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Welcome to Carlson Gracie Amsterdam

At Carlson Gracie Amsterdam, we offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for all levels, from beginners to advanced students, with a strong focus on technique, discipline, and continuous improvement.

Classes run Monday through Thursday in the evening: from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM for beginners, focusing on fundamental and from 7:00 PM onward for advanced students. We also offer morning classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

All classes are conducted in Gi (kimono). For your first class, we provide a Gi so you can try it out. From the second class onward, you will need your own Gi.

We also have a women-only class every Friday at 6:00 PM, a group that continues to grow every day.

In addition, we offer Carlson Gracie Self-Defense classes every Saturday at 3:00 PM. After each class, students are welcome to stay for open mat. Open to everyone.

Kids classes take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays. For more information, please visit: https://bjjkidsamsterdam.nl

Visit our webshop at CarlsonGracie.nl — a members-only store. Product pickup is available only at the academy during opening hours.

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Schedule

29/06/2026 - 05/07/2026
29 Mon 30 Tue 1 Wed 2 Thu 3 Fri 4 Sat 5 Sun
29 Mon Closed
30 Tue Closed
1 Wed Closed
2 Thu Closed
3 Fri Closed
4 Sat Closed
5 Sun Closed
12:00am
1:00am
2:00am
3:00am
4:00am
5:00am
6:00am
7:00am
8:00am
9:00am
10:00am
11:00am
12:00pm
1:00pm
2:00pm
3:00pm
4:00pm
5:00pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
8:00pm
9:00pm
10:00pm
11:00pm

BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES

8 - 9
8:00 - 9:00

BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES

MFMarcos Flexa
Knee Shield Drills

Knee Shield Drills

BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES
Monday, June 29 · 8:00am - 9:00am
Instructors:
Marcos Flexa
Skills: Knee Shield Drills

Knee Shield Drills

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18 - 19 14 / 30
18:00 - 19:00

BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES

Bookings: 14/30
MFMarcos Flexa
Knee Shield Drills

Knee Shield Drills

Book
BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES
Monday, June 29 · 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Instructors:
Marcos Flexa
Skills: Knee Shield Drills

Knee Shield Drills

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OPEN MAT

19 - 20 4 / 30
19:00 - 20:00

OPEN MAT

Bookings: 4/30
MFMarcos Flexa Book
OPEN MAT
Monday, June 29 · 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Instructors:
Marcos Flexa

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BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES

18 - 19 3 / 30
18:00 - 19:00

BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES

Bookings: 3/30
MFMarcos Flexa
Knee Shield Drills

Knee Shield Drills

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BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES
Tuesday, June 30 · 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Instructors:
Marcos Flexa
Skills: Knee Shield Drills

Knee Shield Drills

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INTERMEDIATES & ADVANCED

19 - 20 1 / 30
19:00 - 20:00

INTERMEDIATES & ADVANCED

Bookings: 1/30
DVDESMOND V/D BERG Book
INTERMEDIATES & ADVANCED
Tuesday, June 30 · 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Instructors:
DESMOND V/D BERG

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8 - 9 9 / 30
8:00 - 9:00

BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES

Bookings: 9/30
MFMarcos Flexa
Knee Shield Drills

Knee Shield Drills

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BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES
Wednesday, July 01 · 8:00am - 9:00am
Instructors:
Marcos Flexa
Skills: Knee Shield Drills

Knee Shield Drills

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KIDS CLASS 5 to 10

15:30 - 16:30
15:30 - 16:30

KIDS CLASS 5 to 10

KIDS CLASS 5 to 10
Wednesday, July 01 · 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Ages 5 to 10: In this class, children learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a fun, safe, and structured environment. The focus is on building strong fundamentals through basic techniques, movement drills, and playful exercises that help develop coordination, confidence, and discipline. Students are introduced to essential elements of the sport such as drilling and light sparring, allowing them to practice what they learn while having fun and improving step by step.

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👉 https://bjjkidsamsterdam.nl

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KIDS CLASS 10+

16:30 - 17:30
16:30 - 17:30

KIDS CLASS 10+

KIDS CLASS 10+
Wednesday, July 01 · 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Ages 10+: In this class, students build on their fundamental Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques while learning more detailed movements and longer technique sequences. The training becomes more structured and challenging, helping students improve their coordination, problem-solving skills, and confidence on the mat. Classes include drilling, technical development, and sparring, allowing students to apply what they learn and gradually develop their own style within the sport

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18 - 19 5 / 30
18:00 - 19:00

BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES

Bookings: 5/30
MFMarcos Flexa
Knee Shield Drills

Knee Shield Drills

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BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES
Wednesday, July 01 · 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Instructors:
Marcos Flexa
Skills: Knee Shield Drills

