The Future of Women’s Jiu-Jitsu
At Atos HQ, a new generation of female Jiu-Jitsu athletes is rising – shaped by world-class coaching, relentless training and a deep sense of community.
Under the leadership of Angelica and Andre Galvao, these talented women are not just winning medals – they’re redefining what it means to compete at the highest level. This blog introduces the incredible athletes behind the Atos HQ Dream Team and the values that bind them together.
Each of these women has their own unique story, style and mindset. But one thing unites them all: their passion for Jiu-Jitsu and the dream of becoming world champions.
Meet the Dream Team
Sarah Galvao
Brown Belt – Lightweight Division
🏠 Born in Ubatuba, São Paulo (Brazil) | Raised in San Diego, California (US)
💥 Favorite Technique: Any submission from the back
🔁 When she joined the Dream Team: Since day one
🏆 Favorite victory or championship title: Purple Belt Grand Slam
🤩 Biggest Jiu-Jitsu inspiration: Andre Galvao
🎧 What’s on her headphones before a fight: Unbreakable – Michael Jackson
💪 If she could have a superpower to help her Jiu-Jitsu, it would be: Unbreakable grip strength.
🏖️ Her favorite activities off the mats: Cooking or baking, and lifting.
Lillian Marchand
Brown Belt – Middleweight Division
🏠 Born and raised in Vernon, British Columbia (Canada)
💥 Favorite Technique: De La Riva / Lilliplata
🔁 When she joined the Dream Team: We made the Dream Team ❤️
🏆 Favorite victory or championship title: Abu Dhabi World Pro 2024
🤩 Biggest Jiu-Jitsu inspiration: Angelica Galvao
🎧 What’s on her headphones before a fight: Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees or One Dance – Drake
💪 If she could have a superpower to help her Jiu-Jitsu, it would be: My hair would never get messy
🏖️ Her favorite activities off the mats: Going to the beach and trying new coffee shops.
Jadeya Sway Reber
Purple Belt – Lightweight Division
🏠 Born and raised in San Diego, California (US)
💥 Favorite Technique: Anything from the lapel
🔁 When she joined the Dream Team: When it started
🏆 Favorite victory or championship title: Brazilian Nationals 2023
🤩 Biggest Jiu-Jitsu inspiration: Angelica Galvao
🎧 What’s on her headphones before a fight: Headlines – Drake
💪 If she could have a superpower to help her Jiu-Jitsu, it would be: Strength
🏖️ Her favorite activities off the mats: Baking
Emily Lynn Leyva
Purple Belt – Light-Featherweight Division
🏠 Born and raised in San Diego, California (US)
💥 Favorite Technique: Arm Bar
🔁 When she joined the Dream Team: When I was juvenile, 3 years ago
🏆 Favorite victory or championship title: IBJJF Pans 2024
🤩 Biggest Jiu-Jitsu inspiration: Andre Galvao
🎧 What’s on her headphones before a fight: She Will Be Loved – Maroon 5
💪 If she could have a superpower to help her Jiu-Jitsu, it would be: Predict the future/super strength
🏖️ Her favorite activities off the mats: Eating, watching movies, beach.
Alexa Rose Herse
Blue Belt – Featherweight Division
🏠 Born and raised in San Diego, California
💥 Favorite Technique: Knee Cut
🔁 When she joined the Dream Team: Since the start
🏆 Favorite victory or championship title: IBJJF Worlds 2024
🤩 Biggest Jiu-Jitsu inspiration: Angelica Galvao
🎧 What’s on her headphones before a fight: Headlines – Drake
💪 If she could have a superpower to help her Jiu-Jitsu, it would be: The ability to instantly learn and perfect any technique.
🏖️ Her favorite activities off the mats: Going to the beach.
Dania Silva
Blue Belt – Juvenile 2 Middleweight
🏠 Born and raised in San Diego, California
💥 Favorite Technique: Spider Guard to Triangles
🔁 When she joined the Dream Team: January 2024
🏆 Favorite victory or championship title: IBJJF Europeans 2025
🤩 Biggest Jiu-Jitsu inspiration: Mackenzie Dern
🎧 What’s on her headphones before a fight: Flashing Lights – Kanye West
💪 If she could have a superpower to help her Jiu-Jitsu, it would be: Never get tired.
