Judy Jitsu

Judy Jitsu (they/she/he/it) is a Kanaka Māhū two-spirit performer, organizer, and martial artist based in Eugene, OR. They hold a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, having taught for over 10 years. She is the founder and head instructor of the Queer Eugene Grappling Club, a group dedicated to providing free or donation-based martial arts classes to queer, trans, and BIPOC community members. Judy uses his voice, platform, and body to uplift its community in tangible and meaningful ways.

 

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A photo of Judy Jitsu. A muscular light-skinned person sits on a stool gazing upward in front of a black background. They have black eye make-up, black lipstick and glitter in their mustache. Her dark blonde hair is in a bun. He’s wearing a sheer black crop top with stars over a black bra and black pants. It’s backlit by a purple light. Photo courtesy of the artist.
ID: A photo of Judy Jitsu. A muscular light-skinned person sits on a stool gazing upward in front of a black background. They have black eye make-up, black lipstick and glitter in their mustache. Her dark blonde hair is in a bun. He’s wearing a sheer black crop top with stars over a black bra and black pants. It’s backlit by a purple light. Photo courtesy of the artist.