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OUR INSTRUCTORS

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Kemail Verhoeven

Owner and Head Instructor

Kemail Verhoeven is the owner and head instructor of Renzo Gracie Holland. He has trained under and with the following: Renzo Gracie, Rolles Gracie, Igor Gracie, Gregor Gracie, John Danaher, George Sernack, and Karel "Silver Fox" Pravec. Kemail has a diverse background in martial arts: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, Muay Thai, and MMA. His passion lies in training and coaching his students.

Kemail is a third degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Marek-Jankowski

Marek Jankowski

BJJ-  and  Grappling-instructor

Marek teaches BJJ and No-Gi/Submission Grappling. "Before I started BJJ, I practiced Krav Maga for eight years. I realized I was good on the ground, which is why I focused more on BJJ."

Marek prefers submission grappling. "The beauty of submission grappling is its speed. Besides tactics, explosiveness, conditioning, and improvisation are more important here. That suits my style well."

When Marek teaches, he likes to delve deeply into a technique. "I first teach the basics of a technique and then work through the different options one by one. That way, the technique stays in your system better."

Marek has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Paul Stekelenburg

Paul Stekelenburg

BJJ Instructor

Paul thought it was a good idea to introduce his young daughter to judo. He always watched her lessons, and what he saw was so interesting that he decided to start practicing judo himself. 

He eventually found his way to Renzo Gracie Holland for his fitness training. There weren’t many older people practicing judo, but on the mats at RGH he saw more and more people, including many his own age. That made the transition to BJJ very appealing. Since 2014, Paul has been training regularly twice a week. This led to his promotion to blue belt in 2017, and from that moment on he also started teaching children. In 2020, Paul was promoted to purple belt in BJJ, and since then he has been teaching the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

He is currently a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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Jan Verhoeven

BJJ Instructor

Jan began his martial arts journey with judo and in 2016 he started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Since then, he has trained with dedication and passion, continuously improving his technique and knowledge. Jan holds a black belt in judo and enjoys sharing his experience as an instructor. His classes are known for their combination of technical insight, clear explanations, and enjoyment on the mat.

Jan has a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Theo Rombouts

Theo Rombouts

BJJ Instructor Juniors

Theo is the team leader of our youth programs and teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Juniors with great passion and enjoyment. Theo himself started BJJ because his son was training judo. Now they can often be seen together on the mat, honing their BJJ skills.

Theo has a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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Dorus Valk

BJJ Instructor

Dorus ensures that all our students understand the fundamentals of BJJ. Not only is Dorus a passionate trainer, but he also consistently ensures that everyone has a good time and enjoys the training sessions.

 

Dorus has a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Jason Jonkers

Jason Jonkers

BJJ Instructor Kids

Jason is a fully home-trained BJJ student. He began training at a very young age after being bullied. Even at his young age, Jason is a true student of the art, which led him to win a bronze medal at the European Championship. He shows his passion for BJJ brilliantly when teaching the children’s classes. The kids absolutely love him.

Jason holds a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Benny Monsma

Bennie Monsma

Boxing Instructor

Bennie is the boxing instructor at Team Renzo Gracie Holland. From a young age, he was a big fan of boxing and has found his passion in teaching, which he has been doing for several years.

In addition to teaching, Bennie plays a key role in supporting competitive fighters. He handles fight planning for boxers, kickboxers, and MMA fighters.

Bennie holds a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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