Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu For Girls & Women
Confidence. Strength. Sisterhood.
A safe, welcoming and empowering space for girls and women to grow in confidence, fitness and self-defence through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Please note: The free rashguards are no longer available as the stock has now finished due to overwhelming support.
WHY JOIN?
Confidence
Build self-belief on and off the mats.
Sisterhood
Join a team of supportive and uplifting women.
Strength
Improve strength, mobility and resilience.
Train With Us
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) for Girls & Young Women
Step onto the mat and discover what you’re truly capable of.
The Zahra Circle BJJ programme is more than just a martial arts class — it’s a welcoming space for girls and young women to build confidence, strength, resilience, and sisterhood through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Led by Brown Belt Coach Susie Lukic, an award-winning competitor and European Gold Medallist, these sessions are designed for all abilities — whether you’re a complete beginner or returning to training.
Why Join?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a dynamic martial art that teaches technique, control, discipline, and self-belief. Through consistent training, participants will:
Build confidence and inner strength
Learn practical self-defence skills
Improve fitness, coordination, and mobility
Develop resilience, focus, and mental discipline
Feel empowered in a supportive environment
Become part of a positive sisterhood and community
More Than a Class
At The Zahra Circle, we believe in creating spaces where girls and women feel safe, supported, and encouraged to grow together.
This programme is about:
Confidence
Strength
Discipline
Community
Sisterhood
Every session is designed to help participants challenge themselves, support one another, and leave feeling stronger — physically and mentally.
Programme Details
Location: Masjid Ghausia, Huddersfield
Day: Fridays
Time: 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Ages: 12–25
Level: Beginner Friendly – All Abilities Welcome
Included
Participants who register early will receive a FREE Zahra Circle rashguard by Adapt (limited stock available).
Who Is This For?
This programme is perfect for girls and young women who want to:
Try something new
Improve confidence and fitness
Learn self-defence
Meet like-minded sisters and build friendships
Be part of an empowering and uplifting environment
Spaces are limited to maintain a supportive training environment.
Join us and be part of something powerful.
New Members
Existing Members
🔥 The Zahra Circle BJJ– We’re Back! 🔥
Get ready to step back onto the mats and experience something powerful.
Join us from Friday 29th May, 7:30pm–9:10pm at Masjid Ghausia for an empowering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) programme for girls aged 12–25, led by Brown Belt Coach Susie Lukic, an award-winning BJJ competitor and European Gold Medallist.🥇
Participants who register early will receive a FREE Zahra Circle x Adapt rashguard (limited stock available).
⚠️ Spaces are limited — secure your place now and be part of something powerful.
Meet the coach
Susie Lukic
Susie Lukic is an award-winning Brown Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor with a passion for empowering girls and women through martial arts, confidence-building and community.
Known for her supportive teaching style and welcoming approach, Susie creates a safe environment where complete beginners and experienced students alike can learn, grow and challenge themselves at their own pace.
Her classes focus not only on practical self-defence and technical skill, but also on helping women build confidence, resilience, discipline and self-belief both on and off the mats.
At the heart of Susie’s coaching is the belief that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu should be accessible, encouraging and empowering for everyone — regardless of background, fitness level or experience.
Through this partnership with The Zahra Circle, Susie is helping create a strong sisterhood where girls and women can feel supported, uplifted and part of something meaningful.
RASHGUARDS by
Adapt Jiu-Jitsu
We’re incredibly grateful to Adapt Jiu Jitsu for supporting our girls’ and women’s BJJ programme with these amazing custom rashguards. 💜
From the quality and comfort to the beautiful design and fit, every detail reflects confidence, strength and professionalism. The rashguards help our girls feel united, empowered and part of a team from the moment they step onto the mats.
At The Zahra Circle, creating spaces where girls and women feel comfortable, confident and inspired is so important to us — and Adapt Jiu-Jitsu has played a huge part in helping bring that vision to life.
We truly appreciate the support, generosity and encouragement shown towards our community, and we can’t wait to see our team training together in these incredible rashguards.
FAQ
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Absolutely! Our classes are designed to be beginner-friendly and welcoming to complete beginners. You do not need any previous martial arts or fitness experience to join.
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Yes 💜
This is a beginner-focused programme where techniques are taught step-by-step in a supportive and encouraging environment. Everyone learns at their own pace. -
Not at all.
BJJ is for everybody, regardless of fitness level or experience. Building strength, confidence and fitness happens naturally over time through training. -
Of course.
We aim to create a modest, comfortable and inclusive environment where hijabi girls and women feel safe, respected and empowered while training. -
Comfortable gym clothing is absolutely fine for your first session. If you register early, you may also receive one of our custom team rashguards provided by Adapt Jiu-Jitsu (limited stock available).
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Yes.
Our sessions are designed specifically for girls and women to create a safe, supportive and confidence-building space. -
Our classes are currently open to girls and young women aged 12–25. (We do make allowances for +- 2 years age difference.
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You’ll learn the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu including:
self-defence techniques
movement and control
confidence and discipline
teamwork and resilience
Most importantly, you’ll become part of a positive and supportive sisterhood.
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Definitely. Many girls join on their own, and we work hard to make everyone feel welcomed, included and comfortable from day one. The atmosphere is friendly, supportive and community-focused.
More Than A Class. It’s Sisterhood.
