# Escola De Jiu Jitsu Do Mondego

> Coimbra, Portugal

## Overview

**Name:** Escola De Jiu Jitsu Do Mondego

**Description:** The Escola de Jiu Jitsu do Mondego was created with the aim of developing and promoting this martial art that revolutionized the world of combat sports. The school approaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in its broadest sense, covering historical and philosophical roots, as well as its self-defense and sporting aspects.

In order to provide all these experiences in a single space, the Escola de Jiu Jitsu do Mondego pioneered the development and expansion of Jiu-Jitsu in Portugal, which has been consolidating on the international scene with enormous visibility, spreading its philosophy, history and the essence of its technique from both sporting and self-defense perspectives.

Head Coach Rafael Silveira, the founder of Escola de Jiu Jitsu do Mondego, has been practicing Jiu-Jitsu since 1995, earning his black belt in 2010 as a direct student of one of the greatest icons of the gentle art, Master Ricardo De La Riva Goded, creator of the world-famous De La Riva guard. Rafael began his martial arts journey at age 5 with Tae Kwon Do, later training in Muay Thai, Boxing, and Wrestling. He holds a degree in Sports from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (recognized by the University of Porto), is an IPDJ Technical Director and Level 1 Coach, a specialist in injury prevention and rehabilitation from Clínica Esperengueira, holds a Postgraduate degree in Integrative Training from Ismai/Fitness Academy, and is currently completing a Master's degree in Sports Training with a specialization in combat sports at the prestigious University of Coimbra.

**Status:** Active

## Contact Information

**Address:**
Rua Bernardo De Albuquerque, 165/salão Dos Espelhos, Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
Coimbra 6270-052, Portugal

**Phone:** +351 910 883 109

**Website:** https://mondegojiujitsu.com

**Social Media:**
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mondegobjj/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocgiHjugUnJHJJMaxlXX9Q

## Hours of Operation

- Monday: 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Thursday: 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Saturday: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
- Sunday: Closed
## Instructors


### Rafael Silveira - Black

**Role:** Head Instructor

**Bio:** Rafael Silveira has been practicing Jiu-Jitsu since 1995, earning his black belt in 2010 as a direct student of Master Ricardo De La Riva Goded, creator of the world-famous De La Riva guard. He began martial arts at age 5 with Tae Kwon Do, later training in Muay Thai, Boxing, and Wrestling. He holds a degree in Sports from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (recognized by the University of Porto), is an IPDJ Technical Director and Level 1 Coach, a specialist in injury prevention and rehabilitation, holds a Postgraduate degree in Integrative Training, and is currently completing a Master's degree in Sports Training with a specialization in combat sports at the University of Coimbra.


## Programs

### Fundamentos (Fundamentals)

**Skill Level:** Beginner

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Beginner-friendly BJJ program focusing on fundamental techniques for adults

**Classes:**

### Teens

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** BJJ program for teenagers

**Classes:**

### Jiu Jitsu

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Advanced BJJ training for adults

**Classes:**

### No-Gi

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** No-Gi grappling training for adults

**Classes:**

### Kids 1 (6-9 anos)

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** BJJ for kids ages 6-9

**Classes:**

### Kids 2 (10-12 anos)

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** BJJ for kids ages 10-12

**Classes:**

### Baby (3-5 anos)

**Skill Level:** Beginner

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** BJJ for young children ages 3-5

**Classes:**



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**Last Updated:** March 01, 2026

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