Rochester Jiu Jitsu
Beatriz Barraclough-Tan
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt | Fundamentals & Women's BJJ Instructor
Beatriz Barraclough-Tan is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu purple belt and instructor at Rochester Jiu Jitsu. She has been training at the academy on and off since 2015, with her love of travel taking her around the world and giving her opportunities to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in both Singapore and Australia.
Wherever her travels take her, Beatriz keeps returning to Rochester Jiu Jitsu with the same fun-loving attitude and determination to improve. She combines solid technique with a healthy dose of silliness and is passionate about creating a training environment where students can work hard, learn, and still have fun.
At Rochester Jiu Jitsu, Beatriz teaches Adult No-Gi BJJ Fundamentals and helps lead the academy's Women's BJJ program.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fundamentals
Beatriz teaches Rochester Jiu Jitsu's Adult No-Gi BJJ Fundamentals class, helping students develop the core skills they need as they progress in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
For someone just starting BJJ, there is a lot to learn. Positions, movements, terminology, and techniques are all new, and students are also learning how to work with training partners and become comfortable on the mat.
Fundamentals training gives students a place to build those skills.
Classes focus on essential concepts such as positioning, movement, control, escapes, and submissions while helping students understand how those pieces connect during live grappling.
Beatriz brings her supportive and lighthearted approach to these classes, creating an environment where students can ask questions, make mistakes, and improve without feeling like they need to know everything before they begin.
Women's BJJ
Beatriz also helps lead Rochester Jiu Jitsu's Women Only No-Gi BJJ class.
The program gives women an opportunity to learn and practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu together while developing the same technical foundation taught throughout the academy.
Beginners are welcome, and no previous martial arts experience is necessary.
For women who are interested in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu but may not yet be comfortable jumping into a general class, the women's program offers another way to get started, meet training partners, and become familiar with BJJ.
As students gain experience and confidence, they can also take advantage of Rochester Jiu Jitsu's broader adult schedule and train throughout the academy.
A Fun and Supportive Place to Train
Beatriz believes that taking training seriously doesn't mean everyone has to take themselves seriously.
Her approach combines a genuine desire to improve with the understanding that people are more likely to keep learning when they enjoy being on the mat.
Having trained in different academies while traveling internationally, Beatriz has experienced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a variety of training environments. At Rochester Jiu Jitsu, she is passionate about fostering one that is welcoming, supportive, and fun for students of all experience levels.
Whether you're brand new to BJJ or have been training for years, there is always something to learn—and room to enjoy the process along the way.
Train with Beatriz
Beatriz teaches Adult No-Gi BJJ Fundamentals and Women Only No-Gi BJJ at Rochester Jiu Jitsu.
No previous experience is required to get started.
Check our current schedule to find an upcoming class or come experience Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for yourself with a free first class.
