Jiu Jitsu black belt, Elisabeth Clay Moreira, recently talked about her experience working with ZEBRA and what she loves about training and competing on ZEBRA products. She what she has to say about her career and her experience working with the ZEBRA team. 

About Elisabeth Clay Moreira

• ZEBRA has been working with Elisabeth and supporting her since she was 16, since the first time she won the trials. She’s now much older, more experienced, and definitely more decorated. Her numerous wins at the black belt level include: 4 x IBJJF Pan No-Gi Champion 
• 3 x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion  
• 3 x IBJJF American National 
• Polaris Under 66kg Grand Prix Champion  
• IBJJF American National No-Gi Champion 
• IBJJF Dallas International Open Champion 
• SUBVERSIV Tournament Champion 
• F2W Heavyweight Champion 

See some of her interview here. “I’ve always had a great experience working with them and I’m glad that we’ve been able to have this very long-term relationship at this point. - Elisabeth Clay Moreira 

Her Experience Working with ZEBRA

Elisabeth Clay had her first experience on ZEBRA Mats while in competition. “My first experience was with IBJJF Pan Ams. If you’ve ever trained on Puzzle Mats, which I was used to training on, they are very different. Puzzle Mats are very sticky...My very first time competing was on ZEBRA Mats and after that I realized I need to be training somewhere that I’m going to have the same mat that I’m competing on.” Elisabeth uses the 1.5 Smooth ZEBRA Mats in her home gym. She also recommends the ZEBRA Mat Cleaner, as they gyms that have those are the cleanest mats she’s ever seen. “They last. The warranty on them is good, but also just, for me as an athlete, training on what you compete on is important. These are at all the IBJJF tournaments.” What does she love most about ZEBRA Mats? “I get the least mats burns. I hate mat burns.” 

See more of her interview here.

Her Approach to BJJ

Before achieving her black belt in BJJ under the guidance of Osvaldo Moizinho, Elisabeth grew up in a family of gymnasts. All her older siblings were elite gymnasts, and she needed a sport to do. She chose jiu jitsu, got addicted to it, and the rest has been history for her very long and decorated career. Elisabeth Clay’s approach doesn’t differ much from the norm, but it’s backed by intensive hard work. She tries to go in and get as many rounds as she can. She believes training with the best is going to make her the best athlete possible. See Elisabeth’s entire biography and learn more about her here. ZEBRA Mats are Ideal for BJJ Training

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Zebra 1.5” Mats are specifically designed to provide the perfect balance of protection, stability, and durability, making them an ideal choice for BJJ practitioners at all levels. With a multi-density foam core, our mats offer superior shock absorption, reducing impact on joints and minimizing the risk of injury during takedowns, throws, and groundwork. Their tatami-textured surface adds just the right amount of grip to prevent unnecessary slipping while still allowing for smooth transitions and fluid movement. Durability is important for any BJJ academy, and Zebra Mats are built to last. Their closed-cell vinyl surface is moisture-resistant, easy to clean, and designed to withstand years of intense training without breaking down. Whether you run a professional BJJ gym or train at home, you can trust in our industry-leading quality!  

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