Bugeisha Club

Fight like a woman

Honor the warrior within you.

Long before the emergence of the samurai class, women were already preparing for war. Onna-bugeisha were the female warriors of feudal Japan, who fought alongside men during some of the darkest and most violent chapters of Japanese history.

The prowess and brutality of these women has become the stuff of legend — and their warrior spirit serves to inspire us all.

Learn Real fighting skills

This is not just a “self-defense” class where you’re shown the bare minimum to avoid being a victim. The Bugeisha Club is for women who want to learn how to fight — how to control, dominate, and submit an aggressive opponent by developing real grappling and striking skills.

A place where you belong

This is a class taught by women, for women. Find your tribe of warrior women who are here to support you on your path.

Beginners Welcome

No experience is necessary. Just come as you are we’ll help you discover what you’re capable of.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that teaches you how to use your body to control another person. Unlike many traditional martial arts that focus on punches and kicks (such as karate, tae kwon do, etc.), Jiu Jitsu focuses on grappling or wrestling.

    The literal translation of Jiu Jitsu is the “gentle” or “yielding" art. Rather than meeting force with force, the promise of Jiu Jitsu is that you can use technical skill to defend yourself against someone who is stronger than you.

    It’s called Brazilian Jiu Jitsu because the modern art as we practice it today was developed by a family from Brazil, known as the Gracie Family. The Gracies are the most famous martial arts family in the world, and are credited with revolutionizing our understanding of what works in a fight.

  • This club for women who want to learn how to fight. It is designed for beginners with no previous grappling or striking experience.

  • You will learn fundamental Jiu Jitsu skills such as how to control a person on the ground, how to escape when you’re being pinned, and how to make someone let go if they are holding onto you.

    You will become familiar with how to get to the safest, most dominant positions you can be in a fight.

    You will also learn fundamental striking and MMA skills, such as how to throw a punch, how to defend against strikes, and how to wrestle when you’re pushed up against a wall.

    Best of all, you will develop realistic combat skills without having to memorize any complicated steps. We use a beginner-friendly teaching approach where you learn by playing Jiu Jitsu and MMA “games.”

    You’ll have fun, get a great workout, and begin learning real fighting skills from day one.

  • Perfect! This club is specifically designed to be a supportive introduction for women who have never done any martial arts before and have zero prior Jiu Jitsu experience.

  • Bugeisha Club meets every Thursday at 6:00-7:00pm.

  • You can wear comfortable athletic clothing that you already own. Though you will not need a uniform for class, it is important to wear clothes that are suitable for grappling.

    We recommend a t-shirt on top (long sleeve or short sleeve is ok, but no sleeveless shirts or tank tops). Please make sure your top has full torso coverage (no chest exposure or bare midriffs). On bottom you can wear long leggings or pants.

    For safety, please make sure that your clothing does not have zippers, pockets, or buttons.

  • Kids may be present in the waiting area as long as they are able to sit quietly for the duration of the class.

  • Your first session of Bugeisha Club is free. After the first session, membership is $160/month to attend once per week. For additional flexibility, ask about our Punch Card option.

  • Join the club by completing a Bugeisha Club Application here. Applications are reviewed daily. We will reach out to you by text to confirm your first session.