The goal of Haven BJJ is to let as many people as possible experience the benefits of BJJ.
What are the benefits?
Self-confidence > Knowing that you can defend yourself and stay calm under pressure
Fitness > Stronger, better condition, and more flexibility
Community > A group of like-minded people, where you can build friendships on and off the mat Control > The mental benefits: self-control, discipline, and staying calm under pressure
The name Haven BJJ The name of the team shows what we stand for:
First of all, “Haven” refers to the harbor. Our team roots lie in Santos, Brazil. Both Santos and Rotterdam are important port cities that value hard work. With Haven BJJ, we honor those roots and emphasize the importance of hard work.
Secondly, “Haven” refers to a safe place. We want to provide a space where everyone can learn jiu-jitsu in a safe environment, regardless of their current condition or experience.
How do we do that?
We have 3 core values that guide everything we do in the gym:
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Hard work > We do not believe in shortcuts. We expect everyone to work hard: the coaches, the front desk staff, the professional athletes, and the regular members. Our training sessions are designed to be physically and mentally challenging without being overwhelming.
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Continuous improvement > We always strive for improvement. That means we try out new training methods, listen to feedback from members, and are not afraid to make mistakes. We want our members to have the same mindset.
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Teamwork > Although jiu-jitsu is an individual sport, you train with the team. We aim to make everyone in the room better. The better the group, the better the individual athletes.
In addition to our core values, we follow 3 core actions:
Safe: We do our best to create a safe environment: a safe Haven. We have a strict “No Dickheads” policy, so all our members feel at home.
Clean: We clean our mats several times a day and expect everyone training with us to show up smelling fresh in a clean gi or rashguard.
Friendly: Our goal is not only to teach jiu jitsu but also to build a community. We do this by emphasizing kindness to everyone in the gym.
What do we offer?
Okay, now you know why Haven BJJ exists and how we like to approach things. But what exactly do we offer?
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Classes all day long: We want everyone to be able to train BJJ. Whether you have a busy job, kids at home, or work in the evening and night, our classes start at 7 AM and go until 9 PM.
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Classes for all levels: Jiu jitsu is a great sport, but we noticed a trend: most gyms focus on one group. Either they focus on beginners and bore the advanced, or they focus on advanced and scare off beginners. We want you to enjoy jiu jitsu, whether you train for 10 minutes or 10 years. That’s why we offer classes for different levels. With an introductory course for beginners, fundamental classes to learn the basics, regular BJJ and Grappling classes, and daily Pro Classes for high-level athletes.
- Classes for all ages: In addition to our adult classes, we offer youth classes daily. The earlier you start with jiu jitsu, the faster you can experience the benefits. We have classes for children aged 5 to 9 years and teen classes from 9 to 16 years. And if you are a bit older, don’t worry: we have many members who are well over 40.
That’s it: Why Haven BJJ exists, how we do things, and what we offer.
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