# Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Team Bern

> Bern, Switzerland

## Overview

**Name:** Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Team Bern

**Description:** BJJ Team Bern Karkará is a non-profit club based in the heart of Bern, Switzerland, training on 170 m² of mats. Founded in 2015 by Hércules Da Silva (Black Belt 1st Degree), the gym was re-established as a member-run association in 2023 when a dedicated group of students came together to continue their BJJ journey. The team now trains under Prof. Robson "Robinho" Dantas, a 5th degree black belt under Prof. Jair Lourenço Medeiros, with a direct lineage to Mitsuyo Maeda through Carlos Gracie, Carlson Gracie, and André Pederneiras.

Prof. Robinho is a two-time World Champion, two-time European Champion, and multiple-time national and international champion, bringing elite-level competition coaching to the team. The gym offers modern and effective Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for self-defense, competition, MMA, or simply to develop better body awareness. Training programs include Fundamentals Gi, Fundamentals No-Gi, Advanced Gi, Advanced No-Gi, Kids Training (ages 6-12), and private lessons.

BJJ Team Bern Karkará is a diverse group of people from various backgrounds united by their passion for Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts. The club maintains a relaxed, respectful atmosphere and welcomes visitors and exchange. Members benefit from a team chat for coordination, spontaneous training sessions, and the ability to contribute at their own pace through the club's democratic structure with voting rights at member meetings.

**Status:** Active

## Contact Information

**Address:**
Dorngasse 10
Bern 8967, Switzerland

**Phone:** +41 76 517 21 89

**Email:** bjj.team.bern@gmail.com

**Website:** https://www.bjjteambern.ch

**Social Media:**
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjjteambernkarkara

## Hours of Operation

- Monday: 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sunday: Open Mat (by arrangement)
## Pricing

## Instructors


### Robson Dantas - Black

**Role:** Head Instructor

**Bio:** Two-time World Champion, two-time European Champion, and multiple-time national and international champion. Black Belt 5th Degree under Prof. Jair Lourenço Medeiros with direct lineage to Mitsuyo Maeda.


### Hércules Da Silva - Black

**Role:** Instructor

**Bio:** Founder of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team Bern in 2015. Established the foundation for what would become BJJ Team Bern Karkará.


## Programs

### Fundamentals Gi

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Beginner and advanced level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training with the gi, focusing on fundamental techniques and positions

**Classes:**

### Fundamentals No-Gi

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** Beginner and advanced level grappling without the gi, similar to wrestling and MMA training

**Classes:**

### Advanced Gi

**Skill Level:** Advanced

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training with the gi for experienced practitioners

### Advanced No-Gi

**Skill Level:** Advanced

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** Advanced no-gi grappling for experienced practitioners

### Kids BJJ

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for children ages 6-12

**Classes:**

### Competition Training

**Skill Level:** Advanced

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Advanced training focused on competition preparation and tactics



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**Last Updated:** March 03, 2026

**Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/switzerland/bern/brazilian-jiu-jitsu-team-bern)