# Los Banditos > London, United Kingdom ## Overview **Name:** Los Banditos **Description:** Los Banditos is a premier No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling club located in Kensal Rise, West London. Founded by world-class grapplers Eoghan O'Flanagan (ranked 5th best in the world under 88kg) and Silviu Nastasa (BJJ and Judo black belt), the gym offers elite-level instruction in a welcoming environment. With over 20 years of grappling experience each and 10+ years of teaching, the founders have built one of the highest-level BJJ gyms in London. The club offers comprehensive programs for all ages and skill levels, including dedicated beginners classes that focus on fundamental techniques in a safe and supportive environment. Head coach Joe Lennon, who developed his skills at the prestigious Roger Gracie Academy, leads the youth program which has achieved remarkable success, winning the IBJJF European Juvenile trophy and ADCC UK Championship 2024 team trophy. The coaching team also includes assistant coaches PJ (trained with John Danaher at Renzo Gracie Academy) and Ben (purple belt under Roger Gracie), ensuring high-quality instruction across all programs. Los Banditos emphasizes No-Gi grappling practiced in athletic wear without traditional uniforms, focusing on practical self-defense, sport competition, explosive movement, and body control. The gym provides multiple daily training sessions including morning advanced classes, youth programs for ages 10-16, fundamentals classes for beginners, and open mat sessions. With a strong competition focus and a welcoming community atmosphere, Los Banditos has earned a 5.0 rating on Google Reviews and continues to produce top-level competitors while maintaining an inclusive environment for practitioners of all backgrounds. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 150 Barlby Road London W10 6BS, United Kingdom **Phone:** +44 7395 504214 **Email:** contact@losbanditos.club **Website:** https://losbanditos.club/ **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/losbanditosclub/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LosBanditosClub ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 11:00 AM - 9:15 PM - Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 9:15 PM - Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 9:15 PM - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 9:15 PM - Friday: 11:00 AM - 8:45 PM - Saturday: 11:15 AM - 2:30 PM - Sunday: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM ## Pricing ### Monthly Membership - Adult: £150/month ### Drop-in - Adult: £20/class ## Instructors ### Eoghan O'Flanaghan - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Eoghan O’Flanagan was born on March 15, 1996, in London, England, growing up in the North West area. Martial arts arrived early in Eoghan’s life. By the end of his toddler age, he was already practicing judo, an activity he kept until he age 11, competing often during this childhood. When he was 14, O’Flanagan decided to return to his old judo club but fate would have it that he arrived to the sports centre at the wrong schedule and a jiu-jitsu class was taking place instead. Coming in with an open mind, he joined in and discovered it was similar and as enjoyable as his old sport to the extent that he decided to start training regularly. For the first 6 months of training, Eoghan practiced only 3 times per week, but soon after he began picking the pace and practicing 7 days per week, with judo sessions included in his routine, a schedule he maintained from 14-18. Eoghan O’Flanagan started training with Felipe de Souza and Rory Quarrier, as well as Anthony Chahal and Nicky Robinson, who graded him through the BJJ belt ranking. When he was 18 Eoghan moved to Cardiff, Wales, to attend the local university where he trained under Craig Ewers (18-22) after which he returned to New School BJJ in London. Around 2015 Nicky Robinson was preparing for the ADCC Trials and Eoghan became one of his main sparring partners. In an attempt to improve his No-Gi skills for the ruleset, O’Flanagan started researching leg-locking techniques which ended up becoming a specialty of his and the main focus of his competitive career from then on. On April 28, 2018, Eoghan O’Flanagan was promoted to black belt at New School BJJ. Although a student of Anthony Chahal and Nicky Robinson, the promotion was formally led by Helio Soneca , who was the association’s team leader. Throughout Eoghan O’Flanagan’s career, he has been associated with different London-based teams, primarily Los Banditos Grappling Club, a workgroup he started alongside some of the region’s top no-gi grapplers in 2024. ### Joe Lennon - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Joe was raised in the local neighbourhood and at the age of 16 discovered Jiu Jitsu at the prestigious Roger Gracie Academy. Joe immediately took to Jiu Jitsu and developed a love for the sport. He was a natural from the get go and became one of the fastest developing students of Jiu Jitsu in the country. He went on to compete at national and international level to great success. His passion for teaching and ability to coach children and teenagers soon became evident and he has since dedicated his life to the pursuit of coaching. **Achievements:** - Coach of the best juvenile team in the UK and Europe - Team won IBJJF European Juvenile trophy - Team won team trophy at ADCC UK Championship 2024 ### Silviu Nastasa - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** As an active competitor and both Judo and BJJ black belt with a background in wrestling, co-founder and co-head coach Silviu Nastasa brings in a unique mix of grappling skills, over 20 years of training experience, plus over 10 years of teaching experience. ### Coach Ben - Purple **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Ben serves as an assistant coach at Los Banditos Academy, holding a Purple Belt under Roger Gracie. Training alongside Head Coach Joe Lennon, he brings technical precision and attention to detail characteristic of the Roger Gracie lineage. His teaching approach combines fundamentally sound Jiu-Jitsu with engaging instruction, making him particularly effective with our youth programs. Ben's dedication to the art and patient teaching style helps create an encouraging learning environment for students of all levels. ### Coach PJ - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** PJ serves as Los Banditos Academy's assistant coach, bringing high-level No-Gi expertise developed through his time training at Renzo Gracie Academy with John Danaher. Working alongside Head Coach Joe Lennon, PJ helps develop the next generation of grapplers through detailed technical instruction and a modern approach to No-Gi submission grappling. His coaching style emphasizes systematic learning and practical application of techniques. ## Programs ### Fundamentals **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Structured beginners course introducing fundamental techniques in a safe, supportive environment. Learn at your own pace with experienced instructors who focus on proper form and technique. **Classes:** ### Advanced **Skill Level:** Advanced **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** High-level training for experienced grapplers featuring technical instruction and live rolling sessions. Multiple daily sessions available. **Classes:** ### Youth Program **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Advanced techniques with strength development for ages 10-16. Focus on discipline, respect, and mental resilience. Led by Joe Lennon, head coach of the best juvenile team in UK and Europe. **Classes:** ### All Levels **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Open training session for all skill levels, offering a mix of technique work and rolling. **Classes:** ### Open Mat **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Free rolling and drilling session. Bring your own training partner or work with the community. **Classes:** --- **Last Updated:** March 01, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-kingdom/england/london/los-banditos)