Welcome to NARU BJJ & Self-Defence — a Brazilian jiu-jitsu and self-defense academy for everyone.

We train women, men, children, beginners and competitive athletes alike. Whether you're here for movement, fitness, discipline or community, you've found the right place.

But NARU BJJ & Self-Defence is more than just a training space. We operate under EmpowerHer z.s., a registered non-profit organization that gives time, energy and resources back to society.

We run programs such as:

• Free self-defense seminars for women who have experienced violence,
• Regular training for disadvantaged children,
• and school-based self-defense programs for teachers, pupils and students, where young people learn confidence, respect and self-control.
• seminars led by recognized (including world-class) black belts, open to the public and all BJJ students, providing opportunities to develop technical skills, gain new perspectives, and learn from top-level practitioners. We have had the pleasure of hosting world number one in both Gi and No-Gi, Maysa Bastos, as well as experienced black belt coach Michael Sumelidis from Team Draculino.

We collaborate with NGOs, schools and social service providers.We also offer corporate CSR seminars, the proceeds of which help fund our social impact programs.

We welcome everyone — whether you want to train, support or collaborate.

When you train with us, you’re not just building yourself.
You’re helping build a stronger and safer community.

Every public BJJ class or self-defense session you attend, and every corporate seminar you book, helps fund programs for women recovering from violence, disadvantaged children, educators, and other vulnerable groups.

👉 Join us and TRAIN WITH PURPOSE.

• NARU BJJ & Self-Defence offers regular classes and camps for the general public.
• EmpowerHer z.s. runs nonprofit programs for women, children, schools, and other vulnerable groups.

💜 Be Part of the Change

Every training can change a life. With your support, children from low-income families can join our classes, and women who’ve experienced violence can rebuild strength through self-defense classes or seminars.

Every amount helps.

You can donate once or regularly — directly to our transparent account.

📟EmpowerHer z.s. – Transparent Account:

357993228/0300

💬Use the payment note “donation” or something like “kids”, “self-defense”, or “gi” — whatever you'd like to support.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we bring strength where it’s needed most.