BJJ in London

Los Banditos

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.

Arma

ARMA is a luxury Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and wellness club in Clapham, London, combining world-class coaching with elite recovery facilities. Founded to make high-level BJJ accessible to everyone, ARMA offers a complete training experience beyond just technique—building real resilience through training, recovery, and community. Led by head coach Ffion Davies, a multiple-time world champion, ARMA's coaching team includes some of the UK's top BJJ talent. The facility features two full mat spaces for Gi and No-Gi training, complemented by a dedicated wellness area with sauna, cold plunge, and a fully equipped gym for strength and conditioning. Members also enjoy access to a co-working lounge and coffee shop, creating a space where you can train, work, and recover all under one roof. ARMA's structured progression pathway guides students from their first day through an 8-week Beginner's Cohort into Fundamentals, Intermediate, and Advanced classes. Programs include adult BJJ (Gi and No-Gi), competition training, open mat sessions, kids BJJ (Little ARMAs ages 4-6, ARMA Kids ages 7-11), teen programs (ages 12+), and personal training with small group sessions limited to 4 people. The gym emphasizes technical precision, tactical awareness, and competition-level intensity for those ready to test their limits.

Apex Jiu-Jitsu

Apex Jiu-Jitsu is a state of the art Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located in the bustling area of Finsbury Park. The academy offer classes for all levels of experience and includes adult, and children's classes as well as dedicated women's classes

Checkmat Fightzone London

Fightzone London is a team of 40 coaches and staff from all different backgrounds who share the same goal: to make Martial Arts accessible to everyone! We work closely with the local council and schools to offer free lessons and programs to those with less access to sports and recreation.

Carpe Diem London

At Carpe Diem BJJ London, our mission is to create a vibrant and diverse Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) community where everyone feels welcome on the mat. We are committed to providing a clean, safe and professional environment that supports learning, self-expression and personal development through the practice of BJJ. We believe that practicing BJJ leads to personal growth & positive wellbeing. Our vision is for people from all walks of life to have access to BJJ, and the ability to gain the benefits and enjoyment associated with training this martial art. We encourage creative expression in and around the sport of BJJ.

10th Planet London

10th planet London is based in the diesel gym where we pride ourselves on our friendly atmosphere whilst we train hard and in a professional manner We specialize in muay thai, boxing, wrestling, MMA and 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu.

313 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Leyton

From the start, 313 Fitness was founded from passion. Passion for fitness, community and delivering high-impact services to raise the game for everyone. Back in 2012, 313 began as a studio founded by Imran Khan and is now a 2-family run venture with a wide range of highly qualified expert instructors across diverse fields. With a background in mixed martial arts and professional sports, our team came together to provide fitness services to cater for the diverse needs of the clientele we are proud to serve. Today we thrive as a bustling multi-story fitness centre with dedicated classes and services taking place in immaculate custom-built facilities. We enjoy use of a roof terrace, therapy room, climbing wall and a health bar to provide a holistic and comprehensive experience of what it means to live well, and live strong. We strive for excellence in all we do, focusing on innovative solutions to serve our clients better, regularly upgrading equipment and always striving to improve facilities so we always stay ahead of the curve. Our perseverance and dedication through the years has allowed us the privilege of being recognised as a trusted brand and leader of best-practice in the fitness community. For us, our clients and staff remain at the heart of what we do. We are proud to foster a unique environment that is safe, inclusive and supportive for all. Our open and non-judgmental atmosphere offers ladies-only classes and one-to-one services for everybody’s comfort. Whether you are a seasoned professional fighter or a nervous first-time bootcamper, our dedicated classes mean there is something for men, women and children, no matter your fitness level or background. At 313 we believe that together, we are stronger. Join our supportive community to experience the power of striving for greatness, from the inside out.

Alexandra Park BJJ (APBJJ)

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a dynamic martial art utilising takedowns, holds, and submissions which allows the smaller practitioner to overcome a larger, stronger opponent. Rather than relying on brute force, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focuses on leverage, positional dominance and mechanical efficiency, making it an incredibly effective self-defence system. At Alexandra Park BJJ, we aim to be inclusive. Everyone can benefit from this incredible art, not just the athletic or ultra-competitive. So if you would like to develop core strength, endurance, flexibility and some pretty formidable combat skills, contact us for a free introductory lesson.

Apollo

Apollo BJJ has been founded by one of the UK’s most accomplished BJJ athletes. Charlie Adorian is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belt and active competitor, recognized as one of the top fighters in the UK. With extensive experience on the international circuit, he competes at the highest levels of the sport at some of the most prestigious tournaments in the world. Having competed, trained, and taught all over the world, Charlie has now opened his own club and looks to share his expertise in a fun and focused environment.