Tanya Lindsay

background

Tanya begun her sporting career playing Rugby, but moved onto BJJ, attracted by its blend of physicality and technical complexity. Off the mats as well as working as an NHS A&E Consultant, she is also a medic for Exeter Chiefs.

Having been training and competing both nationally and internationally for over a decade, Tanya is very experienced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black belt with a wealth of techniques. She shares her knowledge teaching the women's only classes, and some of the beginners foundation classes.

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EXPERIENCE

Having amassed an impressive competition record and with a reputation for being an excellent ambassador for the sport, she is sponsored by OPRO Mouthguards and Meerkatsu clothing.

Tanya loves the pursuit of knowledge and is a passionate and skilled communicator when it comes to explaining techniques to students.

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Competition Success

  • November 2019 - Bristol Submission Only Gold

  • April 2018 - Devon Open Gi Gold

  • January 2018 - IBJJF Europeans Gi Silver

  • September 2017 - Fight Like a Girl Gi Silver, No Gi Bronze

  • October 2016 - Copa Cyclone (Brazil) Silver

  • September 2016 - Naga (Rio) Gi Gold, No Gi Silver

  • May 2016 - British open, Gold

  • Jan 2016 - IBJJF European Championships, 2 x gold

  • Nov 2015 - Nottingham Open, gold & bronze

  • Nov 2015 - British Open no gi, silver & bronze

  • Oct 2015 - South West Open, 2 x gold

  • Sep 2015 - Newquay Open, gold

  • Jan 2015 - IBJJF Euros, silver

  • Sep 2014 - British Open no gi, silver

  • Sep 2014 - Newquay Open, 3 x gold

  • Aug 2014 - NAGA, gold

  • Aug 2014 - German Kumite, silver

  • May 2014 - British Open, 2 x silver

  • Feb 2014 - Newquay Open, gold & silver

  • Feb 2014 - Abu Dhabi World Pro trials, bronze

  • Feb 2014 - British Submission League, gold

  • Sep 2013 - British Open no gi, silver

  • Aug 2013 - German Kumite, gold

  • Aug 2013 - Grappler’s Quest, 2 x gold, silver

  • July 2013 - GB Cornwall Interclub, 2 x gold

  • July 2013 - GB submission only, gold

  • May 2013 - British Open, gold

  • April 2013 - Plymouth Open, gold

  • April 2013 - Welsh Open, gold

  • March 2013 - Bristol Open, gold & silver

  • Feb 2013 - Abu Dhabi World Pro trials, bronze

  • Feb 2013 - Spartan Grapple Challenge (no gi), gold

  • Dec 2012 - GB submission only, gold

  • Nov 2012 - British Open no gi, gold

  • Nov 2012 - English Open, gold & silver

  • Sep 2012 - Dorset and Hants open, 2 x gold

  • Aug 2012 - Bristol open, bronze

  • June 2012 - Bournemouth Open, gold

  • June 2012 - London International Open, gold & silver

  • April 2012 - Southern Open, silver

  • Nov 2011 - English Open, gold