We offer ‘pay-it-forward’ community classes, private coaching and online BJJ mentoring for adults.
Profit from these initiatives goes back into our youth programmes.
Access black belt level classes, coaching and mentoring through Rise at community prices!
We know BJJ isn’t affordable or accessible for everyone. We offer adult community classes on a ‘pay-it-forward’ model. This means anyone can take part in our adult classes, including disadvantaged groups such as refugees and asylum seekers.
We particularly encourage those who feel that other gym environments are intimidating or macho to come give our classes a go.
We offer private coaching sessions with advanced instructors (purple belt and up) at competitive prices.
We also offer online mentoring and feedback around competition or training footage (from a black belt) at a monthly contribution through our Supporters Club, or at a competitive rate.
All profits from these activities go back into our youth programmes.
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Adult community class: Elephant House, Bristol
Venue Type: Community Centre
Address: Elephant House, 1 Dean Street, Bedminster, BS3 1BG
Time: 6.45pm on Thursdays
Information: Our classes at Elephant House are for those aged 16+ interested in trying BJJ for the first time in a friendly and welcoming environment.
You can commit as much or as little as you want, and the vibe is fun and inclusive. We are also happy to introduce you to other gyms (such as nearby Sweatbox) for those who want to have more options for training.
These classes are no-gi, meaning you just need to wear comfortable sports wear, such as a top and shorts or leggings, ideally without zips or pockets.
Cost: Your first class is free, and if you bring a new friend along at any point then you get another free class as well!
After that we have a ‘pay it forward’ model, as follows:
£0 per class - for anyone who can't pay right now including for employment or health reasons.
£15 per month - recommended price - with this you can train as many sessions as you want per month.
If you definitely can’t commit to a monthly standing order our classes are £5+ each.
For those who want to contribute more to support our youth and community offers in other areas, you can ‘pay it forward’ by contributing more than than £15 per month . This is entirely up to you.
We welcome referrals from adult mental health provisions as well as refugee and asylum seekers organisations.
Anything else?
We’re really keen to welcome people and groups who might be put off by more traditional martial arts environments but are interested in giving BJJ a go. So if that sounds like you - or you’re just interested in general - please get in touch via the link below!
What participants say:
“These classes are so fun and empowering! Tom is competent, patient and keeps the energy light and positive - overall a wonderful teacher. He’s excellent at breaking down the steps and gradually building on the sequences we’re learning, by the end you get a real sense you’ve achieved something.”
