Women's BJJ

BJJ for Women

At Haven BJJ, the women's classes are always taught by a woman. Book a free trial class and experience it for yourself!

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Ladies only Female instructors Next to Rotterdam Central

At Haven BJJ, we believe that everyone should be able to enjoy the benefits that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brings. That's why we offer Women's BJJ. Book a free women's class and experience it for yourself!

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Mandatory safety rules

To ensure a safe and hygienic environment for you and your training partners, you must comply with the rules below. If you do not comply, unfortunately, you cannot participate in the lesson.

  • Your nails are trimmed short.
  • You are not wearing jewelry or piercings.
  • You wear slippers when you are not on the mat.
  • On the mat, you always train barefoot.
  • You are present at least 10 minutes before the start of the lesson.
  • You wear a tight-fitting rash guard, T-shirt, or sports shirt that covers your shoulders. Tank tops are not allowed.
  • You wear short sports shorts without pockets or zippers. You may wear leggings underneath, also without pockets or zippers.

What do you bring?

Mandatory

  • Shorts of leggingswithout zippers and pockets
  • Tight-fitting t-shirt
  • Slippers
  • Short-cut nails
  • No jewelry

Optional

  • Bottle of water
  • Towel
  • Shower gel
Hygiene on the mat On the mat, you train barefoot. Step off the mat? Put on slippers.

Why should women train BJJ?

Self-confidence

Practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the best ways to boost your self-confidence. You learn how to defend yourself in a realistic way, even against people who are bigger and stronger than you.

Control

As you master new techniques, you gain a sense of focus and control that will help in all aspects of life. You learn how to control your opponents, but more importantly, how to control yourself.

Community

Martial arts are about more than just technique. They are about community. We have a great community of like-minded women, many of whom have become friends both on and off the mat.

Fitness

Jiu-jitsu is one of the best ways to get in shape. You become fitter, stronger, and faster. And you learn a skill that can save your life at the same time. No treadmill can compete with that!

Meet the coaches

Coach Sarah Tuohy

Sarah Tuohy

Head Coach Women
Coach Ashley de Baas

Ashley de Baas

Coach Women
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Class schedule

Check when the women's classes take place.

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
18:0019:00
Women's BJJ
Women's Grappling
Women's BJJ
Women's Grappling

Ready to get started?

Book a free trial class and discover why more and more women are choosing BJJ.

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Ladies only
Female instructors
Next to Rotterdam Central