We run accessible Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programmes for young people’s physical health, mental health and employability.
We are building a movement of inclusive, affordable Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for youth
We work with trusted partners like:
Youth clubs
Community centres
Community sports clubs
Local Authorities
To set up our ‘flagship’ youth programmes and make BJJ accessible to the young people who can most benefit. We make this happen in disadvantaged areas where young people might not otherwise get the chance to access the life-changing benefits of BJJ.
We create inclusive environments, provide positive role modelling through our coaches and offer wraparound support through our youth partners.
Through this we help young people improve their physical health and mental health. By learning BJJ with Rise young people improve fitness and strength and learn self-defence while building confidence, discipline, and a sense of community.
We also offer paid work experience alongside our youth programmes, so that local young people can improve their employability in a novel, empowering environment.
Read on to find out more about our key youth programmes.
Youth programme: Frampton Park Estate, London
Venue Type: Church
Address: Frampton Park Baptist Church, Frampton Park Road, London E9 7PQ
Time: 5-6pm on Fridays with additional sessions in holidays
Information: Following on from the success of our summer programme funded by Hackney Council and the School for Social Entrepreneurs, we have received further support from Go! London, Hackney Council and Greenwood Capital to continue our youth sessions in Hackney on Friday evenings and holidays. We are building a brilliant hub for youth BJJ in Hackney with our trusted partners Hackney Quest and Frampton Park Baptist Church.
Cost: Free for all Hackney Quest and Frampton Park Baptist Church young people.
Stories: Through this programme we are also supporting local youth employability by offering young people work experience opportunities in BJJ.
If you’re reading this and you want to find out more, refer a young person or consider sponsoring the programme, get in touch via the button below!
Youth programme: Full Circle Youth Project, Bristol
Venue Type: Youth Club
Address: Docklands Community Centre, 29 Brigstocke Rd, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8UA
Time: Various
Information: We work with a variety of age groups and genders during evening and daytime sessions at Full Circle Project, a popular youth club in the heart of St Paul’s.
Cost: Free for all young people registered with Full Circle Project.
Stories: So far we’ve introduced 30 young people to BJJ through working closely with Full Circle Project, and have had great feedback from staff and young people involved. Our work here is made possible by funding from the Asda Foundation and Quartet Community Foundation, and includes supporting young to access work experience through Rise.
If you’re reading this and you want to find out more, refer a young person or consider sponsoring the programme, get in touch via the button below!
Coming soon: The Park Centre, Bristol
We’ll soon be starting youth sessions at The Park Centre in Knowle West, Bristol. Watch this space or get in touch to find out more!
Complete: Hackney Youth Summer Programme
Venue Type: Church
Address: Frampton Park Baptist Church, Frampton Park Road, London E9 7PQ
Time: 12 - 2pm on Fridays in August
Information: Funded by Hackney Council and the School for Social Entrepreneurs, our youth summer programme in Hackney enabled young people from local youth club Hackney Quest and Frampton Park Baptist Church to try BJJ for the first time in a familiar and friendly environment.
Cost: Free for all Hackney Quest and Frampton Park Baptist Church young people.
Stories: Through this programme, 26 young people took part in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for the first time. Out of those we surveyed, 100% wanted to take part again, 100% said they felt physically better or much better from taking part and 92% mentally better or much better from taking part - what a result!
Colette Allen, Hackney Quest’s CEO, said the following of the summer programme:
“The BJJ programme was launched over the summer holidays and led by our Jujitsu specialist and HQ volunteer Tom and his coach Danny. This was a new opportunity for our young people and participation and engagement was great, with over 26 taking part over 4 weeks and supported by our youth leaders.
None of the young people had tried BJJ before and they all said they would love to have the opportunity to do more sessions. It’s a fun and interesting way to learn new skills, develop confidence and keep fit and we would love to incorporate BJJ into our programme, we know it’ll be very popular!”
Watch this space for updates on future youth BJJ in Hackney.