WHAT IS GRAPPLING?
Grappling (also known as Submission Grappling and No-Gi Grappling) is a new and modern combat sport involving gripping, grabbing and seizing an opponent – strikes and kicks are not allowed.
Submission Grappling is a ground-fighting type of sports in which the main objective is to impose a disadvantageous position, to immobilize and to submit an opponent using various submission holds, e.g. chokeholds and joint locks. In Submission Grappling, one utilizes and combines elements and techniques from various forms of ground-fighting martial arts, e.g. Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). As ground fighting is an essential aspect in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), techniques used in Submission Grappling account for a great number of techniques used in MMA, too. A notable difference between Submission Grappling and other martial arts is that in Submission Grappling conventional sportswear may be worn instead of traditional martial arts uniforms.
TRAINING
In our club you can join various martial arts classes:
- Grappling
- Olympic Wrestling (all ages)
- K1 Kickboxing (from 14 years and above)
- MMA (from 14 years and above)
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- Grappling for kids (6-11 years)
- Grappling youth (12-14 years)
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By joining our logically structured and thought-out classes you will learn basic combat sports concepts and techniques. Training is tailored specifically to the participants allowing for effective training for both beginners and advanced athletes.
In each class you will be taught specific concepts and techniques which you can practice and apply later during live-sparring/rolling.
Location
Masao Martial Arts
Lindenstraße 47
49808 Lingen (Ems)
ABOUT US
Masao Martial Arts opened on July 20, 2026, bringing together the martial arts of Grappling, Wrestling, K1 Kickboxing, and MMA under one roof.​
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The journey began on February 12, 2021, with the founding of Masao Grappling Lingen (Ems) e.V., the first dedicated grappling club in the Emsland region. Since then, the team has continuously grown and established itself as a leading destination for modern martial arts in the region. In early 2024, the academy expanded its program to include Wrestling and K1 Kickboxing.
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With the opening of Masao Martial Arts, we are now entering the next chapter of our journey. What started as a local sports club has evolved into a dedicated martial arts academy with the mission of providing people of all ages and skill levels with high-quality training in a professional and welcoming environment.
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Be part of the team!
HEADCOACH
"Hi, my name is Erik-Masao Boller. I am a martial arts enthusiast and the headcoach of Masao Grappling.
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I enjoy working with attentive and ambitious people who appreciate martial arts and those who aim for continual mental and physical self- improvement.
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt under Masakazu Imanari
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Luta Livre purple belt under Dennis Gabriel Schindler
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Catch Wrestling & MMA under László Szögyényi
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Shotokan Karate black belt (1. Dan) unter Reinhard Schmidt​​​​
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"Through years of experience in combat sports competition in various martial arts disciplines, my team and I will introduce you to the world of martial arts."​​
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COACHING TEAM
Julien Fuchs
Grappling coach & competitor​
Luta Livre purple belt under
Dennis Gabriel Schindler
Training under
Alexander Bies
Grappling coach for kids ​
Youth/child care worker
Behrouz Baratvant
Grappling & Wrestling coach for kids & competitor​​
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blue belt under Bruninho Barbosa
Ovik Hukieian
Grappling coach​​
Luta Livre blue belt
Buggy choke & flytrap expert
Viktoria Krummen
Grappling coach for kids ​
Prospective physiotherapist
This could be you!
Martial arts coach, fitness coach and/or yoga instructor​​
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Mohammed Jamshidi
Freestyle wrestling coach​
3rd place United Wrestling Veteran
World Championship 2023
Maximilian Gutwin
Grappling coach for kids & competitor​​
​Highschool student at Gymnasium Georgianum
FAQ
Can I attend a trial class?
Yes, you can attend a trial class anytime. Preferably, you contact us for free trial classes via WhatsApp (+49 1525 8749335). Another option is to contact us via Instagram, Facebook or e-mail.
I am a beginner and have no previous martial arts experience. Is that a problem?
No, not at all. Our classes are suitable for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
What rules should I be aware of and what equipment should I bring?
Pleas make sure to read our gym rules (PDF)​ carefully before attending a class. For an English version of the gym rules, please refer to a translation tool, e.g. Google Translate. If you cannot conform to our gym rules, you unfortunately cannot participate.​
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