About BJJ DOJO Berlin

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu • No-Gi • Movement • Yoga

We’re an open, inclusive BJJ DOJO in Kreuzberg. You’ll train safely here, with personal attention and no ego, in small groups, in German & English. Get to know us and start with a trial class.

Our History

The idea for our dojo emerged in 2010: a calm, friendly space for high-quality Jiu-Jitsu instead of loud mass processing. After years of training in different gyms and a strong sense of togetherness during the pandemic, we opened BJJ Dojo Berlin in November 2021.

Today we’re a community that prioritizes respect, personal growth, and injury-free training.

The Dojo – Our Training Grounds

We’re in the Gesundheitszentrum, Bergmannstr. 5–7 (Building 5, 2nd floor) in Kreuzberg. U7 Gneisenauerstr. / U6 Platz der Luftbrücke.

Our modern dojo is easy to reach by public transport and offers a calm training environment.

We have classes in German and English so everyone feels understood. Our coaches are experienced and adapt classes to your needs.

Whether family, child, beginner or advanced — everyone’s welcome. We offer a unique training experience that enriches you.

What We Stand For

Vision
A generation that lives what it trains: respect, clarity, responsibility.

Mission
Guiding kids & adults through focused, kind BJJ — tradition × modern, clear structure, human first.

Values
• The long path over urgency
• Respect for every body & story
• Discipline enables freedom
• Kindness is strength
• Form with soul (structure & adaptability)
• Embodied principles: action over talk

Strategy
• Curriculum with clear levels and weekly rhythm
• Small classes, real attention
• Integrated learning (body · mind · attitude)
• Grow community (parents, events, open sessions)
• Content beyond the mat (articles, videos); embodied leadership, adaptive methods

Our Team

We’re part of CHECKMAT BJJ, an internationally recognized Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu organization (founded in 2008 by the Vieira brothers).

Our lineage
Our mentor Ricardo Vieira — multiple-time world champion and renowned coach — shapes our methodology and quality standards. His focus on clean, technical Jiu-Jitsu and a friendly mat culture defines how we teach.

What CHECKMAT means for you

Global community & guest training in many cities
Regular seminars and visiting instructors
Unified methodology with clear progress steps

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Our Coaches

Our Headcoach: Rodrigo

3rd dan BJJ (Hamilton Caminha • Ricardo Vieira), combining technical precision with a calm, safe teaching atmosphere.

He brings experience from Judo and Yoga and values injury-free, clear coaching. His approach: fundamentals first, then apply them flexibly — for leisure, fitness, or competition.

About BJJ DOJO Berlin

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu • No-Gi • Movement • Yoga

Our History

The Dojo – Our Training Grounds

What We Stand For

Our Team

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Our Coaches

Sonia Ariz - NoGI, GI

Daniel Susetio - GI

Gabriel Marcel - GI, NoGI

Our Headcoach: Rodrigo

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