The Problem With Women in BJJ: Ffion Davies

February 17, 2026 · 1h 16m

About this episode

Ffion Davies discusses the challenges women face in jiu-jitsu, including myths about self-defense and the need for equal pay in the sport.

Ffion Davies joins James Smith to reveal the problem with women in jiu-jitsu, a sport often gatekept by a "sausage fest" mentality and dangerous myths about self-defense. Davies, a six-time world champion, exposes why the current narrative is failing women and how the lack of equal pay is a quiet crisis threatening the sport's growth. They confront the reality of the "big strong dude" syndrome, the biological discrepancies in training, and the high-stakes battle for financial respect in elite competition. 👁️ Try Neutonic: https://www.neutonic.com/jamessmith 🧪 Check your Test: https://www.manual.co/smith 📝 Business Mentoring: https://www.jamessmith.business 🏋🏼‍♂️ Online Coaching: https://www.jamessmithacademy.com Ffion's Online Training Membership: https://ffiononline.com/ Ffion Davies on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ffioneiradaviesbjj Ffion Davies on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ffiffipengtinginlondon We cover: ⬛ Why the "Self-Defense" Narrative is a Dangerous Lie ⬛ Equal Pay, ADCC & The Battle for Financial Respect ⬛ Why Athleticism is a Trap for Beginners ⬛ The Truth About Skin Infections & "Ballgate" ⬛ Why You Should Learn from Purple Belts, Not Just Legends…

People in this episode

Host: James Smith

Guest: Ffion Davies

Topics covered

women in jiu-jitsu
self-defense myths
equal pay in sports
athleticism in training
community in training

Keywords

jiu-jitsu
women in sports
self-defense
equal pay
athleticism
training challenges
community

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Organizations: Ffion Online, Youtube, Instagram