Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from zero – no experience needed. 24 classes, one clear path from “never trained” to your first real roll. In the heart of Kreuzberg, start any week.
Most people who want to try Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu hesitate for the same reasons: “I’m not fit enough.” “I don’t know anyone there.” “I don’t want to get hurt.”
That’s exactly what the Intro Course is for. No free sparring, nobody throws you in at the deep end. A coach guides you step by step, and your training partners are learning the same thing as you. We train with respect – for your partner, their pace and their limits.
Small groups with a participant limit make sure everyone gets attention and training stays pleasant and safe.
Whether you’re into martial arts, want to learn self-defence or are simply looking for something new: this is the right place to start.
Explain little. Repeat a lot. You leave every class doing one thing better than when you came in.
A course built for the very beginning – with a clear structure instead of chance.
24 classes through every main position: guard, mount, side control, back, turtle and standing.
How to fall, protect yourself and get back up. No free sparring in the whole course.
A participant limit per class. The coach demonstrates, corrects and has time for your questions.
Every class stands on its own. No waiting for a new group – just jump in.
No information overload. One clear topic, explained simply, then practised until it sits.
After the cycle you join the regular Beginner classes with confidence.
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Jump in anytime. The course runs in a loop: after class 24 it starts again at class 1. Wherever you begin, you complete the full cycle. For your trial we pick one of classes 1–21 – the last three (turtle, sprawl, takedowns) need some body control.
Real, but never a fight. You practise with light, controlled resistance: enough to make it real, never enough to turn into a competition.
The order you’ll learn it in: Survive → Defend → Escape → Recover → Control → Attack.
Every block answers one situation on the mat. Together they give you the full picture.
Fall safely, protect yourself, stand up – and use your legs as your first line of defence.
Understand which positions matter and why. Escape the mount, open a closed guard and get past the legs.
The most important position, from both sides: get out from under it, stay on top, finish with your first submissions.
Turn your guard into a weapon: collar choke, kimura, armlock, triangle and two classic sweeps.
Keep your guard alive, pass with pressure, and get out from under side control.
Control the back and the basic chokes – and learn to defend and escape them.
Protect yourself on all fours, sprawl, and your first two takedowns. Standing and ground become one picture.
Video lessons: we are recording the course techniques right now. They will appear step by step in DOJO TV – included for members.
In the Intro Course there is no free sparring, no points and no winner. Resistance stays light and matches the task. From day one you learn the stop signal: tap three times clearly or say “stop” – your partner lets go immediately.
We look after head, neck, shoulders and knees, pair you with experienced, careful partners and adapt the pace to the group. Nobody has to endure anything to prove a point.
Rodrigo Fernandes, head coach and founder: 3rd-degree black belt, training since 2001, with a judo background, teaching Jiu-Jitsu in Germany for more than 15 years – kids, teens and adults.
He wrote this curriculum so every coach at the dojo teaches the same clear path: the same class, the same standards, the same care.
Our promise
✓ You will be safe.
✓ You will always know what you’re working on.
✓ You will understand how Jiu-Jitsu works – not just a few moves.
✓ You will be ready for regular training.
For your first class comfortable sportswear (long trousers, T-shirt) and a water bottle are all you need.
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Einführungskurs
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Einführungskurs
See the full training schedule.
The Intro Course is included in every membership. Monthly payment by SEPA direct debit or credit card.
Tip for getting started: the budget plan (2 classes per week) fits the Intro Course and its 2 classes per week perfectly.
Intro → Beginner → All Levels. After the Intro Course you know the main positions and move safely on the mat. In the Beginner classes you build on that with more technique and your first free rounds. Later you train with everyone in the All Levels classes.
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No. Fitness comes with training. The warm-up is adapted to the group, and nobody expects you to be fit, flexible or strong on day one.
No – that’s exactly what the Intro Course is for. Most people start with us with no experience at all.
Yes. You learn to stay calm, create distance, protect yourself on the ground and get back up – the basics that matter in real situations.
Any week. For your trial class we pick one of classes 1 to 21.
There is no free sparring in the Intro Course. You practise with light, controlled resistance.
Small. We limit the number of participants so everyone gets attention and training stays safe.
Comfortable sportswear with long trousers and a T-shirt. You don’t need a gi at the start.
No, your first class is free.
It's included in every membership. The budget plan with 2 classes per week is ideal to start.
The video lessons are being recorded and will appear step by step in DOJO TV – included for members.
Book a free trial, come in and see how it feels. No pressure – show up once, we’ll take it from there.
