🏻🔥…. Thank you for this documentary, very well done…fantastic… ❤

[@gsftom]

Great vid. Good stuff.

[@marilynthompson4513]

I really enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing your experience!!

[@xxLeannePx15xx]

What an amazing and inspiring documentary, thank you for making it

[@darionmurdock6832]

Omg, I'm only 12 minutes in and legit tearing up. IT IS TOO REAL, but so worth it. I'm in my 30s, a purple belt, sometimes constantly questioning why I keep showing up. Never cried on the mat, but definitely a bathroom crier hahaha. At this point, I couldn't stop training even if I wanted to, but that experience of really not wanting to go never went away for me. It fluctuates WILDLY, weekly, monthly, even yearly. Also, so cool that I've trained with or met so many ladies interviewed, small wild and beautiful world. TYSM for making this ❤.

[@WildHixsons]

Bathroom criers unite! 💪 so glad you enjoyed the doc! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@jeffreyconmy2584]

Very very well put together. Coming from a complete stranger, I’m incredibly proud of you.

[@Teddieshandyhouseholdhelpers]

Well done! I’m at 1hr in and you just got your blue belt! Inspiring young lady:))) great show thanks heaps.

[@mikecummings6390]

Very well made, was a lot of fun to watch!

[@Mmk422]

I love this!!! Thank you 💙💪

[@cotydudley183]

This is fantastic. I was glued to the screen for the entire time. Thank you for this!

[@WildHixsons]

Thanks Coty!

[@thebakery3509]

Great doc. I’d love a follow up to see how being a gym owner is going

[@shakalaka555]

This makes me want to start a womens class at our gym. Well done. 100% accurate. Thanks for documenting our shared experience.

[@WildHixsons]

Yes! I hope you do it ❤️ let me know how it goes!!

[@joelulfves8785]

Lovely documentary ❤️💪🏼

[@sebastianfrank4295]

This was so amazing to watch! Thanks for the upload

[@Rolling_panda84]

i teared up when you flashed your blue belt. good stuff!

[@lydial5695]

Awesome!!! Thanks for making this documentary. 🎉

[@meredithkline8273]

I love this. It really makes me want to get back on the mats. I am grateful to be a small part of your journey and thrilled to hear you settled in Texas. I look forward to seeing you on the mats soon.

[@WildHixsons]

Yes! I’m formulating a Houston trip soon, I hope I’ll see you!

[@reccon10]

Great work! Loved your film.

[@rafaeltorres3549]

Fantastic documentary!!!

[@mattfurry3205]

What an awesome Documentary. Good luck to everyone ❤

[@shalommeodedff7]

Best BJJ doc I have ever seen, both as a film school graduate and as a BJJ black belt. Well done !!!!

[@WildHixsons]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@saxosim]

Fantastic documentary, well done and what a great project. Good luck with your new gym too 👍😊

[@nuanyen4172]

Thank you for this .I definitely share this documentary.

[@jonathanjames10p]

This is awesome! Next time you're in Nashville come visit again at 10th P!

[@WildHixsons]

We will!

[@DeleiDark]

Congrats! Amazing work. OSS !

[@obi_travels]

I loved it, thank you and keep rolling 🙏🏻🫶🏼

[@michaelmurrell1987]

Excellent 👏

[@CupCate3]

So inspiring!! ❤

[@black-mamba1990]

This is such a helpful documentary. It’s so motivating to watch you go through your journey. I am currently struggling to get to class and it’s so frustrating and disappointing. Thank you for helping me relight my love and passion for BJJ. ❤💪🏻

[@WildHixsons]

That's what I love to hear! Glad you enjoyed the doc ❤️

[@skarnyfred2250]

Very passionating documentary. Thanks, the Hixsons for your great work. Happy you found so much in jiujitsu, like a lot of practitioners. Jiujitsu/judo ladies are the best !

[@bizyz]

terrific documentary-------elvis would have thought the new revolution brought about in women's bjj would be really cool.great job!

[@Goonman77]

Unsolicited advice here: when you get home, or even sitting in the ride after class, write everything down. Everything you learned and everything that you felt. Keep a BJJ journal and you can circle back and see your progression. You're doing great 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@drlesliedavis]

Well done!

[@Jiujitsuiscool]

Amazing!! ❤️💕👏

[@808BJJ_Black_Belt]

Good job 👍

[@Ffrancine_]

I so loved it! The topics you touched on are the same I keep thinking over and over. I’m a shy, self-deprecating one stripe white belt, it’s so hard sometimes to get over the down thoughts about myself and the way I learn when it seems like I’m not getting a grip at anything at all. Thank God, the gym I train has lots of women, the male instructors are awesome and so understanding, the female instructor is a blessing! I’m really thankful for starting this journey. 💕 Lots of love from 🇧🇷 !

[@JERIMUMREEF]

Parabéns pelo documentário, dificilmente alguém consegue se manter no BJJ tendo que trocar de academia a todo instante, te desejo sucesso e saúde . Grande abraço aqui do Brasil.

