1 Year Review – I’ve trained at London Grapple for a year now. It’s never easy going into a new gym, especially one with such a high-level reputation. I was made to feel very welcome from the start.
If you’re brand new to BJJ, there’s no better place to start your journey. If you’ve been training for a while, you’ll learn new details, adjustments, and concepts that will improve both your BJJ and your understanding of the sport.
You will also be humbled, and you need to make the most of the people there. You’ll share the mats with great coaches, world-class athletes, top-level competitors, hobbyists, and complete beginners alike. Everyone on the mat is always happy to troubleshoot, exchange techniques, and chat after class.
All the coaches have been very welcoming and are always willing to answer your questions (even the "Yeah, but what if...?" ones). I’ve met some great people since I started, added new elements to my game, learned new techniques, and made some great friends.
Even if you’re just considering a drop-in session, you’ll be made to feel welcome.
My son does BJJ here, and I couldn’t recommend Grapple highly enough. The coaches are fantastic and have a great way of making the sessions fun while also teaching the kids valuable skills, both on and off the mats.
Sometimes martial arts gyms can come with a bit of ego, but that’s definitely not the case at Grapple. Everyone is really down to earth, welcoming and genuinely friendly. It creates a great atmosphere for both the kids and parents.
The classes are well structured, and the coach-to-child ratios are excellent, even when sessions are busy. There’s also a great choice of classes throughout the week after school, as well as on Saturday mornings, which makes it easy to fit around family life.
The first class is a free trial, which is a great way to give it a go. We’ve recommended Grapple to at least three of our friends’ kids, and they’ve all loved it too!
Highly recommended for kids classes!
I have been training in LG for years - Morning class crew :)
Absolutely amazing place and allows anyone to train, from complete beginner to competition athletes
It's genuinely rare to find somewhere where you learn through positive reinforcement, you can trust your training partners and the coaches to help you get better, and the mats are also clean (so no ringworm every few weeks which is always a plus).
Most gyms get maybe one or two things right. Here, the coaches actually care about your progress and treat you like an adult, and in that way there is really no divide or social hierarchy between lower and higher belts.
Your training partners genuinely want to help each other improve. The space is properly maintained. And honestly, it's so easy to build a community and friendships here, especially as a girl. That's something I have genuinely struggled to find elsewhere.
I moved to London Grapple after two months as a blue belt because I wanted to improve my performance and train in a more competitive environment, and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my Jiu-Jitsu journey. I felt extremely welcomed by the community. Everyone is amazing, supportive, and friendly, especially the girls💖, who made me feel included and comfortable.The coaches are incredible patient, attentive, and dedicated to helping everyone improve. They create a positive and enjoyable training environment where learning feels natural.
My little boy Eric has tried multiple activities in London (gymnastics, football, theatre and drama, taekwondo..) but London Grapple jiu-jitsu and muaythai is by far the best activity London has to offer children. The coaches are prepared, personable and attentive. Children safety is supervised at all time. Aside from learning martial arts, staying active and getting fitter/stronger children are practicing discipline, respect and boundaries. Whatever your children are into, London Grapple classes will be an incredible addition to your kids childhood formation. I have been a personal trainer and boxing coach in London for 15 years and I couldn't recommend this place more.
Trained here for 6 months and it’s easily the best sport I’ve ever done, also the first and only grappling club I’d happily come back to. I picked things up quickly, loved every session, and the supportive community made it even better, especially the higher belts. Huge shoutout to Ross for his great coaching and constant positivity,he always makes the gym a great place to be. If you give it a try, you’ll get the experience and understand why the sport and especially this club will stick with you especially if it’s your first club.
I dropped in for an open mat and was immediately welcomed by Aidan, who was incredibly friendly and helped me get signed in. From the start, the atmosphere was welcoming and professional.
The rolls were technical, controlled, and safe, and I had the opportunity to roll with the instructor, Ross. Ross took the time to give me feedback and answer my questions after our roll. As someone who has visited a number of gyms, I know that drop-in visitors can sometimes go unnoticed. Ross was the complete opposite. Even though I was just visiting, he took time away from his own training to show me techniques and answer my additional questions.
That level of attention and willingness to help says a lot about the culture of the gym. Everyone I met was friendly, respectful, and enjoyable to train with. Iwould absolutely recommend this gym to anyone looking for high-quality training and a welcoming environment.
Really friendly gym. Great standard but all polite and welcoming so perfect whatever your experience. Top class coaches, loads of mat space. What more could you want.
Visiting from NY and went to the 6:45am class with Aidan.
Great vibe and really technical. High level room but no egos, everyone was really welcoming.
Must visit for anyone who trains or is thinking about starting
**⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Exceptional Training Experience!**
London Grapple Jiu Jitsu is, without a doubt, one of the best places to train in the city. The level of instruction here is second to none, thanks to the highly skilled and passionate coaches who are dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential.
From day one, the environment felt welcoming and supportive, making it an ideal place for both beginners and experienced practitioners. The coaches are not only incredibly knowledgeable but also genuinely invested in the progress of each student. Their ability to break down complex techniques and provide personalized feedback has significantly improved my game.
What sets London Grapple apart is the balance they strike between technical instruction and sparring. The sessions are challenging yet enjoyable, pushing you to your limits while fostering a strong sense of camaraderie among everyone on the mat. Whether you're looking to compete at a high level or simply want to improve your skills, this is the place to be.
If you're serious about Jiu Jitsu and want to train under some of the best coaches in the UK, I highly recommend London Grapple. You won't find a better place to grow and develop your skills.
Awesome gym, awesome people, awesome instructors, awesome vibe. I've popped into London Grapple on and off over the past couple of years and felt like I was learning so much from the instructors, even during open mats. I recently decided to sign up and have felt my Jiujitsu sky rocket.
Couldn't recommend either a day visit, or membership here more than anywhere else!!!
I work in the sports industry and as part of that job I get to visit lots of gyms. I can confidently say that London Grapple is the best ran gym I have the pleasure of visiting.
From a coaching perspective London Grapple is elite and this is to be expected, but where they really excel is in their ability to create a safe, clean and inclusive learning environment.
I trained at London Grapple for over two years, attending consistently.
The coaching and training environment is high level in terms of technical ability.
However, progression expectations and communication around rank were not clearly or consistently communicated. Even after asking for feedback over time, it remained difficult to understand what was required to progress or how development was being assessed.
Communication and feedback to students around progression was not structured in a way that made expectations clear, and it was often unclear how promotion decisions were being made or what specifically needed to be improved.
