Gi · No-Gi · Open Mat

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Munich

Leverage over strength, technique over size. Learn the martial art that changed combat sports – in the Gracie tradition, from a professor who started in Brazil in 1993.

12 classes / week München-Obermenzing
Gi · No-Gi · Open Mat

What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a grappling martial art. Instead of trading punches, you learn to take the fight to the ground, control your opponent and finish with a joint lock or choke – safely, because your partner can always tap out.

Its core idea: a smaller, well-trained person can control a bigger, stronger one through leverage, timing and position. That makes BJJ one of the most effective forms of self-defense – and one of the most addictive sports you will ever try.

Gi or No-Gi? · 01

Gi

Trained in the traditional kimono. The grips on collar and sleeves make the game slower and more technical – the classic path to your belts.

Gi or No-Gi? · 02

No-Gi

Trained in rash guard and shorts. Faster, more athletic and closer to Luta Livre and MMA. We offer both – you don’t have to choose.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

What you get out of it

  • 01

    Full-body fitness

    Strength, endurance and mobility – without ever touching a treadmill.

  • 02

    Self-defense that works

    You test every technique against a resisting partner, so you know it works.

  • 03

    Stress relief & focus

    When someone is trying to submit you, there is no room to think about emails.

  • 04

    A real community

    Your training partners become friends – on and off the mat.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

What a class looks like

  1. Warm-up

    Movement drills that prepare your body for grappling.

  2. Technique

    A position, escape or submission, explained step by step.

  3. Drilling

    Repetition with a partner until it becomes second nature.

  4. Sparring

    Positional and free rolling – at your level, with control.

Schedule

When you can train

12 classes a week. Your first one is free.

Monday

–Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Tuesday

–BJJ No-Gi
–Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Wednesday

–Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
–Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Thursday

–Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
–Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Friday

–Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
–BJJ No-Gi
–Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Saturday

–Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
–Open Mat

Sunday

Rest day

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu suitable for complete beginners?

Absolutely. BJJ is learned step by step, and sparring always happens with control. Many of our students started without any martial arts background.

What is the difference between BJJ and judo?

Judo focuses on throws and scores points for a clean throw. BJJ focuses on what happens on the ground: positional control and submissions. Many judokas and BJJ athletes cross-train.

How long does it take to get a blue belt?

It depends on how often you train. With two or three sessions a week, most people earn their blue belt within roughly two years. The professor decides when you are ready.

Is BJJ safe?

Yes – as long as you train with control. Tapping out ends every exchange immediately, and we keep sparring appropriate to each student’s level.

Your move

Your first class is on us.

No contract, no pressure. Pick a class, step on the mat and see for yourself.