Gracie Barra CI were awarded £11,285 in 2024 to provide additional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu opportunities to islanders, specifically by expanding on-island competition provision and supporting their growing female programme. The initiatives are expected to directly benefit over 200 participants through the award received by the SUPPORTIN SPORT Fund. 

Like many sports, the club have been constrained in expanding their offer due to a lack of available and appropriate facility space – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu requires pre-matted dojos, which are limited and in high demand. The purchase of new portable roll out mats acquired through this award funding will allow the club to take Brazilian Jiu Jitsu out into the community to reach more islanders by accessing new and more spaces. The new portable roll out mats will be used for coach exhibitions, on-island competitions and the expansion of existing community programmes. 

The funding will also be used to purchase Gi’s that are specifically designed for females, improving the quality of equipment provided to beginners and ensuring that kit is appropriate and safe for new members.  This will support Gracie Barra CI’s growing female programme and reduce financial barriers to accessing the sport as they will be able to offer loan equipment for new participants or those who cannot self-fund the full kit requirements. 

Find contact details and more information for Gracie Barra CI in our SPORTS DIRECTORY.