Brazilian Jiu Jitsu School — Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes for kids, teens and adults in Doha, Qatar

Built on the
mats.
Carried for life.

Qatar's home for authentic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We teach children and adults the discipline, confidence and calm that stay with them long after they step off the mat.

Ages 4+
Kids, teens & adults
No striking
Safe by design

Two academies · Doha, Qatar

What families in Doha say

I recently enrolled my kid in this program and I highly recommend it!! The coaches are very skilled and effective teachers. They teach both the technical skills and the philosophy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu while cultivating a positive and growth-oriented mindset. They manage to strike a great balance between a fun, engaging atmosphere and a demanding, hard-working training environment, helping the kids to remain engaged and enthusiastic to train. Obrigado, coaches! We really appreciate all your hard work!
Alan ZackGoogle review · Local Guide
Excellent club! The welcome is warm, the facilities modern and well maintained. The teachers are passionate, educational and attentive to each student. The atmosphere is both motivating and respectful. Ideal for progress, whether you are a beginner or experienced. I highly recommend! Thank you Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Qatar team.
BENSASSI ImenGoogle review
My daughter absolutely loves her time at this Jiu-Jitsu school — it's truly her happy place! She walks in with a big smile and leaves even happier. The training here has been incredible for her, helping her build self-confidence, discipline, and patience, which are so important at her age. The coaches are outstanding — so patient, supportive, and skilled in working with kids. They have an amazing approach that keeps the students engaged while also instilling respect and perseverance. It's more than just a sport; it's a place where kids grow, both physically and mentally. We're so grateful to have found this school! Highly recommend to any parent looking for a positive and nurturing environment for their child!
Azra TabakovicGoogle review
Great coach, training and environment.
Thani 7Google review · Local Guide
Very good experience with my son. He is 4 years old. Its help the kids to be more self confident and help them to know how to self-defense.
Aldana AL-HammadiGoogle review
Took my 3 year old daughter here for the free trial and she absolutely loved it. We ended up buying her the pink kimono and signed her up for a month. The instructors are super attentive and patient.
Wajid PervezGoogle review · Local Guide
I recently enrolled my kid in this program and I highly recommend it!! The coaches are very skilled and effective teachers. They teach both the technical skills and the philosophy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu while cultivating a positive and growth-oriented mindset. They manage to strike a great balance between a fun, engaging atmosphere and a demanding, hard-working training environment, helping the kids to remain engaged and enthusiastic to train. Obrigado, coaches! We really appreciate all your hard work!
Alan ZackGoogle review · Local Guide
Excellent club! The welcome is warm, the facilities modern and well maintained. The teachers are passionate, educational and attentive to each student. The atmosphere is both motivating and respectful. Ideal for progress, whether you are a beginner or experienced. I highly recommend! Thank you Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Qatar team.
BENSASSI ImenGoogle review
My daughter absolutely loves her time at this Jiu-Jitsu school — it's truly her happy place! She walks in with a big smile and leaves even happier. The training here has been incredible for her, helping her build self-confidence, discipline, and patience, which are so important at her age. The coaches are outstanding — so patient, supportive, and skilled in working with kids. They have an amazing approach that keeps the students engaged while also instilling respect and perseverance. It's more than just a sport; it's a place where kids grow, both physically and mentally. We're so grateful to have found this school! Highly recommend to any parent looking for a positive and nurturing environment for their child!
Azra TabakovicGoogle review
Great coach, training and environment.
Thani 7Google review · Local Guide
Very good experience with my son. He is 4 years old. Its help the kids to be more self confident and help them to know how to self-defense.
Aldana AL-HammadiGoogle review
Took my 3 year old daughter here for the free trial and she absolutely loved it. We ended up buying her the pink kimono and signed her up for a month. The instructors are super attentive and patient.
Wajid PervezGoogle review · Local Guide
Discipline
Respect
Confidence
Belonging
Focus
Joy of growth
Discipline
Respect
Confidence
Belonging
Focus
Joy of growth
Young student in a blue gi smiling during a kids Jiu Jitsu class in Doha

Newton School · Doha, Qatar

Who we are

A school first.
A gym second.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu School was founded in Doha with one belief: the mat is one of the best classrooms a young person can have. Every session teaches something that transfers directly to life — patience, problem solving, and the confidence that comes from knowing you can handle pressure.

