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Astrid Vikgren

Astrid Vikgren coaches children and young people in introductory BJJ.

Biography

Brazilian jiu-jitsu first drew Astrid Vikgren into martial arts and brought her first Swedish title. She went on to win Swedish titles in wrestling, muay Thai and mixed martial arts (MMA). The federation’s 2019 report names her junior women’s BJJ champion over 65 kg. In December 2022, she beat Josefine Modig by unanimous decision in grappling at Wolf Fight Promotion 5. Returning from injury in March 2024, she told Frontkick about taking two golds at the Nordic Open. She had entered a heavier division so a friend could compete at their usual weight. Her father coached both her and her sister; she described his help as making the competition easier. She also identified Conde BJJ as her club. Her target for that year was a world title, while remaining willing to compete in BJJ, muay Thai or MMA. By February 2025, MMA accounted for about ninety percent of her training. She told SVT that improving meant practicing all its components. She wanted international success and hoped to turn professional. Conde IF also lists her as a coach for its introductory BJJ group for children and young people.

Sources for this profile

  • SVT, athlete interview, February 2025.(opens in a new tab)

    • BJJ first attracted Vikgren to martial arts and brought her first Swedish championship gold, she told SVT.

      Where in the source: First training section.

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    • By February 2025, MMA took roughly ninety percent of her training time; she explained that improving required practising its different components.

      Where in the source: Training priorities.

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    • SVT reported Swedish titles across BJJ, wrestling, muay Thai and MMA; Vikgren wanted international success and hoped to compete professionally.

      Where in the source: Final interview section.

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  • SB&K, 2019 annual report.(opens in a new tab)

    • The federation’s 2019 report lists Vikgren as Swedish BJJ champion among junior women over 65 kg.

      Where in the source: Physical page 185, junior women.

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  • MMAnytt.(opens in a new tab)

    • December 2022: unanimous grappling decision over Modig, Wolf Fight Promotion 5.

      Where in the source: Opening.

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  • Frontkick, March 2024 interview.(opens in a new tab)

    • In March 2024 she described returning from injury with two Nordic Open golds, moving up a division for a friend, and being coached alongside her sister by their father.

      Where in the source: Nordic Open account.

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    • Identifying Conde BJJ as her club, she planned to compete in BJJ, muay Thai and MMA while pursuing a world title that year.

      Where in the source: Club and ambitions.

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  • Conde IF, youth profile.(opens in a new tab)

    • Conde IF’s public profile names Vikgren as a coach for its introductory BJJ children-and-youth group.

      Where in the source: Public profile title.

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