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Stig Lommers Plads 3 Frederiksberg, , 2000 Denmark
Choke Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was established in 2004. We are the most traditional BJJ organization in Denmark and the only group that is directly connected to the Gracie Family in Brazil and in the United States. In fact, when the Gracies come to Scandinavia they usually train and teach at our schools.
We have two schools - Copenhagen & Århus - and over 700 members.
Our founder and head instructor is Professor Joao Pedro Santos, who is a third degree black belt under 8th degree Carlson Gracie disciple Sergio "Bolao" Souza.
The name Choke is short, strong and relates directly to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. According to Grand Master Helio Gracie, it is also the most powerful move in Jiu-Jitsu . It was suggested by Morten Pedersen, one of our first students.
Our logo is evidently based on the traditional Gracie Academy logo that's been used in Brazil for almost a century. There are three equilateral triangles inside the circle. They represent balance and connection to our roots.
Last weekend BJJ history was made in Denmark as the country hosted Scandinavia's first ever official tournament sanctioned by the IBJJF. The Choke Team came to fight and won medals in some very competitive divisions.
Marcus Dahl Rasmussen traveled to the latest IBJJF event in Rome and won his weight class in both Gi and nogi with a total of six submissions in nine matches.
There are still some positions available to work as staff at the IBJJF Copenhagen Open. So if you want to be involved and see everything up close, make sure to enter your details here...
Last Friday we had a surprise promotion just before the sparring class in Copenhagen. Tristan Regan, a long time student from Choke Århus, was in town for a short visit and was finally awarded his blue belt from Professor Joao Pedro Santos.