Jiu Jitsu Vienna · The academy in Mariahilf
Jiu Jitsu in Vienna:
The ZR TEAM VIENNA academy
ZR TEAM VIENNA is one of the largest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academies in Vienna and Austria: over 300 m² of mats, a dedicated strength area, six black and brown belt coaches and 29 classes per week. Come by, your first class is free.
Jiu Jitsu in Vienna for every level and every age
Whether for fun, fitness or competition: at our academy, beginners, advanced students, kids, teens and women train in small groups. Every class has its own page with times, content and coach.
Gi · Beginner to competition
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the gi
Fundamentals for white belts, Advanced for colored belts, a Competition Class on Fridays and all-levels classes in the morning.
Go to BJJ Fundamentals →No-Gi · all levels
No-Gi / Grappling
Submission grappling without the gi: Fundamentals, All Levels, Early Bird at 7:00 and a leglock class on Wednesdays.
Go to No-Gi / Grappling →Wrestling · Monday
Wrestling
Takedowns and stand-up with Gordian Schober, the perfect complement to BJJ and grappling.
Go to Wrestling →Kids & teens
Kids 4–10 and teens 11–15
Age-appropriate classes two to three times a week, built on sound teaching principles, with gi and No-Gi for teens.
Go to BJJ Kids →Ladies only · Friday
BJJ for women
A dedicated women’s class on Fridays at 16:45, plus all mixed classes are open to you too.
Go to BJJ Women →Strength area · Personal Training
Strength & Personal Training
A separate strength area with Rogue equipment for members, plus one-on-one training and small group coaching from 79 € per hour.
Go to Strength & Conditioning →You’ll find all times on the schedule and all rates on the prices page. Beginners are best off starting with the 6-Week Beginner Course or in the Fundamentals class.
Gym tour:
take a look around the academy
Over 300 m² of mats, a strength area, lounge and locker rooms: take a 360° tour of the dojo on Gumpendorfer Straße before you come in for your trial class.
8 reasons to train Jiu Jitsu at ZR TEAM VIENNA
- BJJ is more than a sport: you become part of a big, open-minded community.
- It’s worth starting at any age, even over 50.
- Jiu Jitsu gets you fit, flexible and strong in no time.
- The academy is a place for the whole family: kids, teens and parents.
- Classes are taught in small groups, so you get real attention from your coach.
- The dojo is cleaned several times a day and meets the highest hygiene standards.
- As a team, we support each other and learn faster because of it.
- You learn one of the most effective forms of self-defense.
What a class looks like
- 1Warm-upA thorough warm-up with movement drills that prepare you for the technique.
- 2TechniqueTwo to three new techniques on the topic of the week, step by step with a partner.
- 3Specific sparringTry the technique from the right position against resistance.
- 4Free sparringUse everything you already know, at your own pace and with care for your partner.
- 5Cool-downStretching, questions for the coach and a chat with your training partners.
What do I need for my first class?
- A gi (kimono) for all gi classes – for your trial class you can borrow one from us
- Rashguard and shorts for No-Gi and Wrestling
- Flip-flops: they’re a must off the mat
- Towel for the shower
- Bottle of water
For all other classes, regular sportswear is fine. You can get your own ZR gi at the academy, 10 % off with an annual membership.
Hygiene and learning atmosphere in the dojo
A clean dojo is the foundation of healthy training. That’s why the mat is cleaned several times a day, there’s a disinfection station at the entrance, and everyone wears flip-flops off the mat. We expect our members to bring freshly washed training clothes, keep up good personal hygiene and have short fingernails and toenails.
The atmosphere matters just as much to us: everyone supports each other, shows respect and trains together, regardless of age, gender or background. That’s why beginners feel at home here from day one.
ZR Team: our network of over 200 academies
ZR TEAM VIENNA is part of the ZR Team Association led by Professor Zé Radiola, one of the largest BJJ networks in the world. For you, that means seminars with top international athletes, competing together under one flag and the chance to train at any ZR Team academy worldwide, from a vacation in Brazil to the Summer Camp at Lake Balaton, Europe’s largest BJJ camp.
Head coach Prof. Petar Pecija is a third-degree black belt under Prof. Max Carvalho and has been training BJJ and grappling for 17 years. He also supervises the Austrian partner teams you’ll find further down.
Our coaching team
Six coaches, one standard: explain technique clearly, see everyone in the room and run classes that help you improve. All coaches were promoted by Prof. Petar Pecija or have trained with him for years.
