JESS FRASER
Black belt Jess Fraser is the driving force behind Australian Girls in Gi. She is fiercely proud to be the leader and creator of this groundbreaking group which is the largest nationwide unified organisation of its kind in the world.
Since establishing AGIG in 2010, Jess has identified and recognised the need for fostering an inclusive, gender neutral culture within our community. Through AGIG she has proactively affected the retention and growth of participation levels within our sport; particularly in regard to female athletes. Jess has worked tirelessly on this goal, focusing on cultivating community development, education and cultural change. She does this by creating and maintaining community, large scale female focused events, online and hands-on member support, mentorship and leadership. Empowering women through training, employment opportunities, sponsorship and more.
BLACK BELT
BRONZE, December 2017, IBJJF No Gi World Championships, Los Angeles, 66kg
BRONZE, April 2017, Abu Dhabi World Pro, Abu Dhabi, 62kg Gi
GOLD, February 2017, Australasian Abu Dhabi Pro Trials, 70kg Gi
GOLD, February 2017, Australasian Abu Dhabi Pro Trials, Open weight Gi
TOP TEN RANKED BLACK BELT 2017 SEASON, UAEJJ
BROWN BELT
GOLD, February 2016, NAGA Las Vegas, 61kg Gi
GOLD, February 2016, NAGA Las Vegas, Open Weight Gi
GOLD, February 2016, NAGA Las Vegas, Open Weight No Gi
GOLD, October 2015, Pan Pacific Championships, 66kg Gi
GOLD, October 2015, Pan Pacific Championships, Open Weight Gi
GOLD, October 2015, Pan Pacific Championships, Open Weight No Gi
GOLD, February 2015, Australasian Abu Dhabi World Pro Trials, 75kg
SILVER, February 2015, Australasian Abu Dhabi World Pro Trials, +75kg open weight
FEMALE TEAM CHAMPIONS TROPHY, October 2015, Pan Pacific Championships
PURPLE BELT
GOLD, September 2014, The Machados, 61kg
GOLD, September 2014, The Machados, Open Weight
SILVER, April 2014, Abu Dhabi World Pro (Abu Dhabi), 72kg
GOLD, November 2013, Australasian Abu Dhabi World Pro Trials, u66kg
GOLD, November 2013, Australasian Abu Dhabi World Pro Trials, Light Open Weight
GOLD, September 2013, Australian Championships GTA, 69kg
GOLD, September 2013, Australian Championships GTA, Open Weight
GOLD, September 2013, The Machados, 74kg
GOLD, September 2013, The Machados, Open Weight
GOLD, August 2013, Australian Cup, 69kg Gi
GOLD, August 2013, Australian Cup, 69kg No Gi
GOLD, August 2013, Australian Cup, Gi Open weight
GOLD, August 2013, Submission Only MG
GOLD, April 2013, Synergy Pro, 64kg Gi
GOLD, April 2013, Synergy Pro, Open Weight Gi
GOLD, February 2013, Abu Dhabi Pro Trials (Sydney), <63kg Purple/Brown/Black
GOLD, November 2012, Pan Pacific Championships, 66kg Gi
GOLD, November 2012, Pan Pacific Championships, 66kg No Gi
SILVER, November 2012, Pan Pacific Championships, Open weight Gi
GOLD, July 2012, Synergy Pro, Open Weight
MOST TECHNICAL FEMALE FIGHTER TROPHY, September 2014, The Machados
BLUE BELT
SILVER, June 2012, IBJJF World Championships, Los Angeles, 64kg
GOLD, May 2012, Australian Jiu Jitsu Classic, 66kg Gi
GOLD, May 2012, Australian Jiu Jitsu Classic, Open Weight Open Belt
GOLD, May 2012, QLD State Championships, 66kg Gi
GOLD, May 2012, QLD State Championships, 66kg No Gi
GOLD, May 2012, QLD State Championships Blue-Black, Open weight Gi
BRONZE, April 2012, Abu Dhabi World Pro, Abu Dhabi, Open weight
GOLD, April 2012, Victorian State Championships, 66kg Gi
GOLD, April 2012, Victorian State Championships, 66kg No Gi
GOLD, April 2012, Victorian State Championships, Open weight Gi
GOLD, April 2012, Victorian State Championships, Open weight No Gi
GOLD, November 2011,Abu Dhabi Pro Trials, New Zealand, Open weight
GOLD, September 2011, Pan Pacific Championships, 71kg Gi
GOLD, September 2011, Pan Pacific Championships, 71kg No Gi
GOLD, September 2011, Pan Pacific Championships, Open Weight No Gi
SILVER, September 2011, Pan Pacific Championships, Open Weight Gi
GOLD, June 2011, Australian Cup, 64kg Gi
GOLD, June 2011, Australian Cup, 64kg Nogi
GOLD, June 2011, Australian Cup, Open weight Gi
GOLD, June 2011, Australian Cup, Open weight No Gi
GOLD, March 2011, Victorian State Championships, 61kg Gi
GOLD, March 2011, Victorian State Championships, 61kg No Gi
GOLD, March 2011, Victorian State Championships, Open Weight Gi
GOLD, March 2011, Victorian State Championships, Open Weight No Gi
SILVER, January 2011, Australasian ADCC Trials, u60kg
FEMALE TEAM CHAMPIONS TROPHY April 2012, Victorian State Championships
MOST TECHNICAL FEMALE FIGHTER TROPHY September 2011, Pan Pacific Championships
FEMALE TEAM CHAMPIONS TROPHY, September 2011, Pan Pacific Championships
FEMALE TEAM CHAMPIONS TROPHY, March 2011, Victorian State Championships
MOST TECHNICAL FEMALE FIGHTER TROPHY, March 2011, Victorian State Championships
WHITE BELT
GOLD, September 2010, Pan Pacific Championships, 67kg Gi
GOLD, September 2010, Pan Pacific Championships, 67kg No Gi
GOLD, September 2010, Pan Pacific Championships, Open Weight Gi
SILVER, September 2010, Pan Pacific Championships, Open Weight No Gi
FEMALE TEAM CHAMPIONS TROPHY September 2010, Pan Pacific Championships
PRESS
We sit down with Brazilian Black Belt Jess Fraser. Earning her rank in just 6 years, Jess is the 12th ever female Black Belt in Australia.
She travels the globe, dominates tournaments and is the driving force behind Australian Girls in Gi. Here's BJJ Black Belt Jess Fraser's story.