Self-confidence
Every technique learned and every hard round survived builds a calm confidence that shows up at work, at school and in life.
Team Carvalho Göteborg is a martial arts academy in Gothenburg specializing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — led by professional MMA fighter and 3rd-degree BJJ black belt Alan Carlos. Open to all.
Intro classes run September–December. The official term starts January 2027 — book a free class and reserve your spot.
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Book your
Intro Class
Martial arts are more than a sport — they're a way of life. We invite you to step onto our mats and share the experience with us. Your first class is on the house.
- 60 minutes of guided beginner training
- Loaner gi available at the academy
- No experience or previous fitness required
Our manifesto
"Martial arts are one of the greatest tools to improve life — discipline, respect, resilience."
— Team Carvalho
For everyone
Benefits
Martial arts are for everyone — kids, adults, complete beginners and athletes. This is what you take with you off the mat.
Conditioning
Functional strength, mobility and endurance in training that never feels like a chore.
Emotional control
Staying calm under pressure on the mat teaches you to stay calm everywhere else.
Discipline
Routine, attendance and measurable progress — the habit of showing up even on the hard days.
Self-defence
Real, pressure-tested skills to protect yourself and the people you care about.
Community
A team that supports, celebrates and pushes you — on and off the mat.
The
Academy
A modern martial arts academy in the heart of Gothenburg, specializing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2013. A 231 m² mat space, women's and men's changing rooms with showers, and a gym — every program runs from beginner to competition level.
- Mat size
- 231 m²
- Classes
- 20+ / wk
- Founded
- 2013
Our
Programs
Every program runs in four levels: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Competition.
View all programs →010203040506
The core of the academy
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Gi and No-Gi grappling built on the Team Carvalho curriculum — leverage, control and submissions, taught from your very first day to the competition mat.
Learn →Grappling without the gi
No-Gi Grappling
Wrestling, leg locks and submission grappling in rashguard and shorts — the fastest-growing side of the academy.
Learn →Striking & conditioning
Muay Thai / Kickboxing
Stand-up striking with punches, kicks, elbows, knees and clinch — the perfect complement to your ground game, and a serious workout on its own.
Learn →The complete fight game
MMA
Mixed Martial Arts under a professional fighter — striking, wrestling and BJJ fused into one system, from fundamentals to the cage.
Learn →The next generation
Kids & Juveniles
BJJ, Muay Thai and MMA for kids and juveniles — discipline, coordination, self-confidence and fun, in a safe and structured environment.
Learn →One-on-one with the coach
Private Classes
Private lessons with Alan Carlos or a team coach — the fastest way to fix details, build your game, or prepare for a fight or grading.
Learn →Our
Schedule
Meet
The Team
Team Carvalho Göteborg is headed by Alan Carlos — professional MMA fighter, 3rd-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and over 23 years on the mat. Team Carvalho was founded in 1991 in Salvador, Brazil by Edson and Ricardo Carvalho, and we carry that lineage in Gothenburg — from your very first class to competition and beyond.
Head Coach
Alan Carlos
3rd-Degree BJJ Black Belt · Pro MMA Fighter