Instructors

Galvenais treneris Dainis Barkāns

Dainis Barkāns

Black Belt, Head Coach

Trenerim Dainim cīņas sports ir sirds lieta. Nepārtraukti mācās un analizē cīņas tehniskās nianses, kā arī ar lielu interesesi seko līdzi treniņu metodikas attīstībai, lai spētu radīt treniņu vidi, kurā katra nodarbība būtu gan tehniski efektīva un praktiska, gan pozitīva pieredze visiem iesaistītajiem.

  • 2021: 1 place UWW grappling nationals Gi and No Gi
  • 2020: IBJJF Eiropeans I place,
    Masters 2, purple belt
  • 2020:  Grappling Industries Dublin, I place,
    Adults, pro division, weight and absolute
  • 2018: IBJJF London Open I place,
    purple belt
  • Multiple time Latvian and Lithuanian champion
Treneris Valērijs Acuta

Valērijs Acuta

Brown Belt

Coach Valērijs is committed to staying current with the latest techniques and trends while keeping the fundamentals in mind. He continuously works to improve his own skills as a BJJ practitioner and a coach. His students appreciate his dynamic approach to teaching and the personal attention he gives to help each one grow and succeed.

Treneris Mārtiņš Taube

Mārtiņš Taube

Black belt in judo and purple belt in BJJ

Mārtiņš is an excellent judo coach with international competition experience. He’s known for his dedicated and detailed training approach, and he truly lives by judo’s core values like respect and perseverance. His skills are backed by certification from the International Judo Federation.

BJJ treneris Jānis Tilibs

Jānis Tilibs

Black belt

Janis is one of the most accomplished BJJ athletes in Latvia. He has spent an extended period living in the USA and Brazil, training in world-class academies and actively competing in the black belt adult division. Now, Janis shares his experience with the students of Riga Grappling Club.

  • 2024: IBJJF SACRAMENTO OPEN, II PLACE
    ADULT BLACK BELT
  • 2024: IBJJF FORTALEZA OPEN, II PLACE
    ADULT BLACK BELT
  • 2024: IBJJF ITAJAI OPEN, II PLACE
    ADULT BLACK BELT
  • 2024: IBJJF BRASILIA OPEN, III PLACE
    ADULT BLACK BELT
  • 2024: IBJJF EUROPEANS, III PLACE
    MASTERS 1 BROWN BELT
  • 2023:  IBJJF EUROPEANS, I PLACE
    MASTERS 1 BROWN BELT
BJJ treneris Jevgenijs Krauklis

Jevgenijs Krauklis

Brown Belt

Jevgenijs is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) brown belt with over 10 years of experience in BJJ and 20 years in martial arts overall. His style is characterized by a highly technical approach, using strength efficiently and always seeking the most effective solution in every situation. His personality clearly reflects the values of martial arts—respect, patience, and self-control. In 2016, he earned the title of Latvian grappling champion and has won numerous medals in BJJ and grappling tournaments across the Baltics.