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 — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Martial Arts Academy
Team Carvalho Göteborg is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Gothenburg — also home to MMA, striking and more — led by professional MMA fighter and 4th-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.
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01The 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.
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02Grappling without the gi
No-Gi Grappling
Wrestling, leg locks and submission grappling in rashguard and shorts — the fastest-growing side of the academy.
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03Striking & 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.
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04The complete fight game
MMA
Mixed Martial Arts under a professional fighter — striking, wrestling and BJJ fused into one system, from fundamentals to the cage.
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05Ages 5–13
Kids
BJJ, Muay Thai and MMA for children — discipline, coordination, self-confidence and fun, in a safe and structured environment.
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06Ages 14–17
Juveniles
Real technique, conditioning and supervised sparring for teenagers — the bridge to the adult program.
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07One-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.
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08A practical course for everyone
Self-Defense
A fixed-length self-defense course built on real BJJ and striking technique — awareness, escapes and control, taught in a safe and supportive setting. Included in the membership.
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Schedule
Meet
The Team
Team Carvalho Göteborg is headed by Alan Carlos — professional MMA fighter, 4th-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.