Head coach & founder
Prof. Petar Pecija, MSc
Founder of ZR TEAM VIENNA, third-degree black belt in BJJ under Prof. Max Carvalho, on the mat for 17 years. Teaches everything from the kids class to the Competition Class.
Grappling, MMA & Wrestling
Tom Knöbl
Black belt under Prof. Petar Pecija and coach of the Austrian national boxing team. Leads the No-Gi classes and connects stand-up with transitions.
Assistant coach gi & No-Gi
Philipp Kainz
Austrian state-certified sports instructor and purple belt under Prof. Petar Pecija. Explains movements so that even beginners can put them into practice right away. Off the mat, a gifted magician.
Wrestling & Grappling
Prof. Gordian Schober, MSc
Black belt in BJJ under Prof. Petar Pecija, has trained BJJ, grappling and wrestling since childhood. Leads the Wrestling class on Mondays.
Assistant coach BJJ & Grappling
Mauro Rodriguez
Brown belt under Prof. Petar Pecija and active competitor. Teaches Fundamentals on Wednesdays and No-Gi Fundamentals on Fridays.
Assistant coach BJJ
Prof. Adrian Ember
Black belt under Prof. Petar Pecija, active competitor and IBJJF European Champion. Runs the Open Mat on Wednesdays.
Partner teams in Austria
In Austria, we work closely with these partner academies: joint seminars, open mats and competing together under one flag.
Do you run a BJJ group? Join the ZR Team
With over 200 teams, the ZR Team is one of the largest BJJ networks in the world, and it keeps growing. If you teach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or grappling in your own group, you’re welcome to join us:
- Ongoing supervision and coaching by Prof. Petar Pecija
- Training opportunities at every ZR Team academy worldwide
- Training together and supporting each other
- Annual Summer Camp at Lake Balaton, Europe’s largest BJJ camp
- Seminars with the best athletes and coaches in the world
- Competing together under one flag at tournaments
Write to us at contact@zrteambjj.at or give us a call: +43 664 199 5800.
Jiu Jitsu Vienna:
FAQ about the academy
Can I start Jiu Jitsu with no experience?
Yes, anytime. To get started with Jiu Jitsu in Vienna, we offer the 6-Week Beginner Course without the gi and the ongoing Fundamentals class in the gi. Both are for beginners only, so nobody there has a head start.
Is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu dangerous?
BJJ is a contact sport without punches or kicks, with the focus on ground fighting. As soon as someone taps out, their partner lets go immediately. That’s why the risk of injury is much lower than in many other martial arts.
Are there belt tests in BJJ?
No. Your coach watches you throughout the year and decides when you’re ready, both technically and in character. Promotions take place several times a year as part of seminars.
When can I start competing?
As soon as you train regularly in the Competition Class. ZR TEAM VIENNA competes in Austria and abroad in all age divisions (Junior, Adult, Master) and at every belt level, and we prepare you specifically for it.
I’m nervous about my first visit. Is that normal?
Totally. Every BJJ journey started with a first visit. Just drop by with no strings attached, your first class is free, and everyone in the room still remembers what their first day felt like.
How do I get to the academy?
The academy is at Gumpendorfer Straße 56, 1060 Vienna, a few minutes’ walk from the U3 station Neubaugasse. Bus lines 57A and 13A also stop nearby, and parking is available in the short-term parking zone.
Jiu Jitsu Vienna:
The academy in Mariahilf
ZR TEAM VIENNAGumpendorfer Straße 56/2-3, 1060 Vienna
Over 300 m² of mats, a dedicated strength area with Rogue equipment, showers, locker rooms and a lounge to unwind. And the U3 station Neubaugasse is just a few minutes’ walk away.
+43 664 199 5800contact@zrteambjj.at
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What our members say
Over 220 five-star Google reviews. See all Google reviews
Google review · 5 stars (translated from German)
„The best BJJ academy in the city! The perfect mix of gi, No-Gi and wrestling classes. Classes run early morning, late morning, afternoon and evening. Despite the hard training, the atmosphere is respectful and friendly.“
Google review · 5 stars (translated from German)
„A beautiful, large mat area, a deluxe strength area, elegant and well-kept showers / locker rooms and a cozy lounge to relax for a bit after training.“
Google review · 5 stars (translated from German)
„Coach Petar structures the training excellently, so you make steady progress and really internalize the techniques. Not just Petar, but the whole coaching team does a really great job.“
Get on the mat.
Jiu Jitsu in Vienna starts with a free trial class at ZR TEAM VIENNA. Loaner gi included, start anytime.
Free trial class29 classes per week · 1060 Vienna
Trial class
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