Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Fight IQ with Odair Cavalcanti
Looking to add some ground game to your life? Welcome to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) at Fight IQ MMA Gym in Amsterdam. This isn’t just rolling around on the mats — it’s one of the most effective, addictive, and honestly fun martial arts you can train.
What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is all about grappling, submissions, and leverage. No punching, no kicking — just pure technique and clever body positioning to outsmart your opponent. Whether you’re smaller, bigger, flexible, or stiff as a board, BJJ teaches you how to use what you’ve got.
Here’s what makes it awesome:
- Takedowns: Get the fight to the ground.
- Control positions: Guard, mount, side control — the building blocks of good Jiu-Jitsu.
- Submissions: Armbars, kimuras, chokes… all the fun stuff.
And yes, we spar. A lot. “Rolling” is where you get to test your skills in a safe, friendly way — and where the learning really sticks. Plus, it’s a killer workout.
Meet BJJ Coach Odair Cavalcanti
This is the guy running the show — and he knows his stuff.
Odair is a 3rd-degree black belt with 28 years of Jiu-Jitsu experience and over 15 years of teaching experience. He’s competed all over the world, holds a top-100 ranking in Brazil, and is part of the legendary Brazilian Top TeamBrazilian Top Team.
But here’s the thing: despite his competition record, Odair keeps it simple. His classes focus on solid fundamentals, effective techniques, and making sure everyone — from total beginners to competitors — walks away having learned something useful.
Why You’ll Love His Classes
- For Everyone: Whether you want to compete, get in shape, or just learn how to defend yourself, you’ll fit right in.
- Laid-Back Vibe: No ego, no pressure — just good training and good people.
- Both Gi & No-Gi: Train in the kimono, or without — up to you.
- Top-Level Coaching: 3rd-degree black belts don’t just grow on trees.
When to Train
Odair teaches BJJ at Fight IQ on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. You can check out the full Gi schedule here and see when No-Gi classes pop up on the MMA timetable.