Founded in 2008 by Master Vieira, Checkmat now has affiliate academies in thirty-four American cities and sixteen countries worldwide. OPENINGSTIJDEN:
MONDAY
Kids beginners: 18h30 - 19h30
Adults: 18h30 - 20u00
TUESDAY
Adults: 19h30 - 21h30
WEDNESDAY - CLOSED
THURSDAY
Kids advanced: 19h00 - 20h00
Adults: 19h30 - 21h30
FRIDAY - CLOSED
SATURDAY
Kids advanced: 10h00 - 11h00
Adults: 11h00 - 12h30
SUNDAY:
Kids beginners: 11h00 - 12h00
Ladies self defence: 11h00-12h00
Ladies sparring: 12h00-12h30
In 2015, our academy was founded by myself, Kevin Nerinckx. Initially we were called “Behring Academy Aalst” as I had received my black belt in the presence of grand master Flavio Behring, red belt and direct disciple of Helio Gracie, the founder of what we call “Brazilian Jiu Jitsu”. I have had the honor of learning the art in its purest form from the grandmaster himself after many seminars, close private groups and private sessions throughout many years. I had become experienced in a mix of self defense, Judo and ground work. That same year I had also obtained my black belt in Judo under Michel Van Assel, toptrainer of Judo Herzele. Even though this was an invaluable experience, and had got me going throughout the years, I felt that going further with the academy I needed a change to reflect how I felt and how I saw the future of my school. Thinking through my options, I knew quickly where I was going. I had met with legendary mestre Ricardo Vieira, cofounder of Checkmat - and Leo Vieira’s brother - and soon got into Checkmat with direct line under mestre Ricardo. While the self defense should always be there, the focus on competition oriented training and IBJJF, the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation, can now only grow bigger. Our academy’s aim will always be to share the love we have for the art. We will help you gain self confidence, increase your self defense, fitness, mental health or any other personal goals you may have. We only have a few virtues but they make my team what it is now: friendship, respect and loyalty. If this is what you are looking for, we hope to welcome you soon to our family.