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Women-only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Women'sJiu-Jitsuin Riverside

  • Women & girls 10+
  • Tuesdays 6:00–7:00 PM
  • Taught by Professor Zaide

Real jiu-jitsu, taught step by step, in a room that is all women and girls. Come exactly as you are: no experience, no fitness level, and no pressure required. Your first class is free.

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Two women in white gis practicing a jiu-jitsu technique together on the mat in front of the Flow Jiu Jitsu wall logo, both smiling
  • WhenTuesdays · 6:00–7:00 PM
  • WhoWomen & girls 10+
  • LevelNo experience needed
  • WearWorkout clothes to start
  • The roomWomen-only
Professor Zaide kneeling on the mat in a white gi and black belt, in front of the Flow Jiu Jitsu Academy wall logo
Black BeltWomen's Program Lead

Meet your instructor

Professor Zaide

Zaide Oropesa · Black Belt · Women's Program Lead, Flow Academy

A message from Professor Zaide

Why do I teach Jiu-Jitsu to women? Because I've seen firsthand how much it can change their lives.

I train Jiu-Jitsu because I believe every woman deserves to feel strong, confident, and capable of protecting herself. For me, it's so much more than self-defense. It's about pushing past my limits, building mental strength, and reminding myself that I'm capable of more than I think. As women, we spend so much time taking care of everyone else, and Jiu-Jitsu is something I do for ME. It empowers me both on and off the mats.

Every challenge on the mats strengthened my mindset, my discipline, and my purpose. Today, my focus is bigger than personal progress. It's about creating a space where women and girls feel safe, supported, empowered, and part of a community that genuinely cares about them, a place where they can rise, lead, and believe in their own strength.

I'll never forget the kind of words that make coaching so rewarding:

“I came here wanting to learn how to protect myself, but I never expected to find my confidence, my strength, and a whole new family.”

That's why I do what I do. Watching women walk in unsure of themselves and slowly become stronger, more confident, and supportive of one another is something truly special. We aren't just building stronger women on the mats. We're building friendships, confidence, and a community that carries beyond them.

I train to grow myself, but I lead to empower the women coming behind me.

— Professor Zaide

Professor Zaide smiling with a teenage girl and a woman, all three in white gis

Women's Jiu-Jitsu is Professor Zaide's class. She leads Flow Academy's women's program, in Riverside and at our academy in Indio, and she teaches this Tuesday class herself. Here is how she runs it.

  • Step by stepEvery technique is shown slowly and broken into small pieces you can actually remember. Questions are always welcome.
  • The right partnerShe pairs partners by size and experience, so everyone trains with someone who fits.
  • Respect on the matA tap means stop, every time. The room stays welcoming, focused, and kind.
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Honest answers

The questions everyone asks

Trying something new takes courage. Here are straight answers to what most women and parents wonder before a first class.

No.

Women's Jiu-Jitsu is a women-only class. Every partner you work with on Tuesday night is a woman or a girl.

Yes.

You don't need to get in shape before you start. Training is how you get in shape. Warm-ups and drills meet you where you are, and you go at your own pace.

Safety comes first.

Partners cooperate while you learn, and when someone taps (a quick pat on her partner or the mat), everyone stops right away, every time. You won't be thrown into live rolling on your first day.

That's normal.

Everyone on the mat started as a beginner, and most people feel a few nerves before a first class. Professor Zaide will welcome you and pair you with a partner, so you're never left standing on your own.

Workout clothes.

A fitted t-shirt or rash guard, plus athletic pants, leggings, or shorts without zippers or pockets. You train barefoot on the mat. Bring water, tie your hair back, and take off any jewelry. You don't need a gi for your first class. After that, you'll train in a Flow Academy gi, and we'll help you get yours.

Yes.

Girls 10 and up are welcome in this class. Professor Zaide pairs partners by size and experience, so your daughter trains with someone who fits her.

Still wondering about something? Text us at (951) 337-3781 and we'll answer it.

What you gain

Stronger, on and off the mat

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rewards technique and timing over size and strength. That is exactly why it fits women so well, and why it gives back so much more than a workout.

Professor Zaide with four women in white gis, standing arm in arm on the mat

Self-defense that works on a bigger person

Jiu-jitsu is built on leverage and technique rather than size, so you learn how to control and escape a bigger, stronger person, especially on the ground. You practice it with a real, resisting partner, not just in theory.

