BJJ Gyms in Netherlands

10th Planet Amsterdam

Founded by master Jeremy Fields (Black Belt under Eddie Bravo), the 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu rises in The Netherlands. Jeremy Fields is a well-known figure in the Jiu Jitsu scene and stands as one of the many experienced instructors teaching Eddie Bravo’s 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu System. Beginning his journey in 1999 under a Royce Gracie affiliate school, Jeremy has actively competed and trained with some of the best practitioners in the world. Jeremy is owner and head coach of the Academy Of Kings, 10th Planet Corona. Jeremy has one strict goal in mind: to create CHAMPIONS. Whether the student is an adult or child, Jeremy has the knowledge and experience to help any student achieve their goals and dreams of becoming KINGS. Amsterdam Training Center Wenckebachweg 123 1096AM Amsterdam

360 Jiu Jitsu is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy in Almere that revolves around growth—physically, mentally, and as a community. The academy operates under the banner of the 360 Jiu Jitsu Association, which provides world-class technical knowledge through close ties with renowned instructors such as Vagner Boca, Tiago Barros, Sada Kurimori, and Jonas Andrade. The head coach, Pele Nguyen, holds a second-degree black belt under Professor Vagner Boca and has been an active master featherweight competitor since day one. Driven by his deep love for Jiu Jitsu, he works tirelessly to unlock the full potential of both himself and his students. His impressive competition record includes being an IBJJF World Champion No-Gi M4 (2022), 3x IBJJF Pan Ams Champion M4 (2025/2024/2023), 2x IBJJF European Champion M4 (2024/2023), 2x IBJJF European Champion No-Gi M4 (2024/2023), IBJJF Pan Ams Champion No-Gi M4 (2024), IBJJF Asian Open Champion M4 (2024), and IBJJF World Master Bronze M4 (2024). The academy's core values focus on community (growing together), focus (training with intent), resilience (never giving up), evolution (continuous development), and balance (seeking harmony on and off the mats). 360 Jiu Jitsu welcomes students of all ages and experience levels, from complete beginners to seasoned practitioners, offering programs in fundamentals, advanced training, competition preparation, and mixed-level classes.

Combat Brothers

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (abbreviated BJJ) is the art of putting your opponent in a position where he or she must submit by tapping out. Control and technique are important in this regard. BJJ focuses on taking the fight to the ground and finishing it there. In BJJ, you normally always start standing, and wrestling and judo techniques are also involved, unless you pull your partner to the ground (“guard pull”). The game continues on the ground, and there are countless positions you can reach. The art of BJJ is to control your opponent positionally and eventually make them tap out. In a match, someone can win on points or by making the other person tap out. Many BJJ tournaments are organized in the Netherlands and the rest of the world. From Combat Brothers, there is a group of athletes who regularly participate in these tournaments. In addition to the athletes, we have a larger group of recreational practitioners who really enjoy training BJJ as a hobby. This martial art was developed by the Gracie family starting in 1917 from judo and traditional jiu-jitsu. In 1993, BJJ first became known worldwide thanks to Royce Gracie and the first UFC. This tournament was set up to determine which martial art was the most effective. Eight participants from various disciplines (boxing, kickboxing, karate, sumo wrestling, wrestling, etc.) were invited to fight in a cage for the first time without rules. The lightest and weakest participant, Royce, forced his much heavier and stronger opponent to submit round after round by using BJJ. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was added to the card, and Mixed Martial Arts was born. Now, years later, MMA and BJJ are experiencing their heyday all over the world. UFC, ONE FC, and Bellator are among the many prestigious MMA organizations. BJJ is practiced in dojos worldwide, and there is a massive competition scene. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is still known as the most effective martial art in the world, where the small man can defeat the big man.

Carlson Gracie Amsterdam

Carlson Gracie Amsterdam is the first known Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Amsterdam, founded by Marcos Flexa in 2002. What started as a small group of Brazilian friends training together in Amsterdam's parks has grown into a renowned academy that welcomes students from around the world. The academy is named after the legendary Master Carlson Gracie, under whom Professor Marcos Flexa received all his belts, including his black belt in 1997. Professor Marcos Flexa is a 6th degree black belt who received his training directly from Master Carlson Gracie Sr. The academy emphasizes the traditional Carlson Gracie approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which has produced black belts and MMA champions worldwide. The extensive schedule offers classes for students from beginner to advanced levels, with a focus on improving techniques and physical condition. The academy provides specialized competition training, where athletes receive observation and guidance from all black belt instructors through 1.5-hour sessions focusing on specific positions and drills. The coaching team includes several accomplished black belts: Marcos Flexa (head coach, 6th degree black belt under Carlson Gracie Sr.), Olga Lyashevska (World Champion and European Champion black belt), Daniel Bertina (first black belt from Carlson Gracie Amsterdam), Desmond V D Berg (World Champion and European Champion black belt), and Milovan 'Misha' Janjic (first Serbian black belt promoted at the academy). The academy also maintains connections with Carlson Gracie Jr. (6th degree black belt, head coach of Team Carlson Gracie worldwide) and Marcelo Alonso (6th degree black belt, coach of U.S. Army Rangers and Special Forces).