The Poole BJJ team in gis and rash guards, standing and kneeling together on the mats

Poole, Dorset. Since 2008.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Poole

Adults, kids, women and competitors, training together on the same mats. Complete beginners welcome.

  • Since 2008Teaching jiu-jitsu in Poole
  • ParaestraAffiliate academy
  • 7 daysClasses and open mats every day
  • Ages 7+Kids classes four nights a week
Student in a cream gi holding side control on a blue belt

The club

No egos. Just jiu-jitsu.

White belts train next to competitors, beginners start alongside people who have trained for years, and visitors are always welcome on the mat.

We're part of the Paraestra affiliation, so you get authentic Paraestra training whether it's your first week or your tenth year.

Classes

Gi, No-Gi, kids, women's, comp training and open mats. Pick what fits your week, or train both Gi and No-Gi for a more rounded game.

Black gi student passing a partner's guard during a Gi class

Mon 18:45. Thu 18:45 and 20:00

Adults Gi

The traditional version. Collars and sleeves become grips, chokes and handles.

Student in a rash guard working for a front headlock during No-Gi

Tue 18:45 and 20:00. Fri 18:45

Adults No-Gi

Shorts and a rash guard. Faster, with nothing to hold except arms, legs and heads.

Purple belt finishing a collar choke from top position

Wed 18:45

Comp training

Gi and No-Gi, for anyone preparing to compete.

Mon to Thu, 17:30 to 18:30

Kids, 7 to 13

A safe, supervised class where children learn jiu-jitsu and build confidence, discipline and fitness along the way.

Brown belt working to pass the guard of a partner in a blue gi

Fri 17:00. Sat 08:30. Sun 08:00

Open mat

Choose your partners and work on what you like. Sunday includes an instructional.

Members of the Poole BJJ women's class together on the mats

Women's class

Women's jiu-jitsu

A class just for women, run by our black belt instructors. Learn self-defence, get fitter and train with other women, whatever your level. Your very first session counts.

Black belt in a black gi applying an armlock on a purple belt in a white gi

Good vibes all round.

"Awesome gym, super welcoming… Friendly students, good vibes all round, friendly to females/visitors/white belts (I'm all of those things haha). Also very clean and spacious."

Poole BJJ member

Timetable

Seven days a week. Kids before the adults, Monday to Thursday.

Monday

  • Kids (7–13)
  • Adults Gi

Tuesday

  • Kids (7–13)
  • Adults No-Gi
  • Adults No-Gi

Wednesday

  • Kids (7–13)
  • Comp training Gi/No-Gi

Thursday

  • Kids (7–13)
  • Adults Gi
  • Adults Gi

Friday

  • Open mat
  • Adults No-Gi

Saturday

  • Open mat

Sunday

  • Instructional and open mat Gi/No-Gi

First time? Message us before you come so we can point you to the right class.

Two women laughing mid-takedown during a No-Gi class

Never trained before?

Your first class

Most people are nervous before their first session. That's normal, and it wears off quickly.

  1. Message or call us

    Tell us it's your first time and which class you're thinking of. We'll tell you what to bring and when to arrive.

  2. Wear what suits the class

    No-Gi is shorts and a rash guard. For Gi classes, ask us before you buy a gi.

  3. Get on the mat

    A single class is £10. You don't need to be fit first, and nobody cares what belt you are.

Prices

Pay per class or monthly. Ask us anything before you join.

Pay as you go

£10a class

Train when it suits you. Good for your first few sessions.

Best value

Adult unlimited

£65a month

Unlimited sessions. Worth it if you train twice a week or more.

Kids, monthly

  • 1 session a week£25
  • 2 sessions a week£35
  • 3 sessions a week£45
  • 4 sessions a week£55

Joining fee when you first sign up: £30 adults, £25 kids. It includes your members patch.

Come and train with us

Studio 8, The GreenHouseMannings Heath Road, Poole BH12 4NQ

Send us a message

New to jiu-jitsu, asking about the kids or women's classes, or visiting from another club? Leave your details and we'll get back to you.

Poole Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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