Confidence that carries off the mat

Every week you can do something you couldn't the week before. That steady, earned progress shows up in how you walk into a room at work, at school, and at home.

Strength without a boring workout

Drilling and moving with a partner builds strength, flexibility, and conditioning all at once. You are so busy learning that you forget you are working out.

Stress relief and real focus

For one hour there is no room to think about anything else. Jiu-jitsu is problem-solving with your whole body, and you walk out with a clearer head.

A women-only community

Training beside other women builds real friendships fast. You learn together, cheer each other on, and show up for each other every Tuesday.

A path that grows with you

Jiu-jitsu has a clear belt path, and you move along it at your own pace. There is always a next step to work toward, and no deadline to reach it.

“As women, we spend so much time taking care of everyone else, and Jiu-Jitsu is something I do for ME.”

Professor Zaide

Professor Zaide with students, women and girls of different ages in matching Flow rash guards, smiling together in a selfie

Mothers & daughters

Train together

And sometimes the best thing you do for yourself is something you share. Because this class welcomes women and girls ages 10 and up, you can bring the people who matter most and learn side by side.

  • Moms & daughters
  • Sisters
  • Best friends
  • Cousins
  • Aunts & nieces
  • Your hour, every TuesdayOne evening a week that belongs to the two of you.
  • Real skills for both of youThe same techniques, from the same instructor, in the same room.
  • Partners matched with careProfessor Zaide pairs partners by size and experience, so everyone trains with someone who fits.
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Your first class

What your first Tuesday looks like

No surprises. Here is how your first class goes, from the first message to the drive home.

  1. Before

    Send us a message

    Use the form or text (951) 337-3781. We'll confirm your spot and answer any questions before you come.

  2. Arrive

    Get a warm welcome

    Come a few minutes early. You'll meet Professor Zaide and your classmates, and she'll show you where everything is.

  3. Warm up

    Get your body moving

    An easy, guided warm-up you can do at your own pace. Nobody expects you to keep up with anyone on day one.

  4. Learn

    One or two core techniques

    Professor Zaide demonstrates slowly, then breaks each technique into simple steps so it makes sense.

  5. Drill

    Practice with a partner

    You and your partner take turns, cooperatively, until the movement starts to feel natural. You won't be thrown into live rolling.

  6. Leave

    Walk out knowing a real escape

    You leave your very first class with a technique you can actually use, and a reason to come back next Tuesday.

Your reason

What brings you here?

Tap the one that sounds most like you.

Learn to protect yourself

Jiu-jitsu teaches you how to stay calm, create space, and get back to your feet, using leverage instead of strength. Every Tuesday you practice it for real with a partner, so the skills are yours.

Start with self-defense

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need any experience to join?

No. Beginners are welcome, and no experience or fitness level is required. Techniques are taught step by step at a relaxed pace, so you can start exactly where you are.

Is this class only for women?

Yes. This is a women-only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class for women and girls ages 10+. Every training partner in the room is a woman or a girl.

Can my daughter and I train together?

Yes, as long as she is 10 or older. Women and girls ages 10+ train together in this class, so a mother and daughter can learn side by side. Professor Zaide pairs partners by size and experience.

What should I wear to my first class?

Wear comfortable workout clothes: a fitted t-shirt or rash guard and athletic pants, leggings, or shorts without zippers or pockets. You train barefoot on the mat. Bring water, tie your hair back, and remove any jewelry. You do not need a gi for your first class. After that, you'll train in a Flow Academy gi, and we'll help you get yours.

Do I need to be in shape before I start?

No. Training is how you get in shape. Warm-ups and drills are done at your own pace, and no fitness level is required.

How do you keep the mats clean?

We keep the mats clean and ask everyone to come with clean training clothes, trimmed nails, and to wear sandals off the mat.

Who teaches the class?

Professor Zaide teaches it. She is a Black Belt and Flow Academy's Women's Program Lead, and she also leads Flow's women's program in Indio.

Women's Jiu-Jitsu · Tuesdays 6:00–7:00 PM

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“…a place where they can rise, lead, and believe in their own strength.”

Professor Zaide

Curious, a little nervous, or just have a question first? Send a message and we'll help you get started. Your first class is free.

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