About Grand Union Jiu Jitsu
Welcome to Grand Union Jiu Jitsu & Wellness, a community built around Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, personal development and healthier lives.
Our story began in 2007, when Grand Union founder Cesar Lima, a Roger Gracie Black Belt, began leading Roger Gracie's first affiliated academy in central London.
Nearly two decades later, our philosophy remains simple: Jiu Jitsu has the power to positively transform people's lives.
We believe the benefits of training go far beyond learning techniques or self-defence. Jiu Jitsu develops confidence, discipline, resilience, physical fitness and the ability to remain calm and solve problems under pressure, qualities that can carry into school, work, family life and everything in between.
A Place for the Whole Family
At Grand Union Brighton, we've created an environment where children, teenagers and adults of all ages and abilities can train, develop and feel part of a genuine community.
Our children's programme is at the heart of our academy. We use Jiu Jitsu not only to teach children how to protect themselves, but to help them develop confidence, respect, discipline, resilience and strong character.
For adults, whether you've never stepped onto a mat before or have trained for many years, our experienced instructors will help you progress at your own pace. You don't need to be fit before you start — training is part of the process of becoming fitter, stronger and more confident.
Jiu Jitsu & Wellness
As Grand Union has evolved, so has our approach to training.
Alongside Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, our Brighton academy now brings together conditioning training, strength and fitness, recovery, infrared sauna and red light therapy to support a more complete approach to health and wellbeing.
Whether your goal is to learn Jiu Jitsu, improve your fitness, build confidence, compete, recover better or simply feel healthier, our aim is to help you create positive changes that last beyond the mats.
One Community. Different Goals.
Some people join us to compete. Some want to get fit. Some want their children to become more confident. Others simply want an activity they enjoy and a community they can belong to.
Whatever brings you through our doors, you'll be welcomed into an academy built on respect, quality coaching and genuine personal development.
Come and experience Grand Union for yourself.
Book your free trial and take the first step.