BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU CLUB IN CHESSINGTON
We work hard on the mats, respect one another,
support each other’s progress and make everyone
feel part of the team from day one.
Everyone starts somewhere
We’re a local Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club based at St. Mary’s Centre, Chessington, just minutes from Surbiton, Tolworth, Epsom, and Kingston.
Our members are a vibrant mix of complete beginners, experienced grapplers, and everyone in between. Most of us started with zero martial arts background — so we know exactly how it feels to walk into a class for the first time.
Training here is beautifully simple: we work hard, we respect each other, and we help each other improve. The sessions can be tough, but they’re always rewarding, and there’s plenty of laughter along the way.
Community-first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the chess match and physical challenge rolled into one. It’s about technique, leverage, and staying calm under pressure, not size or strength.
What BJJ actually does for you
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isn’t just a martial art — it’s a complete transformation system that gets you fitter, stronger, and more confident while learning something truly practical.
Your first time
on the mats
When you arrive, we’ll greet you warmly, introduce you to your coach, and show you around. You’ll meet a few friendly faces, see the mats, and start to feel at home before you even step onto them.
We’ll get straight into learning — the techniques might look challenging at first, but we’ll break them down step by step so you can start making them work for you right away. There’s no intimidation here, just patient guidance.
From day one, you’ll be working with training partners. BJJ is a close-contact martial art, and that’s part of what makes it so effective and bonding. There’s plenty of contact, but it’s always controlled, respectful, and focused on keeping you safe while you learn.
Every technique can be adapted to your body, experience, and comfort level. You’ll be learning, experimenting, and sometimes even laughing as you figure it out together with your new teammates.
At the end of your first class, you’ll know:
✓
Exactly what a BJJ class feels like
✓
You’ve sweated, smiled and survived
✓
That you CAN do this — even if it looked impossible at first
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And maybe… that you can’t wait for the next one!
Who you’ll be training with
You’ll be learning from Ed Shemming, our black belt instructor who’s been doing this for over a decade.
Ed’s the kind of coach who gets that everyone learns differently; he’ll break things down as many times as you need until it makes sense. He’s got a wicked kimura, but more importantly, he’s got endless patience and genuinely wants to see you succeed.
But also, you’ll meet…
Why people train here
Classes
Where to find us
Pricing
We keep pricing simple and fair — no hidden fees, no pressure tactics. Whether you want to try once or train regularly, we’ve got options that work for real people with real budgets.
DROP-IN SESSION
£15
/class
MEMBERSHIP
£65
/month
Unlimited classes
Take the first step
The hardest part is walking through the door — everything else is just learning, laughing, and getting stronger with good people.
Book your free trial and discover what you’ve been missing.
Building Chessington’s jiu-jitsu community,
one training partner at a time.
Come help us write the story.
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St Mary’s Centre
Church Lane
Chessington
KT9 2DR