Instructors

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

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.

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.

Jānis Tilibs

Black belt

Jānis is one of the top BJJ athletes in Latvia. Jānis is teaching our advanced class but is currently in the USA, competing in major tournaments and training at some of the best places in the world. When he’s back, he’ll be sharing his new skills and experiences with our students, helping everyone level up their training.

  • 2023: IBJJF Europeans, I place
    MASTERS 1 brown belt
  • 2023: AJP LATVIA, II place
    ADULTS, brown belt
  • 2023: AJP LITHUANIA, I place
    ADULTS, brown belt
  • 2022: NORDIC OPEN, II place
    ADULTS, brown belt
  • 2021: IGF worlds, I place
    absolute, adults
  • 2020: ESTONIAN OPEN, I place
    ADULTS, purple belt
  • 2019: AJP Europeans, II place
    ADULTS, Blue belt