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CheckMat Campo Largo

CheckMat Campo Largo has been serving the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community since 2010, growing steadily each year. In 2013, the academy started in a rented room within a local fitness center. By 2017, CheckMat Campo Largo inaugurated its own independent facility, establishing itself as the best Jiu-Jitsu academy in Campo Largo. The academy is known for producing numerous state champions and medalists in larger competitions. As part of the CheckMat team, one of Brazil's most prestigious BJJ organizations, the gym follows a training philosophy focused on technical excellence and competitive success. The academy offers programs for all ages, with specialized instruction for children and adults. Under the leadership of head instructor Paulo Roberto Batista, a black belt competitor with extensive tournament experience, CheckMat Campo Largo continues to pursue excellence. The gym's mission is to form champions both in sport and in life, with particular emphasis on developing young athletes. In addition to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the academy also offers Muay Thai and Karate programs.

Checkmat Copenhagen

Arte Suave is one of the first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu clubs in Denmark, founded in 2002 by Shimon Mochizuki. The club began after Shimon and a training partner had been traveling to Malmö weekly to train BJJ with MMA Alliance, as there were no BJJ clubs in Denmark at that time. Peter Blackwell from MMA Alliance helped establish the first BJJ club in Copenhagen, starting in a basement near Vanløse station. Since then, the club has been located in Østerbro, Nørrebro, and has been in NordVest (Northwest Copenhagen) since May 2009. Arte Suave has developed into one of the best BJJ clubs in Europe and is part of the CheckMat organization, one of the world's leading BJJ teams led by Leonardo "Leozinho" Vieira and his brother Ricardo Vieira. CheckMat instructors visit the club several times a year to teach seminars. The gym maintains high standards by regularly hosting visiting instructors for seminars and training camps. Arte Suave is the only club in Denmark with world champions and European champions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The gym has over 5 European champions and over 6 world champions, and has competed at ADCC (the world championship in submission wrestling) three times as the only Danish club to do so. The club has consistently ranked in the top 3 at major Scandinavian tournaments including Swedish Open BJJ, Scandinavian Open, Danish Open BJJ, and Gameness. Head instructor Shimon Mochizuki leads the program with a focus on competition excellence and technical mastery.

Checkmat Dublin is a beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu Jitsu team based in Ballymount Corporate Park, D12F751, right beside the M50 in Dublin 12, Ireland. Founded by Head Instructor John Kelly, the academy is part of the prestigious Checkmat international team. The gym proudly became the 2025 Irish Open Team Champions, demonstrating the high level of training and competitive success of the team. The academy values friendship, respect, and creating a fun training environment that helps students learn effectively. Everyone is welcome from beginners to advanced individuals, with coaches actively ensuring even the most shy person is partnered up. The philosophy at Checkmat Dublin is that everybody is equal from white belt to black belt. The gym offers the option of attending classes with your children depending on their age, making it convenient for families. Head Instructor John Kelly is a black belt with an exceptional competition record, including 38 IBJJF medals (19 gold, 7 silver, 12 bronze) as of May 2023. He is a two-time European No-Gi Champion and 2023 IBJJF Black Belt Master European No-Gi Middle Weight Champion. The coaching team also includes Nathan O'Callaghan (brown belt, World Champion and IBJJF European Champion) and Thomas Gilroy (brown belt, 2024 ADCC Masters World Pro Bronze medalist, teaches No-Gi Fundamentals). While there is no pressure to compete, Checkmat Dublin supports a very successful competition team that participates in local competitions.

Rambukk Kampsportsenter is a martial arts center located in Råholt, Norway, offering a comprehensive range of combat sports and fitness programs for all ages. Founded by Audun Martinsen and Arnfinn Martinsen, Rambukk provides a welcoming environment where members can develop their skills through quality instruction and a strong community spirit. The gym specializes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a Checkmat affiliate under Ricardo and Leo Vieira. Head instructor Audun Martinsen holds a first-degree black belt under Rico Vieira and has been training actively since 2010. He has achieved multiple international competition successes, including two IBJJF Master European Championship gold medals and two silver medals. Audun also brings extensive experience in self-defense and arrest techniques from his time as a police instructor. In addition to BJJ, the gym offers high-quality Muay Thai instruction led by Frank Hofstetter, a Swedish champion and World Championship medalist who has been training since 1995 and brings years of experience training in Thailand. Rambukk offers diverse training programs including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (gi and no-gi), Muay Thai, Submission Wrestling, CrossTraining (functional fitness), and Yoga (Vinyasa and flexibility-focused). The gym caters to all age groups with specialized kids programs (BJJ Kids, Thai Kids, and Ninjaskolen for ages 4-6), youth programs (ages 14-19), and adult classes ranging from beginner to competition level. The training philosophy emphasizes athletic development combined with discipline, technical quality, and a supportive community atmosphere.