Jivi Chadha

About Jivi

Jivi started BJJ almost 4 years ago, through friends who were already training. His first day was in the small dojo on the Erasmus campus, where he was put in his place. At that time he was still playing football, but due to his competitive nature, BJJ seemed a logical sport to pick up. He never thought he would progress so quickly — competing internationally and teaching at the same time.

As a coach, Jivi chooses clarity over endless repetition. Instead of drilling endlessly, he focuses on the details of a technique and how to link movements smoothly. After each demonstration, he makes space for questions, so that everything is clear for everyone.

His coaching style revolves around personal connection — starting with knowing everyone's name. During the lesson, he walks along the mat to give full attention, guidance, and compliments where possible.

Students often praise the combination of technical precision and a supportive atmosphere where complex movements become intuitive. What is most appreciated: the hands-on guidance and his focus on the "why" behind each technique — so that it translates directly to live sparring, at any level.

Outside the mat, Jivi has a full-time job in Sustainability in The Hague. Additionally, he is a big movie lover — you can often find him between Kino and Cinerama. Furthermore, he is either gaming for hours on his PS5 at home, or as soon as the weather gets nice — heading straight to the bar or club.