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Welcome to Carlson Gracie Amsterdam

Carlson Gracie Amsterdam is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Amsterdam
Nieuw-West, carrying the lineage of Master Carlson Gracie.
We teach

beginners and experienced practitioners in the same room, with the same
attention: technique first, steady progress, no rush.
All adult classes are taught in English, and students train here from all
over the world.
TRYING BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU FOR THE FIRST TIME
Your first class is free on Mondays, at 08:00 or 18:00. No experience
needed, and you do not need any equipment — we lend you a gi for that
first class. From your second class onward you bring your own; we also
sell gis at the academy.
If Monday does not work for you, you are welcome on any other Beginners &
Intermediates class as a single class for €25.
Come 15 to 20 minutes before the class starts. Someone will meet you, show
you how the academy works and introduce you to the group before you step
on the mat.
CLASSES
Mornings — Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 08:00–09:00.
Evenings — Monday to Thursday, 18:00–19:00, Beginners & Intermediates.
Later evening sessions for experienced students, plus Open Mat for members.
Women's Only Class — every Friday, 18:00–19:15, taught by Olga Lyashevska.
A woman's first class in this group is free.
Classes are trained in gi (kimono), with one weekly No-Gi session for
members.
Open Mat is for members only. It is where the team trains together — not a
class you can drop into.
Full weekly timetable and booking: [Schedule]
VISITING FROM ANOTHER ACADEMY
Drop in to any Beginners & Intermediates class, or to the Advanced
sessions, for €25. If you are not sure which class fits your level, send a
WhatsApp to +31 6 81911917 and we will tell you honestly.
KIDS
Kids classes are run independently by Professor Laszlo. Everything about
them — times, ages, prices, enrolment — is on bjjkidsamsterdam.nl
WHERE TO FIND US
Burgemeester de Vlugtlaan 125, 1063 BJ Amsterdam
Phone / WhatsApp: +31 6 81911917
Email: marcosflexa@gmail.com
Come and train with us.

Schedule

17/08/2026 - 23/08/2026
17 Mon 18 Tue 19 Wed 20 Thu 21 Fri 22 Sat 23 Sun
17 Mon Closed
18 Tue Closed
19 Wed Closed
20 Thu Closed
21 Fri Closed
22 Sat Closed
23 Sun Closed
12:00am
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BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES

8 - 9
8:00 - 9:00

BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES

MFMarcos Flexa
BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES
Monday, August 17 · 8:00am - 9:00am
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SERGIO CANNUDO CLASS

18 - 19
18:00 - 19:00

SERGIO CANNUDO CLASS

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SERGIO CANNUDO CLASS
Monday, August 17 · 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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OPEN MAT

19 - 20
19:00 - 20:00

OPEN MAT

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OPEN MAT
Monday, August 17 · 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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ALVARO GANSO CLASS

18 - 19 20 / 30
18:00 - 19:00

ALVARO GANSO CLASS

Bookings: 20/30
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ALVARO GANSO CLASS
Tuesday, August 18 · 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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OPEN MAT

19 - 20 6 / 30
19:00 - 20:00

OPEN MAT

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OPEN MAT
Tuesday, August 18 · 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Instructors:
Marcos Flexa DESMOND V/D BERG Olga Lyashevska Milovan ‘Misha’ Janjic

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BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES

8 - 9 6 / 30
8:00 - 9:00

BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES

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BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES
Wednesday, August 19 · 8:00am - 9:00am
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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, August 19 · 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, August 19 · 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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BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES

18 - 19 6 / 30
18:00 - 19:00

BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES

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Wednesday, August 19 · 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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OPEN MAT

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

OPEN MAT

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OPEN MAT
Wednesday, August 19 · 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES

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

BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES

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BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES
Thursday, August 20 · 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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OPEN MAT

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

OPEN MAT

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OPEN MAT
Thursday, August 20 · 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Instructors:
Marcos Flexa DESMOND V/D BERG Olga Lyashevska Milovan ‘Misha’ Janjic

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BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES

8 - 9 4 / 30
8:00 - 9:00

BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES

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Friday, August 21 · 8:00am - 9:00am
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WOMEN’S ONLY CLASS

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

WOMEN’S ONLY CLASS

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WOMEN’S ONLY CLASS
Friday, August 21 · 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 3 / 25
19:30 - 20:30

NO-GI All BELTS

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NO-GI All BELTS
Friday, August 21 · 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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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.