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“ fight or flight ”

Amsterdam's dedicated takedown academy. We train no-gi judo and wrestling — combining throws, entries and ground control into a complete system for fighters who get on top, apply pressure, and finish.

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Weekly Training

Schedule

€20 Drop-In →
Monday
2 classes
13:30–15:00
Ne-Waza
Amsterdam Training Center
18:00–19:00
Tachi-Waza
Fight IQ
Tuesday
2 classes
12:00–13:30
Ne-Waza
Fight IQ
19:30–21:00
Sparring Only
Focus Jiu Jitsu
Members only · No drop-in
Wednesday
2 classes
10:00–11:30
Pro Training
Fight IQ
Invite Only
17:30–18:30
Beginners
Focus Jiu Jitsu
Thursday
1 class
19:30–21:00
Tachi-Waza
Focus Jiu Jitsu
Friday
3 classes
10:00–11:00
Pro Training
Fight IQ
Invite Only
11:00–12:00
Tachi-Waza
Fight IQ
20:00–21:00
Tachi-Waza
Amsterdam Training Center
What We Offer

Class Types

Tachi-Waza
Stand-Up

Wrestling & no-gi judo style takedowns adapted for MMA and BJJ competition.

Ne-Waza
Ground

BJJ and catch wrestling style ground control, pins, and submissions.

Sparring Only
Live Rounds

Intense warm-up followed by 60+ minutes of modified catch wrestling rules sparring.

Beginners
Foundations

The perfect starting point — more focus on basics with less sparring intensity.

Pro Training
Elite

Invitation only — for high-level competitors who have proven themselves on the mat. No drop-in, no free trials. Show up to regular classes first.

About

Not an actual airline — a playful homage to the high altitude throws practiced in our classes. Amsterdam Airlines provides top-tier takedown instruction suitable for MMA, BJJ and self-defense scenarios.

Born from the observation that many teams in Amsterdam lack dedicated takedown training. We fuse no-gi judo techniques with wrestling entries and BJJ control — a unique and proven competitive style. The pioneering academy in the Netherlands specialising in no-gi judo.

What to Expect
Basic & advanced techniques
Warm-up, technique, sparring format
Classes geared toward competitive martial artists
Brotherhood & discipline on and off the mats

“My passion for sports started at the age of five when I started judo. More than 20 years later, this passion has branched out to other martial arts, weightlifting and sports science. I strive to guide combat athletes towards peak performance in the ring, octagon and on the mat.”

— Joris Rookhuijzen
Training Philosophy

We aim to develop a style that takes the best out of multiple martial arts — a new standard in grappling. A style that dictates the fight. A style that thrives in MMA and Grappling competitions and is accessible for both beginners and professional fighters.

Joris Rookhuijzen

MMA & Grappling Coach · Sports Scientist
Judo Black Belt · BJJ Purple Belt
Bronze Medal — UWW Grappling World Championships, Warsaw 2023
Bronze Medal — World Combat Games, Riyadh 2023
Silver & Bronze — Catch Wrestling World Championships, Wigan 2024 & 2025
Training & warm-up partner Dutch Judo team — Olympics Paris 2024
S&C trainer & sports scientist Dutch national Judo team 2022–2025
Coach of PFL MW World Champion Costello van Steenis
10+ years coaching in martial arts and S&C
joris@amsairlines.com +31 6 11 86 69 57 @amsairlines

Fahd El Khattabi

Freestyle Wrestling · Grappling

Amsterdam Airlines would not be what it is today without the support of Coach Fahd. As an experienced competitor in both freestyle wrestling and grappling, he brings a high level of technical expertise and competitive insight to the team.

Despite his young age, Fahd has already established himself as a skilled and dedicated coach, with teaching experience at several gyms across Amsterdam. He is known for delivering passionate and intense training sessions while maintaining a great sense of humour that keeps classes both challenging and enjoyable.

In addition to regularly coaching at Amsterdam Airlines, Fahd is also available for private lessons.

WhatsApp +31 6 87 19 53 42
Where We Train

Locations

Focus Jiu Jitsu Amsterdam
Cruquiusweg 91C, 1019AG Amsterdam
Tue · Wed · Thu
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Amsterdam Training Center
H.J.E. Wenckebachweg 6-V5, 1096 AN Amsterdam
Mon · Fri
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Fight IQ
Keienbergweg 97, 1101 GG Amsterdam
Mon · Tue · Wed · Fri
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Join the Academy

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Memberships from €40/month. Unlimited, 3×/week or 1×/week — choose what fits your schedule.

Become a Member → Terms & Conditions

Book Your Free Trial

All fighters welcome for one free class. Bring slippers, shorts, a shirt, water and a towel.

Tuesday evenings (Sparring Only) & Pro sessions not available for free trials