Haven BJJ Rotterdam
Everything you want to know about starting with BJJ, membership, classes, and more.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that focuses on control and submissions. The goal is to control your opponent using technique and leverage and then make them tap out.
BJJ originated in Brazil and is the fastest-growing martial art in the world. It is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
We encourage everyone to come by for a free trial class where you can get to know the gym.
Additionally, we offer an introductory course where you will learn the basics of jiu jitsu in 4 weeks.
Absolutely. Learning to fall, problem-solving under stress, and the extra self-confidence you gain from jiu jitsu will help you in almost any other sport.
No, we only offer unlimited memberships. We have chosen to encourage our members to train as much as possible. Jiu jitsu is a complex sport where training a lot is the only secret to getting better.
If that doesn't work, there is the option to pay per class.
Our mission is to provide a safe environment for anyone who wants to learn jiu jitsu. It doesn't matter if you have experience in martial arts; many of our members had no martial arts experience when they started.
For people with no grappling experience, we have our introductory course created.
The best way to get fit for jiu jitsu is by training jiu jitsu. We tailor our lessons to your experience level and fitness. This way, we build your fitness while you learn Brazilian jiu jitsu.
Don't worry about getting fit before you start. By starting, you will get fit.
Yes, at Haven BJJ we have one of the strongest women's teams in the Netherlands. Women can participate in every class and every week we offer special classes that are only accessible to women.
Our current schedule can be found here.
Certainly. Our athletes compete at the highest level. Our competition fighters are among the world elite and have several major titles to their name (including European and Brazilian champions).
As a team, we regularly rank at the top of the SmoothComp rankings as the best team in the Netherlands.
We encourage everyone to visit different schools to see where you feel most at home.
What we offer is an environment where everyone is welcome, where hard work is done regardless of experience and fitness, and where every training session is focused on getting better.
Join a free trial class to see if Haven BJJ is right for you.
No, we do not have MMA classes on our schedule. We offer world-class grappling classes, and we have several pro-MMA athletes training with us to sharpen their grappling skills.
Our focus is on grappling and BJJ. If you want to build a strong grappling foundation for MMA or supplement your MMA training with high-level grappling, you are very welcome.
Our subscriptions start at €67 every four weeks for students and youth under 18. Regular subscriptions start at €83 every four weeks.
No, when you start you do not need a gi. Only for the BJJ classes do we ask our participants to wear a BJJ gi.
If you come for a trial lesson, grappling class, or introductory course, you can participate in shorts (without zippers!) and a t-shirt.
Haven BJJ is located in the blue-white building next to Rotterdam Central Station. Our address is Weena 1099, 3013 AL Rotterdam.
You can park in the Parkbee Groot Handelsgebouw P2 parking garage, directly under our building. By public transport, you can reach it within a few minutes' walk from Rotterdam Central.
In the parking garage under Haven BJJ: Parkbee Groot Handelsgebouw P2. That is also a lot cheaper than parking on the street.
By the way, we are next to Rotterdam Central, so you can get there easily by public transport.
Haven BJJ offers classes on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM and on weekends between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
You can find the complete and current class schedule on our website under “Schedule”. We have separate classes for beginners, advanced, kids & teens, and women. So there is always a time that suits you.
Yes! At Haven BJJ, we have special Women’s Only classes on Monday and Thursday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This class is taught in a safe and relaxed atmosphere, specifically for women who want to get acquainted with BJJ or improve their technique. The class is always taught by a woman.
Of course, women are also welcome in all regular classes.
Our "Haven BJJ" app is available in the App Store and at Google Play.
You use the app to book your classes and check in.
When you sign up for a trial lesson or a membership, you will automatically receive an email "Create Account Haven BJJ". Click on the link in that email to create your password.
With your email address and your new password, you can log in to the app. It may take up to 5 minutes for your password to be synchronized.
Through our app ("Haven BJJ" available in the App Store and on Google Play), you can sign up for classes. Upon arrival, scan the QR code on the tablet. This lets us know that you are actually present.
This can have several causes:
1. You do not have an active membership yet. Sign up via Memberships.
2. You accidentally entered the wrong age. Contact the front desk: [email protected]
3. Your payment did not go through. Check outstanding invoices in the app (Menu > Invoices > Open).
4. You have created multiple accounts. Select a different name via Menu > Your name.
Due to the rules of Google and Apple, you unfortunately cannot purchase subscriptions through our app.
Instead, you sign up via Memberships (log in with the account you created). Then you can reserve and check in through the app.
Yes, you can, with us you can pause your membership 3 times a year for a period of 4 weeks. Send us an email, and we will activate the pause as soon as possible.
You can easily cancel by sending us an email. Our monthly subscriptions have a notice period of 4 weeks and there are no additional costs associated with it.
With annual subscriptions, you can also cancel every 4 weeks after the first year.
Canceling: When canceling, we work with a notice period of 4 weeks. Therefore, after your cancellation, there is always a period that needs to be paid.
Pausing: When the account is debited, there can sometimes be a few days between the system sending the order and the bank debiting it from you. So it may happen that money is still deducted after you have paused. No worries, this will be automatically settled with the next payment.
Yes, BJJ is one of the safest martial arts for children. Unlike sports like kickboxing or karate, there is no striking or kicking in BJJ. The emphasis is on control, technique, and groundwork.
Our kids“ classes are taught by experienced coaches who prioritize the safety of each child. We also teach children to spar responsibly and to ”tap out" in time.
BJJ focuses on ground fighting and control, while judo focuses on throws and karate on strikes and kicks. In BJJ, children learn how to safely control an opponent without striking or kicking.
This makes BJJ particularly suitable for children: they learn self-defense in a way that they can safely apply on the playground if necessary.
BJJ gives children confidence, resilience, and the ability to stand up for themselves — without using violence. Children learn to set boundaries, stay calm under pressure, and defend themselves when needed.
Additionally, they build friendships with other children at Haven BJJ, which enhances their social skills. Many parents see a positive change in their child's confidence after just a few weeks.
Yes! Haven BJJ regularly participates in kids' tournaments in the Netherlands and Belgium. Competitions are not mandatory, but for children seeking an extra challenge, it is a great experience.
We prepare children well for their first competition, and our coaches are always present to guide them. Through our private lessons for kids we can further intensify the match preparation. Please consult with the coach before registering your child for a match.
Do you have any other questions that have not been answered here? Then send us an email or a WhatsApp message.
