Strong, calm and safe – even when it gets serious. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the martial art where technique beats strength. For young women, mothers and anyone who wants to do something for herself. In the heart of Kreuzberg.
Student, professional or mum: many women come to us because they want to feel safer – on the way home, in everyday life, in their own body. Others are simply looking for a sport that challenges body and mind at the same time.
You don’t need experience or a special level of fitness. We train with respect, in small groups with a participant limit, and you set your own pace.
Self-defence isn’t about being stronger. It’s about knowing what to do.
Most real attacks end up on the ground or in a clinch – exactly where Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is at home.
Leverage, angles and timing make up for size and weight. That’s what BJJ was built for.
You train against real, controlled resistance – not just in the air. So you know it works.
Escape, create distance, get back up: the skills that matter if you end up on the floor.
Knowing you can free yourself changes how you carry yourself – in everyday life, not just on the mat.
Every Saturday we run a dedicated women’s class. You learn the fundamentals in a relaxed atmosphere among women – ideal for getting started and for anyone who prefers to train in a women-only group.
Of course you can join all other classes too. If you have no experience, we also recommend our Intro Course for beginners.
Saturday: 11:30 am–12:30 pm women’s class, then 12:30–2 pm open mat for women only – free rolling, ask questions, build your own game.
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Nur Frauen / Women only
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Between work, family and everything else, there’s often little time left for you. One hour on the mat is training, balance and a clear head all in one.
Many parents of our kids started training themselves after watching their children’s classes. Kids from age 4 have their own classes, and on Fridays there’s an Open Mat for kids and families.
Mobility, breakfalls, rolls and hip movement – guided and adapted to the group.
One technique, clearly shown: for example escaping a hold or getting up from the ground.
Lots of repetitions against controlled resistance. The coach corrects the details.
Positional training or free rolling – always at your pace and with clear rules.
Sonia Ariz is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and in judo. She teaches with technical clarity and lots of humour – and knows from her own experience what matters for women on the mat.
We also regularly bring Coach Rose to the dojo for self-defence seminars especially for women.
BJJ DOJO Berlin is part of Checkmat, one of the best-known BJJ teams in the world.
Your membership gives you access to the women’s class and all suitable classes. Monthly payment by SEPA direct debit or credit card.
Your first class is free.
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One that works without a strength advantage and is practised realistically. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu relies on leverage, control and escapes – even against bigger, heavier attackers – and is trained against real, controlled resistance.
First: recognise danger, keep your distance, speak up, walk away. If it gets physical, what counts is escaping holds, protecting yourself on the ground and getting back up. That's exactly what we practise, step by step.
Self-defence is permitted in Germany when it is necessary to fend off a present attack (§ 32 StGB). In training, the focus is on avoiding situations, escaping and getting to safety. For legal questions about a specific case, please consult a lawyer.
No. Most women start with us with no experience. Fitness comes with training.
Yes, our women's class runs on Saturdays. You can also join all other classes.
Kids from age 4 have their own classes, and on Fridays there's an Open Mat for kids and families. Many families train with us together.
Comfortable sportswear with long trousers and a T-shirt. You don't need a gi at the start.
No, your first class is free.
Come in, get to know us and see how it feels. No pressure, at your own pace.
