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At UCT Academy Amsterdam, you consciously choose a small-scale, experienced BJJ academy that has been active in the Dutch Jiu Jitsu scene for over 20 years. Led by a small team of passionate Black Belts, classes have been taught for years at a high technical level....

22 March, 2026 /

2026 has started strong for UCT — with two outstanding events already completed that set the tone for the rest of the year. Both on the mat and in the kung fu hall, development, depth, and team spirit were central. The year kicked off with an...

13 February, 2026 /

Kerstvakantie bij UCT Academies Amsterdam & Almere – Belangrijke Data en Examens De feestdagen komen eraan, en dat betekent dat ook bij de UCT Academies in Amsterdam en Almere een periode van rust en herstel voor de deur staat. Wij vieren kerstvakantie van 22 december tot...

02 December, 2025 /

In modern society, competition is often displayed in public. We measure success through medals, trophies, likes, and online praise. Yet at UCT, we believe the greatest competition does not take place in a ring, on a mat, or on a screen—it takes place within oneself. Martial...

24 November, 2025 /

Nei Gong (or Neigong, meaning “internal work”) is a comprehensive system of inner cultivation that unites body, breath, and mind to develop vitality (qi), balance, and conscious awareness. It stands as one of the foundational pillars of traditional Chinese internal arts, forming the energetic framework...

11 November, 2025 /

On Sunday, July 5th, we will be holding an grading day for our BJJ practitioners at the Amsterdam Academy. We will be making a slight adjustment to the "Blue Belt" testing. As we did a few years ago, we will once again be holding a...

10 November, 2025 /

On Saturday, February 7th and Sunday, February 8th Sifu Kleber Battaglia will be in Amsterdam to give a weekend seminar at the UCT International headquarters. Sifu Kleber is one of Sifu Benno's best friends and a longtime training partner. They trained together for years under...

08 November, 2025 /