Where passion meets
possibility
Supporting Excellence in BJJ Instruction
Your donations
support BJJ practitioners
who bring
the highest levels of dedication
to their communities
We support BJJ instructors who pursue excellence through competition, continuous learning, and community building. From academy owners to online educators, from competitors to innovators—we back teachers dedicated to bringing quality, inclusive BJJ to their communities.
Bridge The Fight backs BJJ practitioners
pursuing mastery because
those who give everything to the mat
need support beyond it.
BRIDGE THE FIGHT
MASTERS TOURNAMENT
February 7th 2026
Sponsored by Masterskya NYC
Bridge The Fight presents
Super Fight Night at Masterskaya NYC
— a nonprofit event supporting Pro talent and built for practitioners who want to compete but don't have the time for full tournament schedules.
Join us live at Masterskya NYC on February 7th!
We have a few spots available if you’d like to see the action live, meet the fighters and nibble of a few snacks with us…grab your tickets, space is limited!
If you weren’t fast enough to grab a ticket or if you can’t make it to Chinatown on Saturday Feb 7th, watch the event online.
Join us on February 7th at Masterskya NYC for the fights. Doors open at 5:30 PM, fight start at 6 PM.
20 Spots
Left
Pro Fights Line Up
On February 7th at Masterskaya NYC, Hugh McKenna and Jarbem Pacheco collide in the headline super fight of Bridge The Fight's inaugural Masters Tournament
—a night where elite BJJ competition meets community purpose in the heart of Chinatown.
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Savage MMA, Black Belt, Heavy
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Jiu Livre, Black Belt, Heavy
Donny Ice of Whetstone JJ faces Spencer Mokris of Marcelo Garcia in a showcase of NYC's finest talent you won't want to blink through.
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Whetstone Jiu Jitsu, Purple, Feather
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Marcelo Garcia, Purple, Feather
Master Fights
Line Up
Thank you to our donors, whether you decided to compete or not! This wouldn’t be possible without you…
Arjun and Drew have wanted to fight each other for real forever, thank you both for supporting the people who got you to this moment!
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Masterskya, Purple, Middle
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Masterskya, Purple, Middle
You’re a Pro and you’d like to compete? Let us know…
What is it?
A Saturday night in Chinatown with
Four elite super fights
and
Four Master practitioners fights at Masterskaya NYC
It's competition with purpose: a reason to train harder, a chance to test yourself locally, and a way to give back to the teachers who make us all better. Super fight champions are paid to share their knowledge the following Sunday, closing the loop between community support and high-level instruction.
How do I compete as a Practitioner?
Your $250 minimum donation secures your spot on the mat plus two guests — and every dollar goes directly to supporting professional athletes and instructors who dedicate their lives to this sport.
Win your match, earn a private lesson with a pro!
Three events this year: February 7th, June 13th, and October 10th.
Limited spots. Real stakes.
No profit — just progress.
Meet the Fighters and the teachers
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Super Dave
Black Belt under Kurt Pellegrino, IBJJF No Gi Pans Champion, IBJJF Worlds Silver Medalist, NY Open Champion, Men of War Champion, Former MMA Fighter
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Graciele Del Fava
Graciele Del Fava is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Marco Barbosa and one of the top middle weight competitors in women's BJJ.
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Jackson Barbee
Jackson Barbee brings a data scientist's mind to the mats. A former competitive climber. Jackson is a Blue belt under Roberto Gordoi.
Meet the competitive team
Bridge Squad
Team Bridge Squad is our collective of
BJJ instructors from around the world.
They pursue excellence through competition, study innovative methods, and bring quality instruction to their communities—whether in academies or through online platforms.
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