For over 85 years techniques developed by the world famous Gracie family have dominated the martial arts world, the Gracie's and their students have experienced tremendous success in challenge matches, mixed martial arts events and Jiu Jitsu competitions. Here at the RGDA-UK we aim to provide quality Jiu Jitsu instruction/self defence techniques/ Vale Tudo training and submission wrestling (no gi).

This training does NOT require superior strength, speed or prior martial arts training and is open to men and women of all ages. We look forward to meeting you, training with you and welcoming you as part of our extended family in our relaxed training environment.

WHILE TRAININING AT THE RGDA-UK YOU WILL
Increase self-confidence, self-esteem, and co ordination
Improve flexibility and fitness
Develop faster reflexes
Reduce body fat
Learn to defend yourself
And have fun doing it!

CLASS INFORMATION

Lesson begins with warm up and fundamental Brazilian Jiu Jitsu drills followed by techniques, which will be dissected and explained in detail, techniques will include stand up and ground work (striking, takedowns and grappling)

The last part of the lesson will focus on sparring, mainly focusing on groundwork.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

HOW TO CONDUCT YOURSELF IN TRAINING?

The spirit in which you approach training is crucial to your progress, rather then focusing only on defeating the person in front of you try hard to apply the techniques in a skilful, relaxed manor. If raw power and strength is the only means by which you prevail something is wrong.

Training is a time for experimenting try to use various techniques and not stick to the same ones. No one enjoys being forced to submit in training but you must accept this will happen (failure today will lead to success tomorrow).

Be courteous to your training partner remember it could be you submitted next.

As soon as someone taps release the lock/strangle immediately.

Leave egos at home!

The Rules of RGDA UK  Academy.

1. Be respectful to everyone within the academy
2. Classes begin with students lining up in descending grade order and bowing to the instructor
3. Classes end with a bow and handshake to everyone
4. For safety reasons: if you are late sit by the side of the mat and wait for instructor to allow you to join the class
5. For safety reasons: if you need to leave the mat or leave earlier you must let the instructor know.
6. Shake hands with your partner before and after practice
7. Talking should be kept to a minimum level to avoid disturbing others
8. Absolutely no foul language inside the school
9. Keep finger and toe nails short and filed (not sharp) for everyone's safety
10. Kimono’s should be washed after every practice
11. Your belt represents your progress, keep it on
12. All jewellery, piercing, necklace or other such items should be removed prior to training
13. No shoe's on the mat
14. No mobile phones in the training area
15. Nobody should be shirtless on the mat or out of the locker room
16. No neck cranks, knee-bars, heel hooks, spine locks, no intentional slamming during takedowns or guard work.
17. And Most of all have fun!

Remember we train together not against each other.