[@BlondieBJJ]

Where are Dr Leslie Davis’s multicoloured leopard spats from please? 3:37 I love them 😍. Also, awesome documentary. Watched it a few times now. 🎉

[@WildHixsons]

Thank you! She says she thinks she got them here: grrrl.com/collections/leggings

[@qazmko22]

Very nice! I added it to my BJJ playlist.

[@WildHixsons]

Glad you like it!

[@lisavillanueva6197]

Loved your documentary and feeling a little better about my journey! I went in trying to learn something before starting the state trooper academy this coming January and I now find myself trying to see every possible film involving Jiu-Jitsu so this is how I ended up here! Thank you for sharing your journey and that of all these wonderful women! I’ll be in Austin,Tx come January so I really hope I get to catch a class in your facility!😊

[@WildHixsons]

That would be awesome! We’d love to have you come visit

[@LeoaNoir]

Saw the same clip of me rolling like 3 times in here. 😂😂

[@SammyWinFL]

You did a wonderful job putting this video together! There's a popular documentary online called "Jiu Jitsu vs the World", and yours definitely is up there with that one (esp. for women)

[@RPLCPC2be]

51yo male jujitsu newbie here. I absolutely loved this!! It gave me great insight into women's experiences on the mat AND reinforced my commitment to stop using force to (try) compensate for my lack of skill. Also as a dad to two young women (21 and 23 y/o) it helped me understand their hesitancy with respect to potentially starting BJJ. Awesome documentary!! And congrats to you and your partner for opening your own school!😎👊🏼

[@TheLegend-gj6bw]

This is such a great video. This must've taken days to edit.

[@Cassylynn]

Wow. I am glad I clicked on this video. I’ve been pondering on starting BJJ for a few weeks and spotted a few gyms to try out. I am so nervous! But this docu was insightful, thank you.

[@WildHixsons]

Every Jiujiteira was at one point nervous for her first day of jiu jitsu. You got this! ❤️

[@CarlosAlbertoBrasil]

Great!

[@joshuajones7754]

Damn, this is sick!!!

[@WildHixsons]

😆 thanks!

[@cesarfracmunozv5333]

I hope you can put this with spanish subtitles because you describes the jiu jitsu blues exactly like most of us have live it. Two thumps up and a big oss. Way to go. (Sorry for my english, im from México)......❤️👍👍🥋

[@WildHixsons]

I’ll work on that!

[@cesarfracmunozv5333]

Tanx

[@theahch]

My name is Riley Henderson, im from Minnesota and now... i live here

[@romi.ding20]

I’ve cried on the mats too

[@NotYourAverageWindowCleaner]

keep goin lady your doin fine its journey enjoy the fuck out of it, its so worth it...

[@gabrielabraao5671]

BJJ is awesome!

[@EvianzMom]

Oh my gosh! FANTASTIC documentary! !! I just started jiu Jitsu 6 mos ago . Im 40 yo.. and I cried every training day for at least a month. And now I cry weekly still. It’s sooo hard and nobody in my life (outside 1 amazing lady at Jiu Jitsu) understands. These ladies spoke everything I’ve been thinking and feeling. This validation is huge and I can’t say enough how much I appreciate this film! 🥹🥹🥹 I almost quit for real twice.. but I’ve been enjoying it so much more the past couple months. (Still have ups and downs but definitely no more thoughts of quitting!)

[@WildHixsons]

Glad to hear it! You've got this! 💪

[@anaguerrero3466]

Finally started at 48. Husband’s been doing it for about 25 years and finally joined him. I’m Hooked

[@carmensalas1156]

0:02 why does that look familiar to my achedemy?

[@aliciabrooks2516]

Babes that do jits are so badass. ❤

[@AshleyRiotable]

Is realistic a martial art that is practiced on the mat?

[@bizyz]

Elvis would have been really impressed with these ladies.

[@cesarvidal6676]

Osss

[@boojaado]

Osssssss

[@gmicg]

In jiu-jitsu women win 80% of their matches against male opponents.

[@outlawfly664]

lol where did you get that stat from? Thanks for the good laughs 😂

[@gmicg]

@@outlawfly664 From a specialized website. Google it and you will see.

[@gmicg]

The Haitian Boxing Federation organized some years ago about 100 demo boxing fights all across the country, among them you had 7 mixed m vs f combats. All of the 7 were won by the female contender , 2 of them even by KO. For these matches 2 criteria regardless of the gender were applied: 1. the contenders were about the same weight; 2. they must have the same number of years of practice of boxing. The ages of these women were 7 to 30 years old. Every one was very much surprised by the result of these matches. I suppose that this thing can be done in any country, provided that these 2 criteria are respected. Unfortunately no videos of this promotional campaign were made, just a few photos. All the officials of the Federation are still alive.

[@outlawfly664]

@@gmicg Made up fairytales

[@gmicg]

@@outlawfly664 Boxing is just another fighting sport. I am a respected journalist in my country. I am 69 now. I know from the beginning that you don't play with information. My latest source was a youtube video. Unfortunately, I did not keep it in my favorite list. Use google or the youtube search engine. Maybe I made a mistake by not keeping it. I wish you luck in your search and also a lot of patience. I am happy to have provided you some laughter. Laughter is a precious thing, too rare in the tragic times we are living now... Best. GM