We work with schools so that more young people can access the life-changing benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Supporting access to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu through schools
We recognise that schools are one of the key ways that young people can access new and exciting experiences.
We work with schools in London and Bristol to give young people the chance to train BJJ in a familiar and convenient environment.
As with our youth programmes we aim to prioritise schools that sit in areas of disadvantage, but we run our schools programmes on a ‘pay-it-forward’ model so everyone can participate.
We are always happy to discuss new potential schools programmes.
We are used to working with schools to make our school BJJ programmes happen at times that suit them and their students.
All of our staff are DBS-checked and have First Aid and Safeguarding training.
We typically find BJJ works best as an after school club or an enrichment activity.
Read on below to find out more about our school programmes, or click the button to contact us about setting up your own school programme.
Venue Type: Secondary School
Address: St Mary Redcliffe Temple School (SMRT), Somerset Square, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6RT
Time: 3.30pm on Tuesdays in school term
Information: We work through SMRT’s BS1 Alive Hub to offer their students the opportunity to train BJJ in a supportive environment.
We’ve worked with nearly 30 students so far, with over 90% saying they’d recommend the classes and nearly 80% feeling more confident from having taken part.
Cost: students pay a nominal fee to the school to take part across a term
Watch our video to see how we are making an impact at SMRT.
School Programme: St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School, Bristol
Venue Type: Primary School
Address: Brunel Field Primary School, College Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 9FT
Time: 3pm on Fridays in school term
Information: We run a fun and friendly after-school club for children at Brunel Field primary school which started in September 2024. These are from 3.15-4.15PM on Fridays across the academic years 2024-5 and 2025-6.
Our kids classes focus on encouraging fun and playful BJJ movements on the ground whilst building basic fitness and strength for martial arts. There’s a lot of laughter and positivity and we make sure children leave with a smile on their face.
We’d love for children of all physical abilities and backgrounds to take part - please get in touch via the button below if you’ve got any questions about how it all works!
Cost: We ask families signing up to our Brunel Field classes to join our Supporters Club for a rate of £20 (pay-it-forward) / £17.50 (standard) a month.
School programme: Brunel Field Primary School
Parent, Brunel Field Primary School:
“Our daughter loves these classes - they are the highlight of her week!”
School programme: Parson Street Primary School
Venue Type: Primary School
Address: Parson Street Primary School, Bedminster Rd, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 5NR
Time: 3.30pm on Mondays in school term
Information: We run a fun and friendly after-school club for children at Parson Street Primary.
Our kids classes focus on encouraging fun and playful BJJ movements on the ground whilst building basic fitness and strength for martial arts. There’s a lot of laughter and positivity and we make sure children leave with a smile on their face.
We’d love for children of all physical abilities and backgrounds to take part - please get in touch via the button below if you’ve got any questions about how it all works!
Cost: We operate classes on a ‘pay it forward’ price - if you want to pay more you help someone else train for free on one of our youth and community programmes.
£5 per session - standard price
£10 per session - ‘pay it forward’ price - if you want to pay a bit more so that someone else can train for free, here or one of our other community BJJ programmes.
At Parson Street, there are also free places available for pupils, based on need. Contact us to find out more.
School programme: Haberdashers Hatcham College
Venue Type: Secondary School
Address: Jerningham Rd, London SE14 5NY
Time: 1.30pm - 3pm, alternate Wednesdays in term-time
Information: We run enrichment afternoon sessions at Haberdashers Hatcham College in New Cross, South-East London. Up to 20 young people opt in to trying a term’s worth of BJJ classes with our brilliant London team.
In 2026, we even organised a ‘BJJ enrichment trip’ to local gym Myriad Jiu-Jitsu to give young people a taste of BJJ beyond the school.
