ELEVATION JIU - JITSU

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Grappling and Wrestling

Unfortunately we are closed until at least March 15th !!

Unfortunately, we are currently closed due to the national lockdown. As soon as the indoor sports locations are allowed to reopen, we will open our doors immediately.

What is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Braziliaans Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)

BJJ is a martial art that focuses on bringing the opponent to the ground as quick as possible - by taking an opponent down and then continuing with the ground fight. The object of the game is to get the opponent to give up as quick as possible using various submissions. Moving the fight to the ground removes the advantage that a more skilled standing fighter has.

MMA/UFC

This can also be seen in the major Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) competitions, of which the UFC is an example. In these competitions, the majority is decided on the ground. It is therefore important for every fighter, of whatever discipline, to master the ground fight. Statistics show that 80% of street fights end on the ground.

Technique beats strength

The techniques used in BJJ depend on leverage, timing and weight distribution. This allows a smaller, weaker person to beat the bigger, stronger opponents. This is not only theory, as with most martial arts, but this is the daily practice during training and sparring on the mat. Do you want to experience this yourself? Click on the button for a free trial lesson.

“There is no losing in jiu jitsu. You either win or you learn.”

Community

BJJ is simply impossible without training partners. The better your training partners, the better your training will be and the faster you will develop. BJJ is a very intense interpersonal struggle for dominance, carried out within a structure that prevents people from actually harming each other. The “tap” system to indicate defeat prevents people from actually hurting each other.

It is more or less like chess, I make a move and then “you” again. We continue until we have the other checkmate and he / she has nowhere to go.

Okay you got me, I tap and we start again. Instead of a fight, it becomes a game.

Because it is so important in Jiu Jitsu that your training partners keep getting better, you see that everyone is always busy helping each other to improve their techniques.

In addition, your training partners help with basic things like keeping you motivated and responsible (“Hey, where were you Tuesday? You’re always there!”),

But that also helps you to improve and keep moving.

Testimonials

" Very awesome gym. They provide instructions in English as well. Very open to non-Dutch people, and definitely safe for beginners and women as well. There is zero politics here and the atmosphere feels like family. It is definitely a very good return of my investment here, as over one year I have become much better athletically, stronger, faster and more confident in myself. I cannot recommend a better gym to start your martial arts journey "

SWADHIN NANDA

" Great gym with a fantastic culture. Amazing environment to train BJJ and learn so much more along the way! "

THOMMY TIMMERMANS

" I trained there for almost a year now, and I highly recommend Elevation Sports. There are many classes held by different instructors allowing the study of Jiu-Jitsu under its many aspects: gi, no gi, fundamentals, advanced techniques, leg logs, take downs and all you need to learn. The scheduled is flexible, offering classes and open mats all week. The group is large and varied, but the psychology across all the people is healthy, making Elevation Sports a very happy environment while still being competitive and challenging. There is also always someone up for competitions. The facility is large and can host easily big groups. The mats are extremely clean and taken care on daily basis (by experience, not such a given). Showers and changing rooms are comfortable and extremely clean too. "

AMEDEO BELLUNATO

" Ondertussen train ik bijna een jaar bij Elevation Sports. Vanaf het begin heb ik mij direct erg welkom gevoeld en de mensen zijn erg vriendelijk. Er wordt hard getraind maar ook zeker veel gelachen. De trainers zijn capabel, geduldig en behulpzaam als je vragen hebt. Al met al ben ik erg blij dat ik de stap heb gezet om eens een proefles te proberen want één les smaakt naar meer! "

JEROEN

Outstanding gym and great people, definitely the best place for Jiu-Jitsu in Utrecht. I have been training here for two years and the guys have constantly been improving the gym and expanding the repertoire of the classes. Also very beginner friendly.

CHRISTOPH GEISENBERGER

I’ve been training here for over two years. It’s a great gym with an uplifting vibe, providing classes and or open mat hours on a daily basis. Head instructor Simeon offers structured lessons and gives attention to everybody on the mat. The gi classes on Monday and Wednesday are continued with no gi classes, addressing the fundamentals of bjj as a whole. A full class on takedowns is devoted on Saturday’s by instructor Hakar. Looking forward to seeing you on the mat!

GOR GABRELIAN

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