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Try Jiu-Jitsu with us for a full week, free. A fun, safe and practical martial art — a full-body workout plus real-world self-defense you can actually use.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian JIU-JITSU (BJJ) is a martial art, a combat sport, and — above all — one of the most effective forms of self-defense, focused primarily on ground fighting. It was developed in the early 20th century in Brazil, where brothers Carlos and Helio Gracie adapted the traditional Japanese jiu-jitsu into this modern style.
Most BJJ techniques revolve around taking an opponent to the ground and gaining a dominant position and control — without having to physically hurt them — then forcing submission with joint locks or chokes. Thanks to these techniques, a physically smaller practitioner can beat a stronger opponent.
Beyond self-defense, BJJ brings many benefits: better physical and mental conditioning, improved confidence, stress relief, sharper problem-solving, deeper body awareness, and a strong social community.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for kids
A healthy, active lifestyle from a young age helps kids manage both academic and social situations at school. JIU-JITSU teaches not only self-defense but also problem-solving skills that will serve your child for a lifetime.
Jiu-Jitsu builds
Our instructors
Roman Zelenka
2nd Degree Black Belt
Michal Kukumberg
1st Degree Black Belt
Vladimír Urmanič
Black Belt
Welcome to Jiu-Jitsu Academy
At JIU-JITSU Academy Bratislava we teach authentic Brazilian JIU-JITSU — proven as the most effective form of self-defense. Our instructors will teach you everything you need to know, from the foundations of self-defense to the highly technical side of competitive JIU-JITSU.
If you live in Bratislava or nearby, come try it out. Experience "the gentle art" on the mat at JIU-JITSU Academy Bratislava — free for one full week.
See you on the mats!