# Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Firenze - Rio Grappling Club Firenze

> Firenze, Italy

## Overview

**Name:** Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Firenze - Rio Grappling Club Firenze

**Description:** Rio Grappling Club Firenze is an international Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu team founded in 2003 by three-time world champion Roberto Atalla, a 4th-degree black belt from Brazil. The Florence academy is led by Professor Matteo Calamandrei, a 1st-degree black belt who serves as the head instructor.

With numerous affiliated schools across central Italy, Rio Grappling Club Firenze actively competes in major national and international competitions, consistently achieving significant results. Matteo's martial arts journey began in the late 1990s, pioneering combat sports training in Wrestling, Judo, Submission Wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Today, he is recognized as one of Italy's strongest black belts in his weight category and was named captain of the Italian National Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu team in 2012.

The academy teaches both Gi and No-Gi (Grappling) Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, offering training sessions for recreational practitioners and competitive athletes. Classes are available for adults at all skill levels, from fundamentals to competition training, as well as specialized programs for children ages 5 and up. The training philosophy emphasizes continuous improvement through frequent travel to international schools and seminars across Europe, Brazil, and the United States.

**Status:** Active

## Contact Information

**Address:**
Via Valerio Santelli, 23/25
Firenze 50134, Italy

**Phone:** +39 333 367 5201

**Email:** riograpplingclubfirenze@gmail.com

**Website:** http://www.brazilianjiujitsufirenze.it/home.html

**Social Media:**
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riograpplingclubfirenze

## Hours of Operation

- Monday: 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Wednesday: 1:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Friday: 1:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Sunday: Closed
## Pricing

## Instructors


### Matteo Calamandrei - Black

**Role:** Head Instructor

**Bio:** Professor Matteo Calamandrei began his martial arts journey in the late 1990s, pioneering combat sports training in Wrestling, Judo, Submission Wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Italy. He is recognized as one of Italy's strongest black belts in his weight category and was named captain of the Italian National Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu team in 2012. His achievements are the result of continuous dedication, attending training sessions and courses at schools across Europe, Brazil, and the United States. He is also a black belt in Grappling and an Olympic Wrestling coach.


## Programs

### Adult All Levels

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training with gi for adult practitioners at all skill levels

**Classes:**

### Adult Fundamentals

**Skill Level:** Beginner

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Foundational Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques for beginners and intermediate students

**Classes:**

### Adult No-Gi

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** Grappling without the gi, focusing on No-Gi techniques and submission wrestling

**Classes:**

### Competition Training

**Skill Level:** Advanced

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Advanced training focused on competition preparation and high-level techniques

**Classes:**

### Kids BJJ (8-12 years)

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for children ages 8-12, focusing on fundamentals and character development

**Classes:**

### Kids No-Gi (8-12 years)

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** No-Gi grappling program for children ages 8-12

**Classes:**

### Kids BJJ (4-7 years)

**Skill Level:** Beginner

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for younger children ages 4-7, introducing basic techniques through fun and games

**Classes:**



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**Last Updated:** March 03, 2026

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