Where the concierge points people first
- Chakuriki — Thom Harinck's gym, one of the places that built what the world now calls Dutch-style kickboxing. Hard rounds and pad work; say honestly how much you have sparred. (52.3816, 4.8710)
- Vos Gym Amsterdam House of Legends — The other name that comes up whenever Dutch kickboxing history is told. Worth a session if you have trained before and want to feel the difference. (52.3792, 4.8719)
- 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu — The no-gi system, so a rashguard and shorts are enough. The easiest mat in the list for a traveller who did not pack a kimono. (52.3368, 4.9276)
- Roger Gracie Amsterdam — An affiliate of one of the most decorated gi competitors of his era. Expect a traditional gi class with belts and structure. (52.3934, 4.8801)
- Kung Fu Amsterdam Zuid - Pak Mei Pai 白眉派 — A rarer southern Chinese style taught under its own name. For somebody curious about something they cannot find at home. (52.3445, 4.9042)
The rest of the martial arts gyms in Amsterdam — every one we hold
- Aikido - Integrale Aikido Amsterdam (52.3610, 4.8925)
- Aikido Amsterdam (52.3817, 4.8842)
- Aikido Yawara in Amsterdam en Heiloo (52.3777, 4.8105)
- Aikidojo Amsterdam (52.3493, 4.9076)
- Aikikai Aikido Amsterdam (52.3526, 4.8768)
- American Fitness Amsterdam (52.3576, 4.9133)
- Amsterdam BJJ (52.3723, 4.8614)
- Amsterdam MMA Camp (52.3369, 4.9274)
- B Gym (52.3430, 4.8286)
- bjj amsterdam (52.3668, 4.8652)
- Black Bear Taekwondo (52.3470, 4.9339)
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Amsterdam (52.3383, 4.9201)
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Vai Santana (52.3715, 4.8806)
- Budo Lifestyle Karate (52.3524, 4.8105)
- Capoeira Berimbau de Ouro (52.3921, 4.9061)
- Carlson Gracie Amsterdam (52.3605, 4.8236)
- Chu Shin Dojo (52.3435, 4.8630)
- Conscious Body (52.3580, 4.9314)
- Dojo De Jong (52.3562, 4.9347)
- Dojo Suhari (52.3496, 4.8945)
- Family Martial Arts (52.3842, 4.8584)
- Fight Beck Center (52.3615, 4.8894)
- FightIQ (52.3323, 4.9224)
- Focus Jiu-Jitsu Amsterdam (52.3579, 4.9314)
- Focus Jiu-Jitsu Amsterdam (52.3692, 4.9544)
- Focus JJ Amsterdam (52.3732, 4.9069)
- Genwakai Karate (52.3324, 4.8779)
- Gracie Amsterdam (52.3843, 4.8538)
- Gracie Jiu Jitsu Amsterdam (52.3528, 4.8958)
- Guang Ming Wushu (52.3562, 4.9129)
- Hankimuye Amsterdam (52.3497, 4.8943)
- Hartkamp Krav Maga (52.3691, 4.8559)
- Internal Arts Amsterdam (52.3562, 4.9131)
- Itten Suginami Amsterdam (52.3528, 4.8955)
- Jeet Kune Do Amsterdam (52.3526, 4.8988)
- Jing Wu Kids NL (52.3868, 4.9309)
- Judo Academie Amsterdam (52.3590, 4.8800)
- Judoschool Van Heest (52.3816, 4.8839)
- Kalah Amsterdam (52.3691, 4.8613)
- Karate Amsterdam (52.3686, 4.8794)
- Kei Kung Fu Academy (52.3670, 4.8799)
- Ki Club Cool (52.3699, 4.8790)
- Kishinkai Aikido Amsterdam (52.3831, 4.9033)
- Kung Fu School Golden Dragon (52.3716, 4.8248)
- Kung Fu School Golden Dragon (52.3791, 4.8604)
- Liu he men - traditional kung fu (52.3498, 4.8933)
- Luk Hop Moon Martial Club (52.3623, 4.9301)
- Martial Arts Academy Amsterdam (52.3842, 4.8584)
- official_vosgymamsterdam (52.3829, 4.8656)
- Patrick's Gym (52.3629, 4.8383)
- Poekoelan Kung Fu (52.3394, 4.8514)
- Sanchai Centre Nederland - traditional wushu (52.3635, 4.8695)
- School of Self-Protection (52.3734, 4.8392)
- Sensei sports (52.3498, 4.8280)
- Shaolin Boxing Club (52.3623, 4.9300)
- Shinbukan Dojo Amsterdam (52.3528, 4.8957)
- Shinkendo Amsterdam (52.3552, 4.8462)
- Sho Shin Aikido Dojo (52.3497, 4.8936)
- Shorinji Kempo (52.3830, 4.8782)
- Shorinji Kempo Amsterdam USC (52.3557, 4.9565)
- SK Amsterdam Zuid (52.3498, 4.8937)
- Sportschool Ge Koning (52.3583, 4.8862)
- Staffeleu Sports (52.3653, 4.8791)
- Systema Amsterdam (52.3941, 4.9086)
- T Kollektief Zelfverdediging Amsterdam (52.3556, 4.8851)
- Taekwon-Do School Amsterdam (52.3691, 4.8613)
- Tai Ki Ken International (52.3777, 4.8101)
- Taiji in Amsterdam (52.3818, 4.8841)
- UCT Academy Amsterdam (52.3868, 4.9310)
- UCT Braziliaans Jiu Jitsu (52.3868, 4.9309)
- Ulin Peupeuhan (52.3576, 4.9133)
- Ving Tsun Kung Fu Association Europe (52.3622, 4.8700)
- Vriesman Dojo (52.3445, 4.8938)
- Waraku-Do Aikido (52.3845, 4.8853)
- Yung Hap (Tang Soo Do) (52.3529, 4.8989)
- Zenshin Aikido Amsterdam (52.3579, 4.9314)
Bring your own gi and gum shield, and message before you turn up
Amsterdam gyms are generally relaxed about visitors, but the culture is to ask first. Send a message a day ahead saying what you train and for how long; many clubs will then let you pay per class or buy a short pass rather than a month. What they rarely do is lend kit. For BJJ, bring a clean gi (or no-gi gear for no-gi classes) and flip-flops for off the mat. For kickboxing and Muay Thai, bring your own gloves, wraps, shin guards and a gum shield; loan gloves, where they exist, are a hygiene lottery. Sparring with a visitor is the coach's call, not yours.
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