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Marbella · Costa del Sol
Find your
flow.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for all ages and levels. Founded in 2016 by fourth-degree black belt Carlos Varona, with Gi, No-Gi, beginner, kids and competition training across two Marbella locations.
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Marbella · Est. 2016Technique over forceA team, not a crowdSince 2016All levels welcomeMarbella, Spain
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01 — A PLACE TO BELONGAbout The Flow Academy
Thrive. Grow.
Flow as one.
Founded in 2016, The Flow Academy brings quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction to Marbella through a structured curriculum for all experience levels.
We value community, respect, humility and discipline. Students learn how and why techniques work, building strong foundations and progressing together.
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Many ways to train.
One team.
A structured curriculum helps students understand how and why techniques work, from first class to competition.
01 / 06
Explore the classes Gi
Traditional Jiu-Jitsu, technical development and continuous progress.
02 / 06No-Gi
Wrestling, positional control and progressive grappling.
03 / 06Kids BJJ · Ages 5+
Age-appropriate technique, confidence and strong foundations.
04 / 06Women’s BJJ
A welcoming programme led by Gabriela Colmenero.
05 / 06Beginners & Fundamentals
Structured learning for everyone starting somewhere.
06 / 06Competition
Purposeful competition training for students who choose to compete.
Why train with us?
Good coaching.
A supportive team.
Structured Curriculum
Build skills progressively.
A Supportive Team
Train with respect and care.
Every Level Welcome
Find a starting point that fits.
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The work speaks
Real technique.
Real people.
Jiu-Jitsu is built one detail at a time: a better angle, a calmer decision, a partner you trust. Our academy has grown from that simple idea since 2016.
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A lineage you can learn from
Led with care.
Built on craft.
Founded by Carlos Varona in 2016, The Flow Academy carries a technical lineage under Edson Diniz—while staying grounded in the everyday work of teaching well.
Carlos Varona
Founder · Fourth-degree black belt
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Two Marbella mats
Close to home.
Room to grow.
Marbella Combat Club hosts morning and evening classes, including kids’ training. Real Padel Club Marbella offers a dedicated morning adult programme.
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A little look around
The mat is better
together.
Learning, rolling, laughing, coming back tomorrow. Owner-approved gallery photographs are pending delivery.
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Your place on the mat