Bjj in Berlin

Roughly 2,000 km, 1 cancelled ferry and learning how to change my motorbike coolant, I arrived in Berlin for some matsurfing.

“Yogi” Jack was good enough to let me train in his check mat gym for a few days on my travels andI was also welcomed into his home.

For my first time matsurfing, Jack and his girlfriend Anna made me feel super welcomed in Berlin. Not only were they super nice, they introduced me to the best place for food after training, a street with locals sitting out eating food from all over the world. We chatted over some amazing smash burgers that first night.

The training itself was a great experience too. Not only does the gym have a great standard, but it was primarily gi. I come from a no gi gym at home, so this was a great new learning opportunity. Finally I go to do an uchi mata attempt with proper grips!

Both Jack and the others in the gym were super helpful in helping me understand the important difference for gi BJJ. Everyone I rolled with was really nice, and I 100% picked up some really cool details from them.

Best of all, Jack’s dog Maya sits chilled off the mats and is always happy to be pet. Thanks to Jack and the team for my wonderful time in Berlin.