🏖️ Her favorite activities off the mats: Long walks.
Maria Clara Quintino
Blue Belt – Juvenile 2 Medium-Heavyweight
🏠 Born and raised in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo (Brazil)
💥 Favorite Technique: Foot Lock
🔁 When she joined the Dream Team: 2024
🏆 Favorite victory or championship title: IBJJF Worlds 2024
🤩 Biggest Jiu-Jitsu inspiration: Sarah Galvao
🎧 What’s on her headphones before a fight: God’s Plan – Drake
💪 If she could have a superpower to help her Jiu-Jitsu, it would be: Infinity technique
🏖️ Her favorite activities off the mats: Going to the beach and spending time with the people I like.
Leticia Teixeira dos Santos
Brown Belt – Heavyweight
🏠 Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, RJ (Brazil)
💥 Favorite Technique: Lasso Guard
🔁 When she joined the Dream Team: 2025
🏆 Favorite victory or championship title: IBJJF Pans 2024
🤩 Biggest Jiu-Jitsu inspiration: Luiza Monteiro
🎧 What’s on her headphones before a fight: A mix of Gospel and Brazilian Funk 150 BPM
💪 If she could have a superpower to help her Jiu-Jitsu, it would be: Impenetrable guard.
🏖️ Her favorite activities off the mats: Eating and sleeping.
Ana Beatriz Alves
Blue Belt – Medium-Heavyweight
🏠 Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, RJ (Brazil)
💥 Favorite Technique: My signature move – Arm Bar from Closed Guard.
🔁 When she joined the Dream Team: January 2025
🏆 Favorite victory or championship title: IBJJF Europeans 2025
🤩 Biggest Jiu-Jitsu inspiration: Honestly, the girls around me. Their focus and dedication make me want to be more focused and dedicated.
🎧 What’s on her headphones before a fight: 7 Years – Lucas Graham
💪 If she could have a superpower to help her Jiu-Jitsu, it would be: the ability to listen to music while I compete. I’d be 1000 times angrier.
🏖️ Her favorite activities off the mats: Take care of myself, skin care, painting my nails.
Maria Raniele Alencar Lima
Brown Belt – Super-Heavyweight
🏠 Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, RJ (Brazil)
💥 Favorite Technique: Pant and Sleeve Sweeps
🔁 When she joined the Dream Team: 2025
🏆 Favorite victory or championship title: IBJJF Pans 2025
🤩 Biggest Jiu-Jitsu inspiration: My friends and I.
🎧 What’s on her headphones before a fight: I like to hear the crowd in the venue
💪 If she could have a superpower to help her Jiu-Jitsu, it would be: Invisibility.
🏖️ Her favorite activities off the mats: Cooking and singing.
Andressa Simas Parreira
Purple Belt – Lightweight Division
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🏠 Born in Magé, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
💥 Favorite Technique: Bow and Arrow Choke
🔁 When she joined the Dream Team: January 2025
🏆 Favorite victory or championship title: CBJJ South American
🤩 Biggest Jiu-Jitsu inspiration: Rodolfo Vieira
🎧 What’s on her headphones before a fight: Faça Valer – L7NNON
💪 If she could have a superpower to help her Jiu-Jitsu, it would be: Be tireless.
🏖️ Her favorite activities off the mats: Workout.
The Legacy Continues
Back in 2019, Angelica Galvao told BJJ Heroes:
“Being the owner of the gym, a black belt woman, it helps a lot, because I know what a woman is looking for in the gym. Then, I apply it on the team […] It’s a team title. Without good leaders, who value and are inclusive of female Jiu-Jitsu, we would not have reached it.”
Six years later, that vision has grown into something extraordinary.
The Atos Dream Team has become a movement – one that represents hard work, sisterhood and unstoppable ambition.
🙌 Want to Train Like the Dream Team?
Join our all-new Dream Team Workshop at Atos HQ!
🗓️ Saturday, May 24th, 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Atos HQ, San Diego
💥 Free & open to women of all levels, all ages and all academies!
Click here to register now and claim your spot
