Burgenland's Jiu-Jitsu stars fight for medals in Bangkok!

Burgenland's Jiu-Jitsu stars fight for medals in Bangkok!

At the Jiu-Jitsu World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand, the Burgenland fighters Lisa Fuhrmann and Julia Blawisch once again provided moments of happiness. On November 5, 2025, they won medals in an exciting competition, showing that Burgenland athletes are internationally popular.

The successes of Fuhrmann and Blawisch are evidence of the continued rise of the jiu-jitsu scene in Austria. Lisa Fuhrmann achieved the silver medal in the weight class up to 63 kg. She was able to prevail in the tournament against strong opponents and defeated, among others, the German Lilian Weiken with 12:9 and the Italian Paola Di Bari with 15:14. The Thai fighter Orapa Senatham also had to admit defeat to Fuhrmann - the decision was made 13:10. In the final, however, she narrowly lost to the German Franziska Freudenberger 11:12.

An impressive return

After her cruciate ligament surgery, Fuhrmann put in an impressive comeback performance. Her positive attitude after the final shows that she mastered the hard work and challenges on the way to the medal. “It feels fantastic to come back from my injury and win a medal,” said Fuhrmann.

Julia Blawisch was also able to shine in the same championship. She won the bronze medal in the up to 70 kg weight class. After a first defeat against the Russian Aleksandra Ivanova, she fought her way through the tournament and secured a place on the podium with four consecutive victories. For Blawisch, this is the third medal in a row at the World Championships.

A strong team from Burgenland

The achievements of these two athletes illustrate the strength and potential of the Burgenland Jiu-Jitsu team. According to ASVÖ Burgenland, the team has grown significantly in recent years and regularly provides successful fighters. In addition to the achievements of Fuhrmann and Blawisch, the upcoming participation of Yoanna Ivanova is also noteworthy. The U16 Vice European Champion will compete in the Fighting U16 -63 kg class on November 8th.

The Jiu-Jitsu World Championship took place at the Chantanayingyong Gymnasium in Bangkok and was supported by the IJujitsu International Federations (JJIF) and the University Sports Board of Thailand (USBT). The event was part of the 2025 Jiu-Jitsu University World Series and attracted numerous athletes from around the world who fought in various disciplines including Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and No-Gi Grappling.

Finally, it remains to be said that the success of Fuhrmann and Blawisch is of great importance not only for them personally, but also for the sport of Jiu-Jitsu in Austria. These achievements represent the continued development of the sport in the region and encourage new talent to immerse themselves in this fascinating discipline.

For more information on what's happening in the world of Jiu-Jitsu, check out reports from here MyDistrict and ASVÖ Burgenland, as well as an overview of the upcoming tournaments JiuJitsuBlog.