Borehamwood Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

We are a friendly club offering kids and adults classes in the exciting martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) located in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, UK. BJJ is a martial art that focuses on ground-based techniques. We welcome absolute beginners regardless of size or ability. Don’t be nervous, your first class is completely free. Classes are taught by black belt coach Seymour Yang who has been training in martial arts for over 25 years. The club is registered with the UKBJJA – the largest national body for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the UK. Location: Maxwell Park Community Centre (in the dance studio) every Thursday 7:30pm-9pm and Sundays 10am kids, 10:45 adults.

What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and grappling sport that arose from early judo during the 1920’s. Refined and adapted over the years, BJJ utilises techniques that control an opponent on the ground in order to apply submission techniques (eg joint locks). The beauty of the system is that through the use of correct technique, a smaller yet skilled individual can control and submit a much larger yet less skilled person.

BJJ is a pressure tested martial art and sparring is the key component of the system where participants can test their skills against a fully resisting partner. Although sparring is challenging (and most beginners will spend the majority of their time trying to escape from certain positions) it is a perfectly safe activity. If at any moment a submission technique appears to be inescapable, the tap rule comes into play (the losing partner must tap their partner’s body or emit a verbal tap to signify defeat). There are no strikes or kicks allowed.