# 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 - Child: £100/month ### Drop-in - Adult: £20/class ## Instructors ### Eoghan O'Flanaghan - Black **Role:** Head Instructor ### 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. ## 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:** - Monday: 06:15 PM - 07:15 PM - Tuesday: 06:15 PM - 07:15 PM - Wednesday: 06:15 PM - 07:15 PM - Thursday: 06:15 PM - 07:15 PM ### 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:** - Monday: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM, 07:15 PM - 09:15 PM - Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM, 07:15 PM - 09:15 PM - Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM, 07:15 PM - 09:15 PM - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM, 07:15 PM - 09:15 PM - Friday: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM, 06:15 PM - 08:15 PM ### 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:** - Monday: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM - Tuesday: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM - Wednesday: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM - Thursday: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM - Friday: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM - Saturday: 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM ### 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:** - Saturday: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM ### 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:** - Friday: 08:15 PM - 08:45 PM - Sunday: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM --- **Last Updated:** September 04, 2026 **Data Source:** bjj.space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-kingdom/england/london/los-banditos)