Knee Shield Drills

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OPEN MAT

19 - 20 3 / 30
19:00 - 20:00

OPEN MAT

Bookings: 3/30
MFMarcos Flexa Book
OPEN MAT
Wednesday, July 01 · 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Instructors:
Marcos Flexa

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18 - 19 2 / 30
18:00 - 19:00

BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES

Bookings: 2/30
MFMarcos Flexa Book
BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES
Thursday, July 02 · 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Instructors:
Marcos Flexa

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INTERMEDIATES & ADVANCED

19 - 20 1 / 30
19:00 - 20:00

INTERMEDIATES & ADVANCED

Bookings: 1/30
DVDESMOND V/D BERG Book
INTERMEDIATES & ADVANCED
Thursday, July 02 · 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Instructors:
DESMOND V/D BERG

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8 - 9 5 / 30
8:00 - 9:00

BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES

Bookings: 5/30
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BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES
Friday, July 03 · 8:00am - 9:00am
Instructors:
Marcos Flexa

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WOMEN’S ONLY CLASS

18 - 19:15 4 / 30
18:00 - 19:15

WOMEN’S ONLY CLASS

Bookings: 4/30
OLOlga Lyashevska Book
WOMEN’S ONLY CLASS
Friday, July 03 · 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Instructors:
Olga Lyashevska

Our Women’s Only class offers a welcoming and supportive environment for girls (12+) and women of all ages and experience levels. Whether you’re looking to learn practical self-defence, improve your fitness, enjoy a great workout, compete, or simply have fun and try something new, our classes are designed to help you build confidence both on and off the mats. Led by experienced female coaches and supported by a friendly community, sessions focus on technique, movement, and learning at your own pace in a safe and encouraging atmosphere. No previous martial arts experience is needed. 

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NO-GI All BELTS

19:30 - 20:30 4 / 25
19:30 - 20:30

NO-GI All BELTS

Bookings: 4/25
OLOlga Lyashevska Book
NO-GI All BELTS
Friday, July 03 · 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Instructors:
Olga Lyashevska

This slot is dedicated to No-Gi drilling and rolling, making it especially valuable for anyone looking to compete in No-Gi or grappling events. While there is no formal class instruction, techniques can be reviewed and practiced together based on the group’s interests and goals.

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KIDS CLASS 5 to 8

10 - 11
10:00 - 11:00

KIDS CLASS 5 to 8

KIDS CLASS 5 to 8
Saturday, July 04 · 10:00am - 11:00am

Age 5 to 8 years: In this class we focus on fundamental exercises and techniques in a fun and playful way. Students are introduced to essential elements of the sport such as drilling and sparring. The main goal of this class is to help children become comfortable with the movements and techniques while having fun.

⚠️ FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT:

👉 https://bjjkidsamsterdam.nl

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KIDS CLASS 8 to 12

11:15 - 12:15
11:15 - 12:15

KIDS CLASS 8 to 12

KIDS CLASS 8 to 12
Saturday, July 04 · 11:15am - 12:15pm

Age 8 to 12 years: In this class we focus on strengthening and solidifying the fundamental techniques and movements. In addition to the basics, students expand their knowledge by exploring essential details and more complex techniques and sequences (linking individual techniques together into one continuous flow). Each class ends with sparring so students can practice applying the techniques and sequences they have learned as smooth, continuous movements.

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KIDS CLASS 12+

12:30 - 13:30
12:30 - 13:30

KIDS CLASS 12+

KIDS CLASS 12+
Saturday, July 04 · 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Age 12+: In this class we continue developing the fundamental techniques while practicing increasingly complex and longer sequences (linking individual techniques together into one continuous system). Students are encouraged to develop their own style within the sport. Every body is different and therefore requires its own way of moving. There is room for personal input, deeper understanding, and discussion. Each class ends with sparring so students can practice performing the learned techniques and sequences as smooth, continuous movements.

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About us.

The CARLSON GRACIE AMSTERDAM is the first known Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Amsterdam, founded by Marcos Flexa, a Brazilian enthusiast, in 2002 it started with a small group of Brazilian friends training together in the parks in amsterdam, driven by Flexa’s dream of growing this new sport in the city. As Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was still unfamiliar in Amsterdam, Flexa had to work in restaurants, performing various tasks such as cleaning and assisting in the kitchen. He even became an independent chef. Alongside his restaurant work, Flexa taught Jiu-Jitsu at various locations, including the USC Universum Sport Center in Amsterdam, a university dedicated to sports. However, he eventually left his position as a professor at the university to establish his own space in Amsterdam West. To this day, Carlson Gracie Amsterdam welcomes students from around the world interested in learning the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that Flexa inherited from his former master, Carlson Gracie. Marcos Flexa received all the belts from Master Carlson Gracie, including the black belt in 1997. Master Carlson Gracie passed away in 2006, but the legacy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu continues in the classes of Professor Marcos Flexa, as well as in the teachings and seminars conducted by more than 100 black belts around the world trained by Master Carlson Gracie.