WHY SHE FIGHTS

Women's Jiu-Jitsu & Warrior Heart Gathering

Sunday 21 June | 10am–1pm

📍 Dominance MMA, Abbotsford VIC

Every woman is fighting for something.

For her dreams.

For her healing.

For her children.

For her future.

For the woman she is becoming.

This is more than a Jiu-Jitsu seminar.

It is an intimate gathering for women who want to move their bodies, challenge themselves, connect with like-minded women, and explore what it means to stand in their power, their truth and their Warrior Heart.

Hosted by Shantelle Thompson OAM, this unique experience combines practical Jiu-Jitsu, high-performance mindset, personal storytelling, and authentic conversation.

Whether you're an athlete, a mother, a business owner, navigating change, rebuilding after a difficult season, or simply seeking connection and growth—this space is for you.

About Shantelle

🏆 3x World Champion

🥋 Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

🇦🇺 Former Australian Representative in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Freestyle Wrestling

🥇 Australian Wrestling Champion

👩‍👧‍👦 Mother of Five

🔥 Ranked #1 Masters Athlete in Australia

For more than 20 years, Shantelle has pursued excellence in sport while navigating motherhood, entrepreneurship, mental health recovery, identity, leadership and life's challenges.

Today, her pursuit of Black Belt World Champion is no longer about proving herself to the world.

It is about remembering who she is and becoming the woman she was always meant to be.

What You'll Experience

90 Minute Jiu-Jitsu Seminar

Learn techniques, concepts, mindset and competition principles that have supported Shantelle's journey from beginner to world champion.

Suitable for beginners through to experienced martial artists.

90 Minute Warrior Heart Gathering

An intimate Q&A, yarn and conversation exploring:

• Why we fight

• Confidence and self-belief

• Motherhood, ambition and purpose

• Identity and belonging

• Mental health and healing

• Courage, resilience and becoming

• Standing in your power, truth and heart

Followed By

🥗 A shared meal

🤝 Connection with other women

❤️ Community and conversation

Who Is This For?

This gathering is open to all women.

All ages.

All fitness levels.

All sporting backgrounds.

All martial arts backgrounds.

No experience required.

Whether you train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, AFL, rugby, basketball, netball, CrossFit, running, strength sports—or have never stepped onto a mat before—you are welcome.

Come exactly as you are.

Founding Gathering #1

This is the first Why She Fights gathering and places are intentionally limited to create an intimate experience.

Only 30 Women

Investment: $100

Includes:

✅ 90-Minute Jiu-Jitsu Seminar

✅ 90-Minute Warrior Heart Gathering

✅ Live Q&A with a 3x World Champion

✅ Shared Meal & Community Connection

✅ Founding Gathering #1 Experience

Standing in your power, your truth and your heart is one of the greatest acts of love you can offer yourself—and those you love.

Come train.

Come connect.

Come remember.

Come rise.