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Natalie Day — First Female Black Belt Under Mauricio Gomes

13 April 2026

Natalie Day — First Female Black Belt Under Mauricio Gomes

Grow head instructor Natalie Day made history as the first female black belt to be promoted under the legendary Mauricio Gomes.

Grow Jiu Jitsu Junior Inter Club March 2026

31 March 2026

Grow Jiu Jitsu Junior Inter Club March 2026

Our juniors showed incredible heart and skill at the latest inter club competition — a proud day for the whole Grow community.

Natalie Talks Candidly on the Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast

25 March 2026

Natalie Talks Candidly on the Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast

Grow head instructor Natalie Day joins the Jiu Jitsu Lou Podcast for an open and honest conversation about life, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and everything in between.

The Power of Jiu-Jitsu for Youth Development: Growth Beyond the Mats

23 March 2026

The Power of Jiu-Jitsu for Youth Development: Growth Beyond the Mats

How jiu-jitsu helped shape two young people from struggling kids into confident instructors — and why the mats can change your child's life too.

Proud Sponsors of Ffion Davies at CJI 2024

7 October 2024

Proud Sponsors of Ffion Davies at CJI 2024

Grow Jiu Jitsu was proud to sponsor Ffion Davies at the Craig Jones Invitational 2024 in Las Vegas — the biggest and most lucrative grappling event in history.

Natalie Day on Fueled by Macros — BJJ, Women in Grappling & Grow Events

31 December 2021

Natalie Day on Fueled by Macros — BJJ, Women in Grappling & Grow Events

Grow head instructor Natalie Day sat down with Fueled by Macros to talk about her BJJ journey, empowering women through grappling, and her latest venture — Grow Events.