04/10/2026
What does it mean to earn a Pink Belt in the Gracie Women Empowered program? 🩷
It means hard work, resilience, determination, dedication and mastery of the entire program. But to every woman who completes this program it means something completely personal.
Earning a Pink Belt means empowerment and inner strength. It means forgiving yourself for not knowing something before but committing yourself to never allowing something to happen to you or your children again. It means healing old wounds, overcoming personal fears and silencing your own self doubt to remember who you are and forge the best version of yourself you've ever known. It means rebirth and new beginnings. And, it means so much more!
Last night I had the honor and privilege of awarding my very first two Pink Belts (ever!) to two incredible women, my students, Kristin and Cailin!
I am beyond proud of you both for all of the hours of training you've dedicated to the program both on and off the mat. Your growth has been nothing less than inspiring and you've both helped me become a better teacher in the process! You are both such significant pieces of the community we have all built together and I am lucky and blessed to know you and have you as my students!!
I couldn't be happier to award my first two Pink Belts to you both last night! I'm so proud of you, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Your Pink Belt is a physical representation of the transformation inside 🩷🙏💪🥋 I can't wait to see you both continue to grow along your journey in life and Jiu Jitsu!!
All my best,
Coach Danielle 🫶🏽
