# Checkmat Essex BJJ ( essex jiu jitsu )

> Rainham, United Kingdom | #<Affiliation:0x00006576a6ef1e10>

## Overview

**Name:** Checkmat Essex BJJ ( essex jiu jitsu )

**Affiliation:** #<Affiliation:0x00006576a6ef1e10>

**Description:** Head coach Spencer Hewitt, a third-degree Checkmat black belt and former professional MMA fighter, trains under the mentorship of Ricardo "Ricardinho" Vieira, a nine-time World BJJ Champion. The team covers gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission grappling and MMA for adults, alongside dedicated kids BJJ and kids MMA programs. Assistant coach Muhammed Mustafa, a black belt under Hewitt, and kids MMA coach Andy Pay, a brown belt with a background in Muay Thai, round out the coaching staff. Students have won gold, silver and bronze medals at the 2025 IBJJF European Children's Championships in Rome.

**Status:** Active

## Contact Information

**Address:**
A1
Rainham RM13 8DE, United Kingdom

**Phone:** 07714 249781

**Email:** info@originmmaacademy.com

**Website:** https://www.originmmaacademy.com

**Social Media:**
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkmatessex/

## Programs

### Adult MMA

**Skill Level:** All

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Classes:**
- Monday: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM

### Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

**Skill Level:** All

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Classes:**
- Monday: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
- Wednesday: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM, 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
- Thursday: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
- Friday: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

### No-Gi / Wrestling (Grappling)

**Skill Level:** All

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Classes:**
- Monday: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM, 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
- Wednesday: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
- Saturday: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

### Kids

**Skill Level:** All

**Age Group:** kids

**Classes:**
- Monday: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
- Tuesday: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
- Wednesday: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
- Friday: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM



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**Last Updated:** October 15, 2026

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