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.
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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
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Takedowns
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Although beginners are welcome and some basics will be covered in every class, the main focus of our classes is on experienced 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 round of sparring (takedowns to ground control of three seconds, no striking). Feel free to come by for a free trial class
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Open Mat
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Free time to work on your skills or spar with your training partners, train as you like! Open mats are supervised by a coach who can help you with any question. No trial class is possible for the open mat.
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By joining Amsterdam Airlines classes, you agree to the house rules and terms of use.
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Locations
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Gym Royale
Klaprozenweg 42, 1032 KL Amsterdam
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Focus Jiu Jitsu Amsterdam
Cruquiusweg 91C, 1019AG Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Training Center
H.J.E. Wenckebachweg 6-V5, 1096 AN Amsterdam
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© - Art works by Jean-Marie Milongo, 2024
Amsterdam Airlines is an academy by Joris Rookhuijzen
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"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."
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- 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
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Tel: +31611866957
Mail: jrookhuijzen@gmail.com
