# Brazilian delivery rider used jiu-jitsu to subdue man who allegedly punched her on Wexford Street, Dublin

Case 39051. Assault, Co. Dublin, 2026-11-08

**TL;DR:** Janaína Mota, 33, a Brazilian delivery rider, claims a drunk man punched her in the face on Wexford Street, Dublin 8, at about 3am on Sunday 8 November 2026. She used her brown-belt Brazilian jiu-jitsu to subdue him; Gardaí responded and enquiries are ongoing with no injuries reported.

**Stage:** Reported. Reported stages: Reported (2026-11-11)

## People

- Victim: Janaína Mota, Brazilian woman, 33
- Suspect: man

## Reports (1)

| Date | Outlet | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-11 | irishtimes.com | [Woman used Brazilian jiu-jitsu to fight off man who allegedly punched her in Dublin](https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/11/11/woman-used-brazilian-ju-jitsu-to-fight-off-man-who-allegedly-punched-her-in-dublin/) |


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