Girls in Gis Girls in Gis Texas – Keller 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
August 23, 2026
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Doors open 11:30 AM
Viper Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
9500 Ray White Road, #120
Keller, TX 76244
Guest Instructors: Tracy D’Arcy, Sarah Block & Nattie Boss
*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:
Tracy D’Arcy started training in 2007 under Roberto Kaelin & together they opened Keller’s first BJJ academy.
Tracy is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and a Judo Brown Belt. She currently serves as the academy manager and leads Viper BJJ’s Kids & Adult Basics Programs.
After taking a three-year break from competition, Tracy has recently returned to the mats and is looking forward to competing at Master Worlds this year.
Sarah Block is a Six Blades 2nd degree black belt. She began her martial arts career learning judo at Drexel University. She earned the rank of Ikkyu (3rd degree brown belt) in judo and is a certified kettlebell instructor. She was an assistant instructor and helped build a strong women’s team at Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu Philadelphia before moving to TX. She now teaches a Women’s class at Six Blades Fort Worth and tries to support all the local women’s open mats. She is an avid competitor and a Black Belt – Master 1 – Gi & No Gi World champion, Brasileiro, European & Pan American champion.
Natalie aka Nattie Boss is a Six Blades 1st Degree Black Belt and Judo Brown Belt (Sankyu). She has been training and competing for 16 years. She is a mom of 2 boys, Sports Dietitian, Breathwork Facilitator, Kettlebell Instructor, Performance Coach, and Assistant Coach for the Women’s program at Six Blades Fort Worth. She owns Body By Boss LLC – a wellness brand – that helps female athletes optimize performance and nutrition through various programs, retreats and workshops. She’s an active competitor and a 2x M1 Black Belt Master Pan American Champion World Medalist and No-Gi Pan American Champion
Girls in Gis Girls in Gis Texas – Harlingen 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
August 29, 2026
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Doors open 12:30 PM
Harlingen Jiu Jitsu Club
1207 W. Jackson Ave.,
Harlingen, Texas 78550
Guest Instructors: Lisa Barker & Leanne Ramon
*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:
Lisa Barker began her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2011 at age 30, proving that it is never too late to step onto the mats. She earned her rank as a first-degree black belt under her husband and instructor, Paragon third-degree black belt Justin Barker, and holds the historic distinction of being the first black belt—and first female black belt—promoted at Strong Arm Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. An active high-level competitor from white belt through black belt, Lisa has tested her skills on major stages, including the IBJJF Pan American and World Championships, Fight 2 Win, NAGA, and numerous regional tournaments.
Co-founding Strong Arm Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Corpus Christi, Texas in 2011, Lisa actively coaches both adult and youth programs. Above all, her heart lies in creating a safe, empowering environment where women and young girls can thrive. She is deeply passionate about supporting female practitioners, helping them build confidence, embrace the art of Jiu-Jitsu, and keep fighting both on and off the mats.
Leanne Ramon is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt at Strong Arm BJJ in Corpus Christi, Texas. She is an instructor for women’s class and helps coach the kids’ program. She loves creating a welcoming environment where women of all experience levels can learn, grow, and build confidence through jiu jitsu. Whether she is competing, coaching, or simply sharing what she has learned, her goal is to help others enjoy the journey on and off the mats. She is excited to be a part of Girls in Gis and can’t wait to train with everyone!
