08/08/2026
"Don't be afraid to fail. Be afraid not to try."
My name is Ciara Wilder Massingale and I have been a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) athlete and competitor for 3 years. I take pride in being a serious student and being dedicated, passionate, committed, and consistent with all of my training on and off the mats. BJJ is my truest passion and I am constantly eager to seek ways to challenge myself, to learn, to improve, and to grow.
I am thrilled to have the exciting and incredible opportunity to compete at the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) No Gi Worlds Championship in Las Vegas in December 2026! Family and friends, I am asking for your help please to achieve this goal!
I am raising funds to help cover expenses such as tournament registration fees, airfare, hotel accommodations, transportation, and other travel costs such as food/nutrition, etc.
Any contribution, no matter how small, is deeply appreciated! I understand completely if you are unable to donate, if you would like to show your support in another way -- please share with friends and family, it would be a huge help!
I am grateful for the chance to test myself and my Jiu-Jitsu against some of the best competitors in the world, on one of the biggest stages in the world. Every bit of support brings me one step closer to representing myself, my team at Oshi Shinobu Dojo, and everyone who has encouraged me along the way.
I have been relentless and hungry in the pursuit of learning. Between being a mother and a wife, countless hours on the mats, injury setbacks, helping out coaching kids Jiu-Jitsu classes, tough training sessions, cross training at other gyms, competitions, strength training, 5 wild years of trail and ultra running, all of the things I have done around trails for the last almost 4 years for my local community -- I keep showing up no matter what and my love for Jiu-Jitsu grows endlessly and I know in my heart that this is what I am supposed to do. I have immersed myself -- and I am so grateful to be on this journey.
I believe in myself. I am worthy. I am deserving to try. BJJ has transformed my life and my family's life. Above all else -- I want to inspire my daughter Luna to always believe in herself, to be brave, to be strong, to have courage, to follow her heart, to do hard things, to go outside of her comfort zone, to always get back up and try again, to keep going, to keep growing, and to never let anyone tell you that you can't do something!
I hope I can inspire others to challenge themselves and to chase their goals, no matter how small or big; no matter if others do not understand. I hope I can inspire others and give them hope that they too can completely transform their lives. I hope others can be inspired to be persistent in striving towards a goal with the same spirit, perseverance, and dedication as I have and do every day. Relentless forward progress!
Thank you for believing in me and being a part of this journey. I promise to keep everyone updated on my journey and competition experience!
With ALL the love and gratitude,
- Ciara ☀️❤️🔥✨️🙏
Here's the direct link!: https://gofund.me/22191b28c
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