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Is Jiu Jitsu effective?

Discover the effectiveness of Jiu Jitsu for self-defense and personal growth at Amersfoort BJJ. Learn how quickly you can build skills and what it takes to achieve a black belt.

Ten Ways to Get Better at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Faster

Discover ten effective ways to improve your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills at BJJ Amersfoort. From regular training to competition, learn how to make quick progress.

Discover Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Amersfoort

Welcome to the exciting sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) in Amersfoort. This sport tests not only your strength, but also your mental resilience. Amersfoort, with its rich history, is the perfect place to start BJJ. Whether you're just starting out or already have a lot of experience, in Amersfoort you can train BJJ for a week for free.

Misconception about combat sports and why Jiu-Jitsu is the answer.

BJJ Amersfoort offers a unique approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where you learn self-defense and self-awareness without aggression. Develop self-control and strengthen your self-confidence through practical training in a respectful and structured environment.

Scientific Approach to BJJ Training: Improve Your Technique and Performance

Learn how to scientifically approach BJJ training at BJJ Amersfoort. From effective warm-ups to technique and intensity, plus the importance of rest and recovery for peak performance in the sport. Improve your technique and mental game with our expert guide.

Demian Maia: Influence of BJJ in UFC and Combat Sports

Discover how Demian Maia's dedication to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) sets him apart in the UFC and how his philosophy influences the sport. Read more at BJJ Amersfoort.

Training BJJ with legendary UFC hero Royce Gracie

Coach Abdel BJJ Amersfoort Dutch BJJ Champion!

BJJ Blog-podcast about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!

I was recently a guest on the "pain-free movement" podcast and explained the importance of martial arts (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu), both for self-defense and as part of children's upbringing. Fighting is inextricably linked to being human and human functioning.

6 tips for your first BJJ competition

BJJ-Jiu-Jitsu-Judo-Sambo-Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu sport-focused publication!

In the first part 28 of this article, I described the rise and characteristics of modern grappling forms such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling (Greco-Roman, freestyle, Sambo), submission grappling, and mixed martial arts. I advocated for offering grappling more broadly than just as judo, to align with modern movement culture. In this second part, we explore how to offer these modern grappling forms in sports, physical education, and related domains.

BJJ Amersfoort blog with Drs Erik Hein

In the past ten years, a (r)evolution has taken place in the world of martial arts. The popularity of MMA (mixed martial arts) increased enormously, and in its wake, new grappling sports gained recognition and popularity. The ancient sport of wrestling also experienced a clear resurgence. The multitude of techniques and physical attributes now required make these sports interesting in themselves, but also offer enormous possibilities for sports in a broader sense, physical education, resilience training, and welfare work.