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.
Join us for the next
BRIDGE THE FIGHT
MASTERS TOURNAMENT
June 13th 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.
BTF Tournament 1 sold out in 3 days, we want to give as many people as possible a chance to be in the room and feel the vibes…follow us at @bridgethefight.org
You can also catch up on the replay at https://www.youtube.com/@Bridgethefight
Highlights from BTF Tournament 1
Tickets for Bridge The Fight Masters Tournament 2 on June 13th will be available soon…
Thank You to all the Masters who donated to make this event possible, whether you fought, watched or supported the fight
this wouldn’t be possible without you!
wanna Fight??
Apply AS A pro
Do you work in BJJ?
Do you want to be paid to fight?
sign up here for
BTF Tournament 2 of June 13th 2026
Apply AS A master
Are you in a position to give back?
Want to fight alongside Pros and have a once in a lifetime experience?
sign up here for
BTF Tournament 2 of June 13th 2026
you can either sign up with your chosen opponent or we will match you up fairly
Supporter Level: $250 minimum donation - 4 slots available
Training Partner Level: $500 minimum donation - 2 slots available
Champion BackerLevel: $1000 minimum donation - 2 slots available
Help up match you up, tell us about yourslef:
What are bridge the fight tournaments?
A Saturday night in Chinatown with
Four elite super fights
and
up to 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 and master hobbyists train together the day after, 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.
Contact Us
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