Help Me Represent New Zealand at the BJJ World Champs!

Kia ora whānau,

I’m reaching out for your support as I prepare to represent New Zealand at the 2025 SJJIF World Special Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Chiba, Japan! As the NZBJJ National Champion, it would be an honour to compete on the world stage and bring back valuable experience to inspire our local BJJ community.

What Your Support Will Cover:

To make this journey possible, I need to raise $3,500 to cover:

✈️ Airfare

🏨 Accommodation

🚆 Local Transport

🥋 Competition Fee

🍛 Meals & Training in Local BJJ Gyms

Why This Matters

In 2024, I stepped on the mats 460 times, challenging myself across different belt levels. Against my own belt, my results were:

✅ 37.8% Wins

🔄 39.5% Draws

💡 22.7% Learning Moments

I live by the principle: "Either we win, or we learn." Every match, win or lose, has helped shape me into a stronger athlete and a better person.

Be Part of the Journey

Winning the NZBJJ National Champion title in December 2024 was a humbling moment—one that reflects years of dedication and the incredible support from the BJJ community here in Aotearoa. Now, I’m taking the next step, and I’d love for you to be part of it.

Any contribution, big or small, will help me get to Japan and represent New Zealand with pride. Let’s show the world what Kiwi resilience and BJJ spirit are all about!

Ngā mihi nui,

Ismael Silva