Private training
One to one, or in a small group you choose. Jiu-Jitsu, yoga and movement, built around your goals and your calendar.
Private training is how these arts were first taught, from teacher to student. It lets us work on what you need rather than what a class needs. I teach people from very different starting points: first-timers, experienced grapplers, people who want to move well for the next thirty years, and people with little time who want to use it well.
What we can work on
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: technique, strategy and game planning, competition preparation.
- Yoga and breath: a practice built around you, without mysticism you did not ask for.
- Movement and mobility: joints, floor work, strength and coordination.
- Self-defence and composure: awareness, distance, and staying clear-headed under pressure.
How it works
Sessions take place at BJJ DOJO Berlin (Bergmannstr. 5, Kreuzberg, 10961 Berlin) or at a place we agree on. Lessons are in English, German, Portuguese or Spanish. We begin with a short conversation about your goals, history and limits, and then we train.
To book, send a few lines on who you are and what you need, through the contact page or on WhatsApp. We agree on date, length and place. Prices on request.
Discretion
I do not film or photograph private sessions, and I do not publish anything about who trains with me. If a client chooses to say they trained with me, that is theirs to share; I will not. During private sessions the dojo is closed. Only the two of us are inside, and nobody else is around.
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What students say
I had the pleasure to study BJJ with Rodrigo for around 30 private sessions by now. He is a very passionate teacher interested in developing his students in a safe, progressive, and mature way. It’s hard to find someone who can guide you with more than just the technical success taken into account. Rodrigo brings to the table elements of health, tactics, and strategy, longevity in the practice, balance, self-discovery, and psychology. To sum up: Highly recommended, and big thumbs up!
Ido Portal
I’ve attended several BJJ seminars by some big names, but what I learned in my first private lesson with Rodrigo simply exceeded, without exaggerating every of them. An extremely likable person with a profound technical understanding. His analytical way of teaching and explaining BJJ through concepts and body mechanics has left me speechless several times — even days afterward. Thank you for this great experience. I’m looking forward to many more private lessons.
Christian Frey
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Group classes are at BJJ DOJO Berlin. Workshops, talks and seminars: work with me.
Questions
What are private lessons?
One-to-one training with me in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, yoga, movement or self-defence, in Berlin. The content is built around your goals, your history and your limits.
Who are they for?
Beginners and experienced practitioners alike, including people with little time who value privacy. You do not need previous experience.
Where do the lessons take place?
At BJJ DOJO Berlin, or at a place we agree on. During private sessions the dojo is closed: only the two of us are inside.
Are the lessons really confidential?
Yes. I do not film or photograph private sessions, and I do not publish who trains with me. If a client chooses to say they trained with me, that is theirs to share; I will not.
Which languages do you teach in?
English, Portuguese, German and Spanish.
How do I book?
Write to me through the contact page or book through BJJ DOJO Berlin. A short message is enough: who you are and what you need. Then we agree on date, length and place.
How much does it cost?
It depends on length and frequency. I tell you when we talk.
Who will I train with?
Rodrigo Fernandes: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, 3rd degree (CheckMat), teaching in Berlin since 2010, and a certified yoga teacher.