Beginners' Guide

Memberships

Free Trial Class

  • Free access to one of our beginners’/fundamentals (Tuesday/Wednesday/Saturday*) *Women’s only

  • T-shirt + shorts/joggers is fine to wear for your first session

  • Get an introduction to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) with a free trial session

  • Must reside in London

6-Week Beginners' Course (Gi)
Gi Package
  • £100 one-off fee for the course
  • Progress Gi & Belt included (worth £70)

  • Access to 2 sessions / week for 6 weeks (Fundamentals Gi + Beginners’ No-Gi classes recommended)

  • Start the course any time
  • Once signed up to the course we will be in touch to gather details on sizing and colour choice for the uniform
6-Week Beginners' Course (No-Gi)
No-Gi Package
  • £100 one-off fee for the course
  • Progress Rashguard + Shorts included (worth £70)
  • Access to 2 sessions / week for 6 weeks (Beginners’ No-Gi + one other no-gi session recommended)
  • Start the course any time
  • Once signed up to the course we will be in touch to gather details on sizing and colour choice for the no-gi kit
Full Adult Membership
  • £95 a month
  • No minimum contract

  • Unlimited access to all adult classes

  • No sign-up fee
  • 20% off Progress gear
Check out our Membership Terms & Conditions here

How to find us?

Location

EYFS Hall,

Grange Primary School, 

Church Pl, London,

W5 4HN

Car Park
  • Free large car park located at main entrance to Grange Primary School.
  • Please set google maps to ‘Grange Primary School‘ to find the exact location of the car park.
Walking tour from car park

What is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)?

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a non-striking martial art which is largely contested on the ground. It encompasses elements of both Judo and Wrestling as a means to takedown or sweep one’s opponent. It applies the principles of kuzushi (off-balancing), angles, timing, pressure and control to achieve the submission of one’s opponent.  Submission can occur from joint-locks, strangles or chokes. 

 

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is divided into two styles, where rulesets and techniques differ: 

    • In Gi jiu jitsu, participants make use of the gi (kimono); the fabric can be gripped to apply various techniques including strangles (as in Judo).  
    • In No-Gi jiu jitsu, gripping the material is not allowed, and there is considerably less friction; as such, No-Gi is often faster-paced, incorporates more Olympic Wrestling-style techniques, and allows more submissions (notably leg-locks) in certain rulesets. 

I’m a brand new beginner. What class should I attend first?

  • We recommend coming to one of our beginners’/fundamental classes (Tuesday/Wednesday) as a first session. This class offers a great introduction into BJJ where all 3 coaches will be on-hand to offer assistance. T-shirt and shorts is fine for the first session if you do not own a gi (Wednesday class). Check out our FAQs page for more info.

Do you offer family discounts?

  • Yes we offer 10% discount on family memberships. This applies to family members residing at the same address. Email us (info@ealingbjj.com) to arrange your family membership.

Do you offer student discounts?

  • Yes we offer 10% discount for students at college or university. You must show us valid student ID prior to signing up.

Is there a minimum term contract for membership?

Where to purchase BJJ attire from?

  • We sell custom Grange no-gi rashguards. Check out what is on offer here. If you wish to purchase some of our kit, let us know directly.
  • You can purchase gi and no-gi kit from many places. Below is a list of a few places to purchase kit from:
    1. Progress (We have wholesalers account with Progress. If you wish to purchase some kit, let us know directly)
    2. Tatami Fightwear
    3. Scramble 
    4. Venum
Check out FAQs page here

What to expect in your first class?

  • Warm-up:
    1. Break-fall practise
    2. Grappling movement drills
    3. Partner drills
  • Technique:
    1. Learn pins, passing sequences, sweeps and submissions
    2. Techniques will follow same theme for several weeks
  • Sparring:
    1. Positional sparring: Fully resisted sparring from specific positions
    2. Open sparring: Test your skills freely

See Instagram post here

What to bring with you?

  1. Clean gi and belt
  2. Rashguard or t-shirt underneath gi if desired
  3. Women can choose to wear a rashguard, t-shirt or just a sports bra underneath their gi
  4. Flip-flops/Sliders (To be be left at the side of the mats as training on the mats is barefoot)
  5. Water bottle (There is a water fountain just outside the hall for refills)
  6. Mouthguard for sparring (optional)
  1. T-shirt or rashguard (ideally fitted)
  2. Shorts/leggings (ideally no zips or pockets)
  3. Flip-flops/Sliders (To be be left at the side of the mats as training on the mats is barefoot)
  4. Water bottle (There is a water fountain just outside the hall for refills)
  5. Mouthguard for sparring (optional)

Club Rules & Hygeine Requirements

  • No shoes/slippers on the mat. Slippers/Shoes must be worn once you leave the mat. No barefoot off the mat
  • Both sets of nails (hands, feet) should be cut short
  • Any cuts or abrasions should be covered before a session
  • Visitors must make sure that they turn up to sessions in clean, non-smelly attire
  • Any possible skin infections must be presented to the coach before joining the class
  • Respect the tap. Tap early, tap often so that you can keep training. This will be taught.
  • Look after your training partners. Apply everything with control.
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