Adults Classes
Start Where You Are. We'll Help You Progress.
You don't need to be fit, strong, flexible or have any martial arts experience to start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
At Grand Union Jiu Jitsu & Wellness, our Adult Programme welcomes everyone, from complete beginners stepping onto the mats for the first time to experienced practitioners and competitors looking for high-level training.
With more than 25 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, we understand that everyone comes through our doors with different goals.
Some want to learn self-defence. Some want to get fitter. Some want to compete. Others simply want a new challenge, a way to switch off from everyday life and a community of good people to train with.
Whatever your reason for starting, we'll help you progress at your own pace.
MORE THAN A WORKOUT
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a full-body activity, but what makes it different from conventional exercise is that you're constantly learning, thinking and solving problems.
Every session challenges you physically and mentally.
While developing practical grappling and self-defence skills, training can help you improve your:
Fitness • Strength • Mobility • Coordination • Confidence • Discipline • Resilience
And because you're learning a skill rather than simply repeating exercises, there's always something new to work towards.
For many of our members, Jiu Jitsu becomes much more than their weekly workout.
It becomes part of their lifestyle.
NEW TO JIU JITSU?
Everyone Starts Somewhere.
Walking into a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy for the first time can feel intimidating.
We understand that.
That's why our beginners programme has been designed to give new students a structured and progressive introduction to Jiu Jitsu.
You'll learn the fundamental positions, movements and concepts step by step, giving you time to understand what you're doing and build confidence before progressing.
You won't be expected to know anything before you arrive.
Just come ready to learn.
OUR BEGINNERS PROGRAMME
Our Fundamentals classes follow a structured 12-week learning cycle, covering the major positions you'll encounter in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
You'll learn how to:
Control and escape positions
Use leverage and technique effectively
Defend yourself intelligently
Move efficiently on the ground
Connect techniques together
Train safely with a partner
As your understanding and confidence develop, you'll gradually progress into more advanced training and live sparring.
This structure means that instead of simply being thrown into a class and trying to copy more experienced students, you have a clear pathway to follow from your first class onwards.
EXPERIENCED STUDENTS
Continue Developing Your Game.
If you already have Brazilian Jiu Jitsu experience, Grand Union offers an environment where you can continue developing technically and challenge yourself alongside experienced training partners.
Our advanced sessions explore more complex techniques, positional strategies, transitions and live training, while allowing students to develop their individual style of Jiu Jitsu.
Whether you train recreationally or want to compete, our experienced coaching team can help you continue progressing.
GI & NO-GI JIU JITSU
Our programme includes both Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Training in the Gi develops a strong understanding of grips, control, leverage and traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu techniques.
No-Gi training offers a faster style of grappling with greater emphasis on movement, wrestling, body control and grips that don't rely on clothing.
Training both gives students the opportunity to develop a more complete understanding of grappling.
TRAIN FOR YOURSELF
You don't have to compete.
You don't have to become a black belt.
And you don't have to train every day.
For some people, success means winning competitions.
For someone else, it might mean losing weight, feeling fitter, learning to defend themselves, managing stress, meeting new people or simply making it to training twice a week.
Your Jiu Jitsu journey belongs to you.
Our job is to give you the coaching, environment and support to help you get where you want to go.
A TEAM, NOT JUST A CLASS
One of the things that makes Jiu Jitsu special is the people you meet along the way.
You train together, challenge each other, learn from each other and help each other improve.
At Grand Union, we want everyone, regardless of age, experience or ability to feel comfortable walking through the door and becoming part of the team.
We take training seriously, but we also believe that Jiu Jitsu should be something you enjoy and look forward to.
EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST
Grand Union founder and Head Coach Cesar Lima has been involved in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 1999 and is a 4th Degree Black Belt under Roger Gracie.
Over more than two decades of training and coaching, Cesar has helped develop students from complete beginners through to black belt, awarding more than 40 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts during his coaching career.
That experience forms the foundation of the teaching system and culture at Grand Union today.
READY TO START?
You don't need to get fit before starting Jiu Jitsu.
Jiu Jitsu can be part of how you get fit.
Come and experience a class, meet the team and see whether Grand Union is right for you.
BOOK YOUR FREE TRIAL
No experience required. All fitness levels welcome.