# Bigfoot Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Bangkok > Bangkok, Thailand ## Overview **Name:** Bigfoot Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Bangkok **Description:** Bigfoot Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Bangkok was founded in June 2016 in the heart of Bangkok and recently moved to Sukhumvit Soi 36, just 3 minutes from BTS Thong Lo. The gym is committed to helping people progress in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, offering high-quality instruction for students of all levels, whether training for competition or just for fun. As a proud member of the Alliance Jiu-Jitsu network, one of the most successful BJJ teams in the world with 300+ affiliates globally and 15 World Championship titles, Bigfoot BJJ Bangkok provides world-class training in a welcoming environment. The academy offers both Gi and No-Gi classes, catering to beginners through advanced practitioners with programs including Fundamentals, Intermediate, and Advanced classes. The gym is led by Professor Lee Livingstone, a black belt promoted by Romero "Jacare" Cavalcanti (head of Alliance Jiu-Jitsu) in 2011. Professor Lee brings over 30 years of martial arts experience, starting with Shotokan Karate (3rd Dan black belt), training in Muay Thai for 12+ years, and competing professionally in MMA with a 9-1-0 record (6 wins by submission). Before relocating to Bangkok, Lee owned and managed Bushido MMA in Nottingham, UK, a 450 m² training center, and coached top-level UFC, Strikeforce, Bellator, and BAMMA fighters. Professor Lee is qualified to teach BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Boxing, and Judo, and holds certifications in Olympic lifting and CrossFit Level 1 Training. The coaching team also includes Tor Arva, providing experienced instruction to build a strong BJJ community. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** Pacific Apartments, Soi Naphasap 2, Sukhumvit 36,, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei,, Bangkok, Thailand Bangkok 10110, Thailand **Phone:** 099 254 2103 **Email:** bigfootbjjbkk@gmail.com **Website:** https://www.bigfootbjjbkk.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigfootbjjbkk/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bigfootbjjbkk/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bigfootbjjbangkok4319/ ## Hours of Operation - Monday: Daily Classes - Tuesday: Daily Classes - Wednesday: Daily Classes - Thursday: Daily Classes - Friday: Daily Classes - Saturday: Daily Classes - Sunday: Daily Classes ## Pricing ### Monthly Membership - Adult: ฿3500/month ### Drop-in - Adult: ฿500/class ## Instructors ### Lee Livingstone - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Lee Livingstone began his martial arts training in 1992, starting with Shotokan Karate and eventually obtaining the rank of 3rd Dan black belt, making the national kumite squad for the Karate Union of Great Britain. He trained in Muay Thai for more than 12 years and was introduced to BJJ in the early 90's. In 2011, Lee was promoted to black belt by Romero 'Jacare' Cavalcanti, the head of Alliance Jiu-Jitsu. Lee competed professionally in Mixed Martial Arts with an impressive 9-1-0 record, winning 6 of his 10 bouts by submission. He was a team member and submission wrestling coach of Team Rough House based in Nottingham, which included UFC fighters Dan Hardy, Paul 'Semtex' Daley, and Andre Winner. For nine years, Lee owned and managed Bushido MMA in Nottingham UK, a 450 m² training center. Lee is qualified to teach BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Boxing, and Judo, and has obtained coaching qualifications in Olympic lifting and CrossFit Level 1 Training. ### Tor Arva **Role:** Instructor ## Programs ### BJJ Fundamentals **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** The BJJ Fundamentals Classes consist of warm-up drills that teach you body mechanics that will be used in jiu-jitsu as well as the technical series of moves that will be taught throughout the week. The structured curriculum is designed to effectively introduce all the basic positions and techniques. ### BJJ Intermediate **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** With over 3 months experience of jiu-jitsu training, you will be introduced to performing techniques under resistance, sparring and completing more complex movements. You will drastically improve your conditioning, strength and confidence. In this class you will gain the necessary experience to compete and develop fluidity in your jiu-jitsu. ### BJJ Advanced **Skill Level:** Advanced **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** BJJ Advanced Classes give students the opportunity to take their game to the next level through an in-depth exploration of more advanced jiu-jitsu techniques and instruction. Students will also receive an extensive education into modern jiu-jitsu practice, as well as less common situations that may arise during a match. Participation in this class is restricted to blue belts and above. ### No-Gi **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** No-Gi classes are more wrestling-based, focusing on grappling without the gi, similar to MMA training. These classes develop a different style of control and submission techniques. --- **Last Updated:** March 03, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/thailand/bangkok/bigfoot-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-academy-bangkok)