Meet Sanity Jiu Jitsu’s female instructor Lyanne Perez. She received her black belt under Royler Gracie in 2019 and has over 11 years of grappling experience. She began training as a result of being in a vulnerable situation as a teenager and has since competed at the highest levels taking 3rd place at the Jiu Jitsu Pan-American and World Championships in both 2018 and 2019 as a brown belt. Never one to shy away from teaching, Lyanne has been instrumental in helping many young girls and women navigate their journey through Jiu Jitsu over the years. She strives to empower women and help them build confidence in the same way Jiu Jitsu has helped her. When not training, Lyanne is a licensed massage therapist. She also enjoys practicing yoga and eating theme park food (yes, that’s a hobby).

• 2022 -1st Place IBJJF Pan-American Championships (Black Belt)
• 2020 – Fuji Pro Superfight winner (Black belt)
• 2019 – 3rd place IBJJF Las Vegas Open – Absolute division – (Black belt)
• 2019 – 3rd place IBJJF Las Vegas Open (Black belt)
• 2019 – 3rd place IBJJF World Championships (Brown belt)
• 2019 – 1st place IBJJF Chicago Open (Brown belt)
• 2019 – 3rd place IBJJF Pan-am Championships (Brown belt)
• 2018 – 3rd place IBJJF Las Vegas Open – Absolute division – (Brown belt)
• 2018 – 1st place IBJJF Las Vegas Open (Brown belt)
• 2018 – 3rd place IBJJF World Championships (Brown belt)
• 2018 – 1st place IBJJF Miami Spring Open (Brown belt)
• 2017 – 1st place IBJJF Atlanta Open (Purple belt)
• 2016 – 1st place IBJJF Chicago Open (Purple belt)
• 2016 – 1st place IBJJF Charlotte Open (Purple belt)