BJJ Academies in Germany.
Germany's BJJ surface is split between an established Munich anchor and a Berlin scene that hosts European outposts of top Brazilian teams. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Bund Deutschland e.V. (BJJBD), based in Karlsdorf-Neuthard, runs the regional competition series — Bavarian Battle Trials, Westside, Southside, and Newcomer Battle Trials.
Munich is the IBJJF hub. The Munich International Open IBJJF Championship is set for June 20–21, 2026 at TSV Munich-Milbertshofen e.V. (Hans-Denzinger-Strasse 2, 80807 Munich). Hutton Academy describes itself as Munich's first BJJ academy, founded 2002. Munich MMA, established 2007, is run by head coach Benedikt Schotthöfer (BJJ black belt under Sergio "Canudo" Zimmermann). Pound for Pound München runs multiple competition-oriented Munich locations.
Berlin's role is as a destination for top Brazilian teams. BJJ Fightzone Checkmat Berlin sits at Marktstraße 6 in Friedrichshain (Ostkreuz), affiliated with the São Paulo–origin Checkmat team. Cicero Costha PSLPB Berlin runs out of Ringside Gym Berlin at Herzbergstraße 87-99 in Lichtenberg, an affiliate of Cícero Costha's São Paulo HQ.
Beyond Munich and Berlin, the academy map spreads across the country: Gracie Barra Sternschanze in Hamburg (Schulterblatt 122f), Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Frankfurt / Offenbach under Henry Navorra (Fabio Gurgel black belt), and Nova Academy Cologne (Moselstraße 60). The ADCC Germany / West European Open's 2024 edition was held at Ratiopharm Arena, Neu-Ulm.
Tournaments and seminars in Germany.
Sporthalle Wandsbek · Hamburg, Hamburg
Grappling Industries Gi and No-Gi grappling tournament with round-robin brackets for all belt levels and ages, at Sporthalle Wandsbek in Hamburg, Hamburg.
Sport Club Siemensstadt · Berlin, Berlin
Grappling Industries Gi and No-Gi grappling tournament with round-robin brackets for all belt levels and ages, at Sport Club Siemensstadt in Berlin, Berlin.
Sporthalle Wandsbek · Hamburg, Hamburg
AJP Tour (Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro) Gi/No-Gi jiu-jitsu championship at Sporthalle Wandsbek in Hamburg, Hamburg.
Gesamtschule Bremen-Ost · Bremen, Bremen
American Grappling Federation (AGF) Gi and No-Gi jiu-jitsu tournament for kids through adults, at Gesamtschule Bremen-Ost in Bremen, Bremen.
Hans-Hocheder-Halle · Schwabach, Bayern
Grappling Industries Gi and No-Gi grappling tournament with round-robin brackets for all belt levels and ages, at Hans-Hocheder-Halle in Schwabach, Bayern.
Bezirkssportanlage Am Bandsbusch · Hilden, Nordrhein-Westfalen
American Grappling Federation (AGF) Gi and No-Gi jiu-jitsu tournament for kids through adults, at Bezirkssportanlage Am Bandsbusch in Hilden, Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Kreissporthalle · Limburg an der Lahn, Hesse
North American Grappling Association (NAGA) Gi and No-Gi grappling tournament with divisions for all ages, belt ranks, and skill levels, at Kreissporthalle in Limburg an der Lahn, Hesse.
Sporthalle West · Dillingen/Saar, Saarland
American Grappling Federation (AGF) Gi and No-Gi jiu-jitsu tournament for kids through adults, at Sporthalle West in Dillingen/Saar, Saarland.
Sport Club Siemensstadt · Berlin, Berlin
Grappling Industries Gi and No-Gi grappling tournament with round-robin brackets for all belt levels and ages, at Sport Club Siemensstadt in Berlin, Berlin.
Sporthalle Wandsbek · Hamburg, Hamburg
Grappling Industries Gi and No-Gi grappling tournament with round-robin brackets for all belt levels and ages, at Sporthalle Wandsbek in Hamburg, Hamburg.
Sport Club Siemensstadt · Berlin, Berlin
Grappling Industries Gi and No-Gi grappling tournament with round-robin brackets for all belt levels and ages, at Sport Club Siemensstadt in Berlin, Berlin.
Sport Club Siemensstadt · Berlin, Berlin
Grappling Industries Gi and No-Gi grappling tournament with round-robin brackets for all belt levels and ages, at Sport Club Siemensstadt in Berlin, Berlin.