Our students come from Qatari and international families, training together in one room, in English and Arabic. Parents stay to watch. Kids leave taller than they came in.

“We don't build fighters. We build children who stand a little straighter, and adults who stay a little calmer.”

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Students on the mats

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Brazilian black & brown belts

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Classes every week

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Nationalities training together

Programs

One mat, four journeys

Groups are matched by age and size so every student trains with peers — never against them.

3, 4 and 5 years old

JIUGARDEN

Playful, game-based classes where the mat becomes a safe place to try, fall and try again. Confidence before technique.

Schedule
Sun · Tue · Thu — 4:00 pm
Focus
Coordination, listening, first grips
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6, 7 and 8 years old

UPCOMING CHAMPION

Structured Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with belt progression. Kids learn to solve problems calmly under pressure — on and off the mat.

Schedule
Sun · Tue · Thu — 5:00 pm
Focus
Technique, discipline, anti-bullying
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9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 years old

LITTLE CHAMPIONS

Real sparring in a controlled environment. Teens build strength, self-respect and a training habit that outlasts the trend cycle.

Schedule
Mon · Wed — 6:00 pm
Focus
Live training, resilience, focus
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8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14 years old

GIRLS ONLY

A dedicated space for girls to train, grow and lead. Build technique, self-respect and a supportive crew in a class built around them.

Schedule
Girls-only sessions — all levels welcome
Focus
Confidence, self-defence, friendship
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Why families choose us

Trusted with
what matters most

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Safety is structural

Small age-matched groups, mats maintained to standard, and coaches trained to stop a roll before it becomes a risk.

02

Brazilian coaches, real lineage

Our team carries authentic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu lineage and coaches full time — this is their craft, not a side class.

03

English & Arabic friendly

Qatari and international families train side by side. Nobody is left out of an instruction because of language.

04

Character before competition

Medals are a by-product. We measure success in discipline, respect and how your child carries themselves at home and at school.

Coach tying a young student's white belt before class

Every white belt is tied by a coach who knows the student's name.

The team

Coached by Brazilians

Full-time professional coaches who live the art they teach — and who know every student by name.

Matheus — Head Coach · Black Belt at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu School

Matheus

Head Coach · Black Belt

  • Brazilian National Champion
  • Asia Continental Pro Champion
  • Pan & South American Champion

Graduated Physical Education teacher, specialised in kids teaching and development.

Maria — Coach · Black Belt at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu School

Maria

Coach · Black Belt

  • Brazilian National Champion Gi & No-Gi
  • 2x South American Champion Gi & No-Gi

Started jiu jitsu at 13 years old and has built a career training kids and youth.

Clemer — Coach · Black Belt at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu School

Clemer

Coach · Black Belt

  • World Champion ACBJJ
  • Multiple AJP Grand Slam Champion
  • Best athlete -94kg in the world (2025–2026)

True strength is not found in dominating others, but in mastering yourself.

Elane — Coach · Black Belt at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu School

Elane

Coach · Black Belt

  • Champion of the AJP Tour Recife International Pro – Recife/PE

Jiu Jitsu goes far beyond the mat — discipline, respect, confidence and courage.

Gustavo — Coach · Brown Belt at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu School

Gustavo

Coach · Brown Belt

  • Competitive background
  • Social projects for children in Brazil

My mission is to inspire as many children as possible to succeed on the mats and in life.

Jonatha — Coach · Blue Belt at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu School

Jonatha

Coach · Blue Belt

  • Salvador Spring CBJJ Champion
  • State No-Gi Champion
  • Northeast Cup Gi Champion

Every round is a lesson in humility, resilience and quiet confidence.

Questions

Before your
first class

Start today

Your first class
is on us

Send us a message on WhatsApp with your child's age — or your own — and we'll book you into the right group this week.

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