Directory of Women-Only BJJ Open Mats
Why attend a Ladies Open mat?
Getting the chance to roll with a room full of only women provides an opportunity to train in a way you might not get to at a mixed-gender Open Mat. Not only that, it can help build community and deepen friendships.
If you can’t attend any of these Open Mats on a regular basis, consider dropping in if you’re traveling to one of these cities on vacation!
To submit an Open Mat to be added to this list, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page.
Tips for Visiting an Open Mat
Not all Jiu Jitsu academies allow visitors to attend their open mats. This is usually to make sure paying members have plenty of space on the mat, and to prevent unsafe rolling behavior from outsiders who feel they have something to prove. However, some Open Mats do welcome visitors, so be sure to check with the organizers of the Open Mat you’re planning to attend before showing up.
Also, make sure to follow the rules of the gym you’re visiting. Ask if you need to pay a drop-in fee. Check the website to see if there is a uniform policy (look at the pictures on their social media to see what other students are wearing if they don’t have a policy posted). For example, some gyms only allow visitors to wear white or unbranded gi’s. If you attend a no-gi Open Mat, make sure your clothing doesn’t have pockets or zippers as these could be dangerous to your training partners.
Most importantly, be humble and respectful. There’s no need to win or prove you deserve your belt rank. It’s easy to feel insecure as a visitor to a new gym where everyone else knows each other and is comfortable in their home environment, but remember, your journey is your own and you deserve every accomplishment you’ve achieved so far. Go with an open mind and the goal of learning and having a good time, and maybe you’ll even make some new friends!
Other Places to Find a Ladies Open Mat
- Girls in Gi’s – This organization holds women’s Open Mats at various locations around the U.S.
- Sisterhood of the Traveling Gi Instagram Page – They do a great job of listing upcoming women’s Open Mat events taking place throughout the U.S.
- Open Mat Locator – a website and app, allows you to filter by women-only.
- ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI can be very useful in finding Open Mats, especially one-time events announced only on social media.
Women’s BJJ Open Mats in Each U.S. State
Below is a list of all the women’s Jiu Jitsu open mats I could find in every state. Please use the form at the bottom of the page to submit an update or addition. Note: This list only consists of Women Only Open Mats which are held on a regular basis.
Women’s BJJ Open Mats Outside the U.S.
If you are aware of a women-only Jiu Jitsu Open Mat held in a country other than the United States, let me know and I will list it here!
Find Women-Only Jiu Jitsu Classes
If you’re interested in attending a women-only Jiu Jitsu class that’s not necessarily an Open Mat, check this directory of women’s Jiu Jitsu classes. (If you know of a women’s only BJJ class that’s not on their list, help both them and the gym by submitting it here!)
