LILLIAN MARCHAND WINS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN MIDDLECLASS

“I want to continue to help the next generation find confidence in themselves and realize that they’re capable of whatever they put their minds to.”

— Lillian Marchand

 The World Champion status was achieved after years of hard work and goal setting. Lillian has had a track record of success and growth with every year and every tournament. Her dedication and determination is paying off with 2 Black Belt World Champion titles under her belt.

Her most recent win adds to an ever growing list of her accomplishments including:

Juvenile: Two-Time IBJJF Juvenile World Champion, Two-Time Juvenile Pan Champion, European Champion, Brazilian Champion.

2024: IBJJF World Champion, Pan Champion, European Champion, No-Gi World Champion, Abu Dhabi World Professional Champion.

2025: Pan Champion, European Champion, Brazilian Champion, Abu Dhabi World Professional Champion, promoted to Black Belt.

2025-2026 Black Belt: No-Gi World Champion, Pan Champion, World Champion (Gi), European Medalist, Brazilian Medalist, Professional Super Fight Winner.

Lillian's impressive accomplishments certainly has caught the attention of the Chief and Council of OKIB and they are grateful that Lillian's work ethic and talents continue to raise awareness of their nation, their reserve and their community and congratulate her success.

The North Westside Communities Association would like to add their congratulations to Lillian Marchand on her recent 2026 Black Belt Middleweight Gi World Championship win and wish her continued growth and success in the future.

Lillian has demonstrated that she is a great role model for all young women that have goals and desires and the heart and work ethic to make their dreams come true. Keep dreaming Lillian. We love following your journey.