My name is Siljen, and I’m the founder of Focused Grappling
At the beginning of every martial arts journey, we enter a
training and teaching culture shaped by previous generations.
Gratefully, we receive knowledge and wisdom from our coaches and
fellow athletes, who lay the foundation for future students.
As the years go by and our understanding of the craft deepens, the
mature student explores their own style and interpretation of the
art.
Focused Grappling is my humble approach to giving back to the
community—sharing my interpretation of Jiu-Jitsu and contributing
to the next generation.
First, we receive. Then, we create. Finally, we are able to
give back
One of the biggest pitfalls I see for new students today is the
overwhelming amount of content available through social media. The
techniques showcased online are absolutely fascinating and
creative, but without the right foundation, they can lead to
distraction and a sense of overwhelm.
Staying focused is the new superpower!
My teaching style is grounded and systematic. Skill development
takes time. The mother of learning is repetition. That’s why you
will find fundamental concepts approached from different angles in
every one of my classes.
I´m an active black belt in BJJ and trained in other
martial arts like MMA, Boxing and K-1. I hold a university degree in
Physiotherapy and Sports Science.
My greatest achievements in
competitions in the professional class (Brown/Black Belt) are:
- 1st place Flow State Competition Marbella No-Gi 2024
- 1st place West-German-Championship No-Gi GEMMAF 2019
- 1st place Spain BJJ Tour No-Gi 2022
- 2nd place Spain BJJ Tour Gi 2022
- 3rd place NAGA Germany No-Gi 2022
- 3rd place NAGA Germany Gi 2022
- 3rd place We Grapple Frankfurt, Germany No-Gi 2019
