More than Jiu-Jitsu. Skills for a brighter tomorrow.
Her Pathway is a structured learning program designed to support girls and young women in developing practical life skills through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, self-defence and guided reflection.
Grounded in physical, emotional and relational literacy, the program encourages participants to build awareness, understand and communicate boundaries, practise emotional regulation and make informed decisions.
Through progressive learning experiences, it aims to nurture confidence, resilience, connection and personal agency.
Stronger
Safer
Skills for life
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Program inclusions
What's included in Her Pathway
The structured learning experience, resources and opportunities included in the program.
Program uniform
A participant gi/uniform prepared for Her Pathway.
20 structured sessions
Four five-week cycles, once a week for 90 minutes.
Learning materials
Curriculum and learning resources, including guided reflection materials used across the cycles.
Two gatherings
Peer group-appropriate connection and celebration.
4 cycle graduation tokens
One may be earned after each cycle, subject to the assessment criteria. Together, four recognise graduation from the full program.
Female-led instructor
Designed and delivered by women with decades on the mat, honouring women’s experiences, valuing their voices and opening doors in a traditionally male-dominated sport.
Skills for life
The confidence that builds
Practical skills and personal capabilities the curriculum is intentionally designed to nurture, supporting learning and development beyond the mat.
Personal safety and awareness
Capability, situational awareness and responsible options developed through guided educational practice.
Confidence
Built through experience, adaptation and progress.
Resilience
Composure when things do not immediately go to plan.
Belonging
A peer group shaped by respect, trust and connection.
Future readiness
Boundaries, problem-solving and leadership for life.
Self-Defence Journey Framework
A structured journey from awareness to safety is applied and reinforced every class.
The learning journey
A one-year program, one journey. Four cycles of five weeks.
Launching as a pilot initiative in South-West Sydney in 2027, Her Pathway will be delivered through four progressive five-week cycles, with flexibility to accommodate school, TAFE, VET and university calendars.
One connected pathway
Four learning themes
Each learning cycle
30 guided hours
The four five-week cycles are designed to fit alongside school terms, VET/TAFE blocks and university study periods.
Four connected cycles
Learn. Practise. Apply.
Delivered across the year, each five-week cycle follows a progressive learning structure with age-appropriate objectives, practical activities, guided reflection and supporting materials. Sessions are scheduled around school terms and tertiary study periods, including TAFE and VET.
Who is the pathway for?
A life pathway. Five peer groups. One shared ground.
Different stages. A shared journey.
Peer group 1
Years 7–8
Focus | Awareness & boundaries
Exploring body awareness, balance and safe movement through BJJ, while recognising emotions, communicating boundaries and building confidence.
The Educational Approach
The aim is not to create fear or promote combat sport participation. It is to build transferable life skills through instruction, guided practice, reflection and age-appropriate scenarios, helping participants recognise options, seek help and make responsible decisions when situations become uncomfortable or challenging.
Every peer group explores all four dimensions through BJJ practice, guided reflection and age-appropriate learning experiences.
Physical
Move and respond
Emotional
Recognise and regulate
Relational
Connect and communicate
Personal Agency
Choose and act
Program Fees & Payment Options
Participation fees apply. Full fees, inclusions and payment options are shared during the enquiry process, before enrolment. Instalment arrangements can be discussed with our team.
Location
Growing through partnerships
Her Pathway is planned to run on partner campuses in South-West Sydney, with schools, TAFE or registered training providers, and universities each hosting their own peer groups.
If campus arrangements fall through before program starts, partner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in South-West Sydney have already agreed to give Her Pathway exclusive use of their mats during sessions. All venue, timetable, access and safeguarding details will be confirmed before enrolment opens.
Who it’s for
- School students
- VET/TAFE Students
- University Students
Who makes it possible
- Delivery partners
- Funding partners
Her Pathway 2027
Expressions of interest now open
Places are limited across our 2027 peer groups. Early Expressions of Interest will receive priority consideration when enrolments open.