# East Coast Jiu Jitsu Academy > Dublin, Ireland ## Overview **Name:** East Coast Jiu Jitsu Academy **Description:** East Coast Jiu Jitsu Academy (ECJJA) is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy in Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, training students from age 5 to 60+. Head coach Marcus Phelan leads a team of black belt instructors including Neil McGwynne and Adam Larkin, with gi and no-gi classes every day, a beginners' programme and 6-week adult introductory course, a pro training squad, and junior (5-7) and senior (8-13) kids classes. Open mats run on Saturday and Sunday. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** Unit 3, Marine Walk, Marine Road Dublin A96 CYV6, Ireland **Phone:** +353 83 315 0967 **Email:** info@ecjja.com **Website:** https://www.ecjja.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecjja/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ECJJA - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ecjja ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 6:15 AM - 9:00 PM - Tuesday: 6:15 AM - 9:30 PM - Wednesday: 6:15 AM - 9:00 PM - Thursday: 6:15 AM - 9:30 PM - Friday: 6:15 AM - 7:30 PM - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Sunday: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ## Pricing ### Drop-in - Adult: €20/class ## Facilities & Amenities Wrestling ## Instructors ### Marcus Phelan - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Dublin-born black belt under Darragh O'Conaill (2019) and head coach at East Coast Jiu Jitsu Academy. Won the IBJJF Dublin, Berlin and London Fall No-Gi Opens in his first black-belt year and the 2017 IBJJF European No-Gi at purple. Lost to Nikodem Mikuliszyn by rear-naked choke at Polaris 37. **Lineage:** Carlos Gracie → Hélio Gracie → Royler Gracie → Saulo Ribeiro → Darragh O'Conaill ### Adam Larkin - Black **Role:** Instructor ### Neil McGwynne - Black **Role:** Instructor ## Programs ### Junior Kids **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** BJJ program for kids ages 5-7 focusing on coordination, balance, and fundamental techniques through games and interactive drills **Classes:** - Monday: 06:15 AM - 07:15 AM, 04:15 PM - 05:00 PM - Tuesday: 06:15 AM - 07:15 AM, 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM - Wednesday: 04:15 PM - 05:00 PM - Thursday: 06:15 AM - 07:15 AM, 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM - Sunday: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM ### Senior Kids **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** BJJ program for kids ages 8-13 building a strong foundation while emphasizing respect, teamwork, and perseverance **Classes:** - Monday: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM - Tuesday: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM - Wednesday: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM - Thursday: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ### Beginners Gi **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Fundamental BJJ program for adults new to jiu jitsu, focusing on core techniques and building confidence ### Gi (All Levels) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in the gi for all skill levels **Classes:** - Monday: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM, 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM - Tuesday: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM, 08:30 PM - 10:00 PM - Wednesday: 06:15 AM - 07:15 AM, 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM - Thursday: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM, 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM, 08:30 PM - 10:00 PM - Friday: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM ### No-Gi **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Grappling training without the gi, similar to MMA-style training **Classes:** - Monday: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM - Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM, 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM - Wednesday: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM - Thursday: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM - Friday: 06:15 AM - 07:15 AM, 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM ### Beginners NoGi **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Introduction to No-Gi grappling for beginners **Classes:** - Monday: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM - Wednesday: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM ### Pro Training **Skill Level:** Advanced **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Advanced No-Gi training for competitive athletes and experienced practitioners **Classes:** - Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ### Open Mat **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Open mat sessions for free training and sparring **Classes:** - Saturday: 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM, 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM - Sunday: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM --- **Last Updated:** September 25, 2026 **Data Source:** bjj.space (https://bjj.space/gyms/ireland/dublin/east-coast-jiu-jitsu-academy)