Grappling club BJJ Academy Latvia

Quality Jiu-Jitsu training since 2012

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Perseverance, self-control, self-defense, coordination are just a few reasons why Jiu-Jitsu is so great for today's kids.

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Grappling club BJJ Academy Latvia

Since 2012, our club has been providing high-quality and affordable Jiu-Jitsu training in Riga, led by our head coach, Jevgenij Minajev. Over the years, countless individuals have experienced the physical and emotional benefits of Jiu-Jitsu. Our club also welcomes international athletes and coaches who train and host sessions with us. We take pride in offering state-of-the-art facilities, featuring 300 m² of mat space, changing rooms, showers, and a dedicated small lifting area to support strength and conditioning.

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What is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

Martial art and international combat sports, the basis of which is wrestling on the ground, as well as painful and choking techniques. This art emerged in the early twentieth century from judo and Japanese jiu-jitsu. This art is based on the principle that a person with a poorly developed physique can successfully defend against a stronger opponent, using the proper technique (submission and strangulation) and defeat him. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be practised for a variety of purposes: self-defense, sports, competition (with or without gi) and Mixed Martial Arts. Sparring (also referred to as rolling in BJJ) and full contact training play a major role in training and preparation for a competition.

Excellent physical activity

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a comprehensive whole body workout that successfully develops coordination, balance and agility.

Self defense skills

The martial art is based on self-defense. In the process of training, you will learn how to free yourself from strangulation, how to get away from an opponent who pinned you to the ground, as well as various other dangerous situations.

Accessible to everyone

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is accessible to everyone, regardless of age, gender or fitness. Everyone can benefit and improve their lives by doing Jiu Jitsu.

Develops character

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a physical activity that requires overcoming and testing oneself, pushing the boundaries of opportunity and confronting fear. Thereby developing the character traits necessary to overcome problems in everyday life.

Develops thinking

Brazilian jiu-jitsu is rightfully called martial arts chess. Wrestling, of course, requires physical effort, however, this sport is extremely technical and tactical, therefore, requires a highly developed tactical thinking from an athlete.