Natalie Day — First Female Black Belt Under Mauricio Gomes

In May 2023 Grow head instructor Natalie Day made history as the first female black belt to be promoted under the legendary Mauricio Gomes.

This was a milestone not just for Natalie, but for our entire community. Years of dedication, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu led to this moment — and nobody deserves it more.

The first female black belt under Mauricio Gomes — a historic moment for Grow Jiu Jitsu.

Watch Natalie's heartfelt speech on receiving her belt in the video above — a moment that captures everything this achievement means to her and to our academy.

We couldn't be prouder to have Natalie leading the way at Grow. Congratulations, Natalie.