Elevation Jiu Jitsu

Next Jiu Jitsu Beginnercourse begins Jan. 20

Elevates your game

Elevation Jiu Jitsu

Start your jiu jitsu journey today

Elevation Jiu Jitsu is the BJJ academy of Utrecht, founded by a group of enthusiasts who would like to share their passion and love for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Today Elevation Jiu Jitsu is one of the biggest BJJ gyms in the country.

By offering high-quality but at the same time accessible lessons and courses in a beautiful and clean gym, we want to make everyone, young and old, enthusiastic about this great sport.

We want you to enjoy coming to our gym, you don’t have to but you have to want it. At the end of your working day you have to look forward to the moment you can get back on the mat.

Due to our unique approach, total beginners can turn themselves into a skilled BJJ practitioner in a short time.

our gym

Explore the Largest BJJ Gym in the Benelux

600 m2 Mat divided into 2 Spaces
Boxing room with 20 punching bags.
Gym for strength and conditioning training.
Physical therapy practice for injuries and recovery.
Two locker rooms with seven showers.
Comfortable lounge for relaxing after your workout.

MEMBERS SPEAKING

My 7-year-old son has been taking jiu jitsu at Elevation for a while now and is absolutely thrilled. Although he was out of it for a while, he now goes three times a week again and doesn't talk about anything else at home - every day he proudly shows what he has learned. In addition to the...

Abderrahim

Nothing but praise for this super fine school! I enjoy training after work and then driving 90 km home with great satisfaction!

Jeremy Vereijken

Clean, neat and sporty gym. With the arrival of Elevation 2.0, Elevation shows that it has the finest gym in the low countries. With 2 mats, a (kick)boxing room and a gym there is something for everyone. From young to old, from recreational athletes to competitive athletes....

Sheldon van den Heuvel

I have been training here for almost two years with great pleasure. Everyone is super helpful and the atmosphere is always good. And the move to the new location is a great improvement in facilities and space.

Alexandros Kakakis

I came to Elevation almost three years ago. The beginner class is a great way to get started with the sport. There is a great community around this gym, both for competitors and recreational players. Come roll with us!

Andy Savoy-Burke

Some of the kindest and most knowledgeable grapplers in the country. I had my first trial lesson with Younes in October 2022 and never left! Younes and his team have managed to nurture a positive sphere where all grapplers (novices and experts) can ask questions....

Adam Mehdi Arafan

Wonderful gym with good facilities and hygiene, nice people and excellent atmosphere. Classes are taught by high-level teachers with attention to detail and passion for the sport. Absolutely recommended for anyone practicing or considering bjj!

Boy De bruijn

Relaxed atmosphere, good facilities, fun social scene. On top of a wide array of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes and seminars there are kids classes, kickboxing, wrestling, and sparring nights. Highly recommended!

Vincent Kranenburg

Fine gym with an athletic and accessible culture. Professional coaches who also take time for you and give extra pointers while practicing techniques. As a newcomer, I felt right at home here in no time.

Bas Tullemans

Fantastic place! With over 500 m2 of mat, the new location is a great place to train! Very stylishly decorated and thought of everything! Also, the class offer is very extensive, several classes every day and also open on holidays ✨ the atmosphere is really top!

Loubna

Amazing people and high quality classes. If you are thinking about starting BJJ or training in general, don't think twice. Started with a fantastic beginner course and now I enjoy the advanced classes.

David Oberholzer

A super gym! What Elevation excels at is how accessible it is for beginners. BJJ can be quite exciting if you have not been exposed to such a physical sport before, but at Elevation there is a lot of choice of classes in basic techniques and there are also classes without sparring. Even if you are a little more experienced, there are European champions walking around among the instructors....

Bruno Hoevenaars

what is BJJ

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

BJJ is a martial art that focuses on getting the opponent to the ground as quickly as possible - through a takedown, throw or shoot - and then continuing the ground fight there. The goal of the game is to get the opponent to give up as quickly as possible through various grabs, clamps and chokes. Moving the fight to the ground removes the advantage that a more skilled standing fighter has.

MMA / UFC

This can also be seen in major Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) matches, of which the UFC is an example. In these contests, the majority are decided on the ground. Therefore, it is important for any fighter, of any discipline, to master the ground fight. Practice shows that 80% of fights on the street, end on the ground.

Technique beats strength

Within BJJ, techniques are used that work on the basis of leverage, timing and weight distribution. This allows a smaller, weaker person to win against larger, stronger opponents. This is not just theory, as with most martial arts, but this is daily practice during training and sparring on the mat. Would you like to experience this for yourself? Then click the button for a free trial lesson.