Empowerment on the Mats – Self-Defense Success at Jewel Jiu Jitsu

Jewel Jiu Jitsu Academy had an amazing turnout for our self-defense class! 💪 Everyone involved was introduced to Jiu Jitsu, learned about its benefits, and worked through real-world scenarios with practical tools to handle them. Big thanks to everyone who came out to learn, train, and empower themselves—we can’t wait to see you back on the mats! #JewelJiuJitsu #TheJewelWay #TeamJewel ....

?? BLUE BELT EARNED — NOT GIVEN ??

It was an arduous journey, filled with bumps, sweat, sore nights, and self-doubt. But through it all, Eric Davignon stayed the course. He showed up when it was hard. He pushed through when most would’ve tapped out. And this week, he was rewarded for his grit, consistency, and heart—with his blue belt. This isn’t just a promotion—it’s a symbol of the hours, the struggle, and the growth. From white belt nerves to blue belt confidence, Eric embodies what it means to trust the process and keep grinding . Join us in congratulating him on this major milestone! 👏🔥 #JewelJiuJitsu #BlueBeltJourney #HardWorkPaysOff #DiegoRamalhoBJJ #TeamJewel ....

A strong showing at Raleigh NewBreed! ????

Our Little Gems stepped onto the mats with heart, skill, and determination—and they kicked butt! Proud is an understatement. The future of Jewel Jiu Jitsu is shining bright! #JewelJiuJitsu #DiegoRamalhoBJJ #NewBreedRaleigh #LittleGems #BJJFuture #TeamJewel #WeTrainDifferent ....

Coach Jewel Strikes Gold at IBJJF Virginia Open! ??

Two hard-fought matches, and a nail-biting final that had everyone on edge. Down by 2 points with a minute left, Coach Jewel hit his signature G-roll sweep to even the score—and with just seconds on the clock, he secured the match-winning advantage! Clutch performance. Big heart. Champion mindset. Let’s goooo, Coach Jewel! 🔥👑💪 #TeamJewel #IBJJFVirginiaOpen #ChampionMindset #GRollSweep #JiuJitsuVictory #GoldStandard #JewelJiuJitsu #DiegoRahamalloBJJ ....

Can He Do It Again?

One of our top competitors, Nick Hawkey, is heading to IBJJF Virginia fresh off his Gold Medal win at IBJJF Charlotte! 💪 He’s put in the work—trained, drilled, and sharpened every part of his game. Now the question is… Can he do it again? Let’s go, Nick! 🥇🔥 Team Jewel is behind you all the way. ....

Monday Night Raw!!!

It’s almost competition time again. 💪🏽 Jewel Jiu Jitsu, alongside our Diego Ramalho family, is teaming up to sharpen our skills and push each other to new levels. We’ve got a big challenge ahead—but we’re built for this. It’s just hustle. 🥇🔥 ....

Jewel Jiu Jitsu Shows out in Charlotte!

Jewel Jiu Jitsu Shows Out in Charlotte! We brought home 2 Golds, 1 Silver, and 2 Bronzes at IBJJF Charlotte 🥇🥈🥉 A strong start—but we’re just getting warmed up. The goal isn’t just to show up. It’s to level up. Next stop: New Breed Raleigh. It’s just hustle. #JewelJiuJitsu #IBJJFCharlotte #BJJTeam #ItsJustHustle #FayettevilleBJJ #NewBreed2025 ....

Fresh off of Wins Can they do it again?

Eyes on Raleigh – New Breed BJJ Tournament! 🏆 After a tremendous run at IBJJF Charlotte (2 Golds • 1 Silver • 2 Bronzes), we’ve sharpened our game and learned from every match. Now it's time to level up again at Raleigh on July 26, 2025. We’re bringing: • Technique polished through hard-earned lessons • Mindset rooted in hustle and resilience • Team spirit stronger than ever Our goal: Dominate on the mats and convert every lesson into a victory. Raleigh—watch us rise. It’s just hustle. #NewBreed #BJJTournament #RaleighBJJ #JustHustle #TeamJiuJitsu ....

Training Camp Complete

The team has put in the work. The grind is done. Training camp is officially wrapped—now it’s time to show and prove at the IBJJF Charlotte Open. Let’s go, team! Time to represent Jewel Jiu Jitsu and leave it all on the mats! 💎🔥 #JewelJiuJitsu #IBJJFCharlotte #ShowAndProve #TrainHardFightEasy ....

Jiu Jitsu for Breakfast?

💥 6AM Breakfast Class Was a Blast! There’s no better way to start your day than with some hard rounds and high reps to get the dopamine flowing. The crew showed up strong, and it was a great test run for morning training! I’d call it a success. 🥋💪 Morning classes will now be held by request or ramped up during competition weeks - so if you want more early sessions, let us know! #JewelJiuJitsu #MorningGrind #6AMClub #BreakfastClass #CompetitionReady #TeamJewel ....