BJJ is one of the fastest-growing and most popular martial arts worldwide.
At our gym, we offer training opportunities for everyone, regardless of experience level.
Take a look at the training groups we offer and find the one that suits you best.
Grappling, or no-gi BJJ, is a dynamic discipline closely related to wrestling and adaptable to MMA. It emphasizes fluid movement and strategy, making it a valuable skill set for mixed martial arts.
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Grappling, or no-gi BJJ, is a separate discipline that is more akin to free fighting and more directly adaptable to MMA.
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We also offer judo classes for adults with no prior experience. It's an excellent way to develop the skills needed to take a fight to the ground, enhancing your BJJ game.
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Our BJJ programs for children and teens are designed to build strength, agility, flexibility, discipline, self-confidence, and friendships in a safe and friendly environment. Our dedicated trainers ensure that each session is both fun and educational.
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Every week, we host an Open Mat, where our gym is open to everyone, free of charge. It's a simple format: we set the timer and roll. We recommend at least six months of prior experience. Open Mat is a welcoming space, and we encourage all participants to familiarize themselves with our code of conduct.
While all contact sports carry some risks, BJJ and grappling are among the safest full-contact combat sports because they don't involve striking, reducing the risk of severe injuries.
We strive to create a welcoming environment for beginners. From our friendly coaches to our supportive community of students, everyone works together to foster a positive atmosphere in our gym.
We’ve put great effort into making our facilities comfortable, clean, and inviting — from mat to the locker rooms and showers.
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Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) is one of the fastest growing martial arts in the world, yet in Latvia many still ask — what is it?
The Brazilian jiu-jitsu strategy for physical confrontation is, firstly, to redirect the fight to the ground as quickly as possible, secondly, to control the opponent positionally and, thirdly, to achieve surrenders by applying pain or yawning techniques.
Why on earth? At its roots, BJJ addresses the question of how a smaller and physically weaker opponent defeats a larger attacker by knocking a person to the ground deprives him of much of his strength, most people are poorly coordinated and less strong when lying down.
Martial arts have roots in Japanese jiu-jitsu and judo martial arts, when a Japanese jiu-jitsu master named Mitsujo Maeda arrived in Brazil at the beginning of the 20th century (Mitsuyo Maeda). Although he had several great students, it is the Grace (Gracie) dynasty that is to be thanked for BJJ's recognition in the world today.
BJJ experienced its explosion of popularity in 1993 with the first UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), in which one of the representatives of the Gracie clan, Hoyes (Royce Gracie) — shocked the world by defeating much larger and more physically impressive opponents using the then little-known martial art. At the same time, sports jiu-jitsu also began to develop, where self-defense is an important part of the heritage, however, the training process and goals are focused more on sports.
At Riga Grappling Club, our primary focus is on BJJ as a martial sport. While we incorporate self-defense elements into our training, our emphasis is on BJJ as a competitive sport. We believe that mastering the fundamentals of BJJ not only prepares you for sport but also equips you with practical self-defense skills and confidence in physical confrontations.
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BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) is a martial art focused on ground fighting, using techniques like joint locks and chokeholds. It typically involves training with a gi (uniform) but also includes no-gi variations. BJJ has a structured belt system and specific rules.
Grappling is a broader term that includes various forms of ground fighting, such as wrestling, judo, sambo, and submission wrestling. It emphasizes control, takedowns, and submissions, often without a gi, and is commonly used in MMA. While BJJ is a type of grappling, grappling covers more styles and techniques beyond BJJ alone.
Jiu Jitsu is a great activity that helps:
Although any contact combat sport is a physical challenge and involves risks, BJJ is one of the safest full-contact fighting sports, as there is no threat of the consequences of strikes and kicks.
You are welcome to try any of our classes regardless of previous experience. For a beginner, the BJJ Fundamentals group on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 19:00 or the morning group at 7:15 on Mondays and Wednesdays will be the most suitable. Feel free to join, try and find the option that suits you!
No, no previous experience is required. We offer groups for both beginners and more experienced grapplers.
You can contact us by e-mail info@graplingaklubs.lv, phone +371 27840222 (Dainis)
+371 26838551 (Valeriy), social media accounts or in person, Daugava Stadium, Augšiela 1, Riga.
