Between white coat and black kimono, Lina Grosset lives a life defined by duality.

A neurologist by profession and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion by passion, she navigates two worlds that demand absolute precision, resilience, and control.

Filmed over the course of a year, Combative offers an intimate look into the daily life of an athlete who refuses to choose between intellect and instinct. Through night hospital shifts, relentless training sessions, and global competitions, Lina pushes the boundaries of both body and mind.

Beyond the medals, the film explores what it truly means to fight, not only on the mat, but also against fatigue, choices, and life expectations.

In a sport still largely dominated by men, Lina’s journey raises essential questions about discipline, femininity, and identity.

With a minimalist and immersive approach, no narration, only the voices of Lina, and her peers, Combative reveals the unseen world of women who fight, and the fragile balance between control and chaos that defines their strength.