Girls in Gis Washington – Bellingham Event
Get ready for a great training event, open to women and girls of all ages and skill levels. No experience is needed. All participants must register online.
Saturday
July 25, 2026
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Doors open 11:30 AM
Bellingham BJJ
205 W Holly St,
Bellingham, WA, 98225
Guest Instructors: Katie Fialko & Caitlin Bassett
*Tickets are non-refundable non-transferable. If you are not able to make a donation please use code “GIGVIP” when registering so that you are able to participate.
Instructor bios:
Katie Fialko is a black belt at Bellingham BJJ. She received her black belt from Jeff Shaw, and before Bellingham trained at Easton BJJ in Colorado.
Caitlin Bassett is a brown belt at Bellingham BJJ. Caitlin has developed a unique and effective game focused around crucifix positions.
Girls in Gis Oregon – Portland No-gi Event
Get ready for a great training event, open to women and girls of all ages and skill levels. No experience is needed. All participants must register online.
Sunday
July 26, 2026
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Doors open 2:00 PM
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Portland
1735 SE Grand Ave.,
Portland, OR 97214
Guest Instructors: Maria Ruffatto-Gilpin & Hannah Sharp
*Tickets are non-refundable non-transferable. If you are not able to make a donation please use code “GIGVIP” when registering so that you are able to participate.
Instructor bios:
Maria Ruffatto-Gilpin’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey began in Juiz de Mora (MG) Brazil at the age of 14. In 2020 she moved to the U.S. to live and breathe BJJ in Oregon.
She is an ADCC veteran and a 2024 South America double trials champ. In addition, she also holds the following victories:
• Placed 3rd-South America trials 2026
• IBJJF Nogi Pans champion at black belt
•IBJJF Nogi American National champion at black belt
•IBJJF Nogi Worlds medalist at black belt
•IBJJF Gi Worlds medalist at black belt
Besides being a competitor, she wants to give back to the community through jiu jitsu. Unfortunately, her experience with jiu jitsu was very traumatic at one point. Her goal is to change that for females that are starting. She truly believes that a welcoming and loving environment can change people’s lives and have a huge impact on the new generation.
Hannah Sharp is a second-degree black belt, co-owner, and co-head instructor of Oregon Grappling Arts, a jiu jitsu gym in Portland, OR. Hannah is one of the most accomplished no gi competitors in the history of the Pacific Northwest, previously holding a Flograppling ranking as the number four 135-lb female no gi grappler in the world. Her competition accomplishments include:
-IBJJF adult brown belt Nogi World Champion
-IBJJF adult black belt Nogi World Silver Medalist
-ADCC North American West Coast Trials Bronze Medalist
Hannah created and is currently the head instructor of one of the strongest women’s jiu jitsu teams in the Pacific Northwest. She takes pride in furthering women’s jiu jitsu in Portland and is dedicated to maintaining a strong women’s presence at her gym. Hannah loves helping women begin their jiu jitsu journeys and working closely with competitors.
