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DODO JIU JITSU
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Submission Fighting
BJJ at DODO Amsterdam
All classes at DODO are a mix of Gi and No-Gi BJJ/grappling. Classes start with warm-up rounds, followed by technique and ultimately ending with six-minute sparring rounds. Sparring starts on the feet and should end in submission; this is our way, this is the way of the DODO.
Practitioners of all levels are welcome at DODO. We offer fundamental, advanced and competition-specific classes.
DODO Jiu Jitsu is an official IBJJF-certified academy.
Everyone is welcome to all classes, regardless of their level. Apply for a FREE TRIAL lesson and join our family!
Visit us at:
Sportcentrum de Pijp
Lizzy Ansinghstraat 88
1072 RD Amsterdam
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Meet our instructors
All our instructors have experience in Gi and No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
Thijmen Gomperts
Head Instructor
Thijmen is a black belt under Marcos Flexa and an active competitor in both Gi and No-Gi tournaments. Thijmen is known for his funky style; his floating passes are nigh unstoppable and he can find the submission in every corner.
Thijmen's heart beats for the Gi, but he is equally dangerous in No-Gi. Many grapplers regard Thijmen as one of the best competitors in the country, which is hard to argue against considering the impressive collection of medals gathered over time.
Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Carlson Gracie > Marcos 'Flexa' Neves Mello > Thijmen Gomperts
Mathijs Gomperts
Assistant Instructor
Mathijs, Thijmen's older brother, is a brown belt under Ernst van Bruggen. Like Leroy, he has trained for a long time under Aram, who awarded him his purple belt.
Mathijs adopted Aram's relentless pace and killer instinct; he will control you and actively look for any submission he can find. Mathijs keeps the team sharp, ensuring everyone has fun while maintaining a healthy competitive attitude with a focus on competition.
Carlson Gracie > Sergio Souza > Roberto Atalla > Ernst van Bruggen > Mathijs Gomperts
Danny Crapanzano
Fundamentals Instructor
Danny is a brown belt under Thijmen Gomperts and he is the glue that holds DODO together. It's all about Danny. During the day he is a high school teacher; at night he is a total Jiu Jitsu geek/casual assassin.
Danny is a great No-Gi fighter and is also becoming more versed in the Gi. His pedagogical skills are inspiring and his enthusiasm is contagious, making him the perfect coach to help students on their way in the journey that is Jiu Jitsu.
Carlos Gracie > Carlson Gracie > Marcos 'Flexa' Neves Mello > Thijmen Gomperts > Danny Crapanzano
Derek Lingmont
Fundamentals Instructor
Derek exemplifies that perfect mix of slight autism and sheer brilliance.
He is known for his impressive (some say outrageous) habit of keeping at least 20 YouTube technique video tabs open at all times for the past eight years. This resulted in his diverse game, which ensures that you'll never run out of new tricks to learn, whether you're a Gi aficionado or a No-Gi rebel.
Derek's technical classes are a deep dive into all that Jiu Jitsu has to offer, from old-school flower sweeps to modern-day Tarikoplatas and Choi bars. Be ready to be slightly overwhelmed!
Carlos Gracie > Carlson Gracie > Marcos 'Flexa' Neves Mello > Thijmen Gomperts > Derek Lingmont
Timpe Tuyt
Fundamentals Instructor
Timpe is a brown belt under Thijmen Gomperts. He has a diverse martial arts background, including Muay Thai, wrestling and grappling, which gives him a well-rounded perspective on the mat.
Rolling with him, however, can feel as if he's been doing nothing else his entire life. He is renowned for his razor-sharp, submission-focused game, and some say that once he locks in a submission, his Neanderthal-like strength takes over.
Timpe approaches techniques with the mindset of a philosopher - he'll challenge your technique and help you refine and solidify your game plan. If you survive his class, congratulations, you've earned yourself a nap!
Carlos Gracie > Carlson Gracie > Marcos 'Flexa' Neves Mello > Thijmen Gomperts > Timpe Tuyt