Cassie Burkett

Cassie began her Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2023 when she enrolled in the Women Empowered program to learn practical self-defence skills. Through this experience, Cassie discovered many benefits of Jiu jitsu in her life and now can’t imagine her life without it. She recently became a Women Empowered Instructor so she can help other women build confidence and resilience through completing this life changing program. She is also continuing her own training by working towards completing the Combatives program to further develop her Jiu-Jitsu knowledge and technical skills.

With almost 20 years of experience in the community sector, Cassie has dedicated her career to support people to build skills, expand their knowledge, and create positive change in their lives. Becoming a Women Empowered Instructor is a natural extension of that work, bringing together her passion for empowering others with her love of Jiu-Jitsu.

Cassie teaches using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, creating a supportive and inclusive environment where women can learn, grow, and gain confidence at their own pace. She considers it a privilege to walk alongside the incredible women who join the program and to support them on their individual Jiu-Jitsu journey.