Oregon Grappling Arts Seminars
Oregon Grappling Arts is proud to host seminars taught by some of the most skilled, knowledgeable, and accomplished grapplers in our sport. Our seminars are open to grapplers/members from all gyms and affiliations.
Past Seminar:
BRIANNA STE-MARIE NO GI SEMINAR
Sunday, April 5, 2026 from 12-2pm
Open mat to follow from 2-4pm for all seminar attendees
Price: $75.00
Seminar Instructor Profile:
Brianna Ste-Marie is a Canadian Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt and one of the most accomplished competitive Brazilian jiu jitsu and submission grappling athletes in the world today. Her competition accomplishments include:
2X IBJJF Adult Black Belt No Gi World Champion
IBJJF Crown Champion
ADCC World Championship Silver Medalist
Who’s Number One Champion
IBJJF Adult Black Belt No Gi European Champion
ADCC North American West Coast Trials Champion
ADCC North American East Coast Trials Champion
Medusa Champion
Brianna is well known for her mastery of the half, octopus, and closed guards as well as a methodical pressure-based style of passing, and her devastating front headlock chokes. Her preferred techniques are incredibly accessible to grapplers of all ages and athletic abilities. Oregon Grappling Arts is incredibly excited to share the mats with such an amazing grappler and stellar human!
Past Seminar:
ANDREW DEGRAFF NO GI SEMINAR
Sunday March 22, 2026 from 12-2pm
Price: $30.00
Seminar Instructor Profile:
Andrew DeGraff is a professional jiu jitsu competitor and coach training and coaching out of Kingsway Jiu Jitsu in Austin Texas. He is currently ranked number 14 in the world at 135 lbs. in Flograppling’s no gi rankings. His competition accomplishments include:
Finisher’s 135-lb. Champion
Midwest Finisher’s 135, 145, and 155-lb. Champion
RISE Invitational 135-lb. Champion
Twisted Church 135-lb. Champion
Andrew is undoubtedly an excellent resource for no gi technique. He shares the mats with some of the highest caliber no gi grapplers and coaches in the sport on a daily basis, and is a coach at one of the most prestigious grappling academies in the world. For the cost of a regular drop-in, you will not want to miss this seminar!
