Schedule
Monday
13:30 - 15:00
Gym Royale
Thursday
19:30 - 21:00
Focus Jiu Jitsu
Amsterdam
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Every few months, small changes in the schedule are likely to happen. Continously we are looking for the best hours at the best locations. Make sure to join our group chat to get informed on all updates. An invite link will be sent to you after filling in the membership form. Also make sure to follow us on Instagram!
Drop in
You can join a single class for the price of €20,00. Bring cash or receive a payment request after class.
Tuesday
19:30 - 21:00
Focus Jiu Jitsu
Amsterdam
Friday
20:00 - 21:00
Amsterdam Training
Center
More information
Do you have what it takes to join our classes? Expect detailed techniques, falling a lot, getting back up, high paced sparring rounds and a great brotherhood. Lessons that will stay with you even outside the mats. Find out more.
Terms and conditions
We are guests in the gyms we train at, so behave that way. By joining an Amsterdam Airlines class, you agree to the terms and conditions.
Wednesday
17:30 - 18:30
Focus Jiu Jitsu
Amsterdam
Locations
Gym Royale
Klaprozenweg 42, 1032 KL Amsterdam
Focus Jiu Jitsu Amsterdam
Cruquiusweg 91C, 1019AG Amsterdam
Amsterdam Training Center
Free Trial Class
Please fill in the form below to request your free trial class! All fighters are welcome for one free trial class. Bring slippers, shorts, a shirt, some water and a towel and you are ready to go.
About
Amsterdam Airlines Takedown Academy
Not an actual airline operator, but a playful homage to the high altitude throws that are regularly practiced in our classes. Nonetheless, our classes are taken very seriously: Amsterdam Airlines is dedicated to providing top-tier takedown instruction suitable for MMA, BJJ and self-defense scenarios. This academy has a unique style that is based on the combination of judo, wrestling and jiu jitsu techniques that will allow you to take the fight to the ground and establish control.
The concept for Amsterdam Airlines was born from the observation that many MMA and BJJ teams in the region of Amsterdam are lacking in takedown classes. While judo and wrestling clubs offer techniques and strategies, these often don't seamlessly translate to MMA and BJJ, as they neglect considerations of back exposure, top control and submission vulnerabilities. Amsterdam Airlines is the pioneering academy in the Netherlands that specialises on judo techniques that can be performed without the gi. By fusing these throws with classic wrestling entries and BJJ control, Amsterdam Airlines offers a unique style that has been proven to be highly effective for BJJ and MMA competitions.
Classes
Although beginners are welcome and some basics will be covered in every class, the main focus of our classes is on competitive martial artists that are looking to improve their takedown skills. These classes are based on a variety of judo and wrestling techniques, adapted to be effective for MMA and BJJ/grappling competitions. The minimum requirement to participate is the ability of break-falling. If you are uncertain about your break-falling skills, please get in contact before the start of the class. Classes consist of a short warm-up, followed by explanation of techniques and drilling, concluded by some rounds of sparring (modified catch wrestling rules, scoring either by pin or submission, all submissions are allowed). Feel like trying it out? Request a free trial class.
By joining Amsterdam Airlines classes, you agree to the house rules and terms of use.
© - Art works by Jean-Marie Milongo, 2024
Amsterdam Airlines is an academy by Joris Rookhuijzen
"My passion for sports started at the age of five when I started judo. More than 20 years later, this passion has branched out to other martial arts, weightlifting and sports science. I strive to guide combat athletes towards peak performance in the ring, octagon and on the mat."
- Judo Black Belt
- BJJ Purple Belt
- Bronze medal at UWW grappling world championships, Warsaw 2023
- Bronze medal at World Combat Games, Riyadh 2023
- Silver medal at Catch Wrestling world championships, Wigan 2024
- Training & warm-up partner of the Dutch national Judo team at the Olympic Games, Paris 2024
- S&C trainer and sports scientist of the Dutch national Judo team since 2022
- 10 + Years of experience as a coach/trainer in different martial arts and S&C
- MMA & Grappling Coach
- Working and training with elite level athletes in sports of MMA, BJJ & Judo
Tel: +31611866957
Mail: jrookhuijzen@gmail.com
