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 a trick. It’s the result of training.
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 don’t practise in the air, but against partners who really fight back – controlled, but honest.
In sparring and competition you learn to stay calm under stress. That’s exactly what you need when it gets serious.
Escape holds, create distance, get back up – through thousands of repetitions.
There are no tricks that make you safe after two hours. Real self-defence comes from regular training: moving your body well, escaping control positions, recognising danger early – and handling adrenaline and pressure.
Our head coach Rodrigo Fernandes worked in security in difficult areas for six years. His experience: the adrenaline rush of a real confrontation feels very similar to a hard sparring round or a competition. If you know that feeling from the mat, you are far more likely to stay capable of acting on the street.
That’s why the women’s class is an ideal way in – and the next step is training in the mixed classes, with bigger and heavier partners, and, if you want, your first competition.
Read more (in German): Selbstverteidigung für Frauen: Die effektivste Methode.
Every Saturday we run a dedicated women’s class. It’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training – led by coaches who are competition athletes themselves. In a relaxed atmosphere among women you learn the fundamentals: movement, positions, escapes.
The women’s class is the perfect way in. You’ll make the biggest progress when you also train in the mixed classes – with stronger and heavier partners who really challenge you. If you have no experience, start with our Intro Course for beginners.
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 judo, a former member of the Spanish national team and an active competitor: silver at Abu Dhabi World Pro 2024, gold at the IBJJF European Championships 2023.
She knows what pressure feels like – and what matters for women on the mat.
Dilayla is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and an active competitor since 2018. Training camps across Europe have given her broad international experience. Her style: precise, technical and strategic.
From time to time we invite guest coaches for exclusive self-defence workshops for women – most recently Coach Rose. These workshops complement regular training; they don’t replace it.
BJJ DOJO Berlin is part of Checkmat, one of the best-known BJJ teams in the world. More about our team →
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 trained against real resistance. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu relies on leverage, control and escapes – even against bigger, heavier opponents. What really matters is regular training: sparring and competition prepare you for pressure and adrenaline.
A workshop can give you important ideas – on its own it won't make you safe. Self-defence comes from repetition: escaping control positions, building your body and learning to stay calm under pressure. That's why our occasional self-defence workshops with guest coaches complement regular BJJ training.
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. For the biggest progress we recommend also joining the mixed 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.
