BJJ

Classes run in two formats: in the gi (kimono) and without it. We study positions, transitions, control and finishes, and spend a lot of time sparring.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is ground grappling: the aim is not to strike but to take the opponent down, gain control and finish with a joint lock or a choke. That is why BJJ is often called “chess on the mat”: technique, leverage and thinking decide the outcome, not strength.

A session starts with a warm-up and special ground drills, followed by a technique breakdown: a position, a transition, a finish. Then comes partner drilling and task-based sparring, from a set position or free rolling. Gi and No-Gi differ in grips and tempo, and it is useful to try both.

No special fitness is required: the load is regulated by your partner and the task of the round. BJJ suits men and women alike, develops flexibility, coordination and endurance, and teaches you to stay calm under pressure.