Are you ready for some great Jiu Jitsu? because we are!
Saturday,
July 19, 2025
12:00 PM-3:00 PM CDT
Doors open at 11:30 AM. Please arrive early so you have enough time to change and be ready when the event begins at 12:00 PM.
Raposo BJJ Academy
1000 Caruso Blvd, Suite 245
Slidell, Louisiana 70461
GIG Guest instructors:
Kennedy Franklin & Kathy Griffin
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Katherine Griffin:
With over a decade of dedication to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Katherine has spent the past 12 years honing her craft and the last 11 actively competing at a high level. A consistent presence on the podium at IBJJF Grand Slam events, Katherine is known for technical precision, mental preparation and relentless competitive spirit. Currently a Brown Belt training under Professor Erick Raposo as part of Team Inicio, Kathy brings experience, intensity, and mentorship to the mats. Whether preparing for elite competition or supporting teammates in their growth, her approach reflects a deep commitment to the art and community of Jiu Jitsu. A dedicated advocate for women in the sport, Katherine is passionate about helping others develop confidence, competence and community through Jiu Jitsu. Katherine attended her first Girls in Gis 11 years ago, and is excited and honored to be instructing for the third time.
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Kennedy Franklin:
Kennedy started training jiu-jitsu in 2016 and earned her black belt under Erick Raposo at Raposo BJJ in Slidell, LA. Since earning her black belt, she has proudly earned multiple podium finishes at Pans, No-Gi Worlds, and other major championships, continuing a strong competition legacy that began with a No-Gi Worlds title as a purple belt. She is passionate about empowering women through jiu-jitsu—focusing on self-defense, supporting survivors of abuse, and working with children, including those with special needs. For Kennedy, it’s about building confidence and strength on and off the mats.
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Girls in Gis is a community of women and girls in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that come together through donation based training events which are hosted, instructed, and attended only by women and girls. It's our time to come together and take over the mats! Women and girls of all ages and skill levels are welcome to attend from any academy affiliation. We welcome beginners and don't require any experience. Our events are designed for 100% participation. However, we do allow parents or chaperone to accompany underage participants as spectators.
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Our events are donation based in order to provide equal opportunity to everyone. Your donations provide paid teaching opportunities for our guest instructor(s) and help to expand and make Girls in Gis programs such as our events, our leadership program and instructional training programs and our scholarships possible. If you are not able to make a donation please contact us and we will work with you so that you are able to participate.
You can also purchase a GIG t-shirt, patches and more GIG merchandise with your donation. All orders can be picked up during the event.
COST: $20 Min Donation. All Donations Welcome.
Register here:
https://www.girls-in-gis.com/louisiana-events/
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