North12 Martial Arts Academy
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BJJ in London
90 bjj studios to discover.
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London has around 90 dedicated Brazilian jiu-jitsu academies, spread across a surprisingly wide range of neighbourhoods. Islington and Loughborough Junction each host three studios, making them natural hubs for the grappling community, while Isle of Dogs and Dalston have also developed small but notable clusters. Among the most consistently well-regarded is Fight City Gym - Balham in south London, alongside Canary Wharf BJJ, which has built a strong following in the east. North12 Martial Arts Academy in North Finchley is another standout, particularly for those based in the northern suburbs. Styles, class structures, and membership options vary considerably from one gym to the next. This page brings together the key details on each studio to help you find the right fit.
90 gyms & studios
All 90 bjj studios in London
- North12 Martial Arts Academy — North Finchley
- Grapplers Den Balham — Clapham
- Fight City Gym - Balham — Balham
- Canary Wharf BJJ — Isle of Dogs
- Luciano Cristovam Academy — Kentish Town
- The Armoury — Sutton
- Will Team Bjj — Herne Hill
- Urban Flow London (UFL) BJJ — Southwark
- E17 Bjj — Leyton
- Grand Union Jiu Jitsu at Gymbox — Holborn
- Base Defence Gym (BDG) — Hainault
- True Virtues Jiu Jitsu — Merton
- Tribe BJJ — Clapham Junction
- Undisputed Fitness & Martial Arts — Hackney
- Grapple Labs — Goddington
- Wimbledon BJJ
- KO Combat Academy Dalston — Hoxton
- Tenaz Bjj — Merton Park
- Roll Jiu-Jitsu — Peckham
- Flavio - Jiu Jitsu Coach — Rotherhithe
- Samurai Jujitsu Academy — West Hendon
- Kempo jujitsu self defence — Bermondsey
- Alexandra Park BJJ Brazillian — Muswell Hill
- Icon Jiu Jitsu — Northwood
- The Jiu Jitsu Gym — Kingston Upon Thames
- Hitio Gym Hoxton — Haggerston
- Xin Dojo — Finchley
- SCK Fitness Team — Leyton
- New Wave Academy Training Centre (Croydon) — Woodside
- Kingston Jiu Jitsu — Kingston Upon Thames
- Crowns Gym — Beckenham
- Grapple Zone — Waterloo
- Stone Fight Academy — Bexley
- Grange Jiu Jitsu — London Borough of Ealing
- Elevate Martial Arts — Richmond
- Alliance Jiu-Jitsu UK — Fulham
- Wandsworth BJJ Floreat
- Backstreet Dojo — Feltham
- KO Combat Academy Stepney — Stepney
- Roger Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy HQ — Hammersmith
- Bloodline Gym — Hackney
- Fordes Gym (formerly keddles gym) — Orpington
- Apex Jiu-Jitsu — Finsbury Park
- The MMA Clinic Angel — Islington
- Brazilian jiu jitsu and MMA — Kingston Upon Thames
- Highbury Jiu Jitsu — Highbury
- The MMA Clinic Romford — Romford
- London Krav Maga NW3 — West Hampstead
- The Spin Room — Sidcup
- Balance Grappling — Plumstead
- Carpe Diem Bjj — Southwark
- Diaz Martial Arts — Barnet
- Lions Fight Club — Chislehurst
- Mixed Martial Arts For Reform And Progression (Mmarap) — Tufnell Park
- North Shore Bjj — East Barnet
- Reis Bjj Kings Cross
- Relentless Martial Arts — Sidcup
- Rise Jiu Jitsu — Brondesbury
- Rival Boxing Gym King’s Cross — Barnsbury
- Society Members Club
- Stance Jiu Jitsu Academy — Plumstead
- Urban Krav Maga 360 Regents — Soho
- Nine Elms Jiu jitsu — Nine Elms
- The School Of Jiu Jitsu — Kilburn
- Nemesis Gym — Bexleyheath
- Fight City Gym - Moorgate — Finsbury
- Urban Kings — Barnsbury
- New School BJJ Brixton — Streatham Hill
- Urban Krav Maga - Jubilee Hall Gym, Covent Garden Piazza — Covent Garden
- MMA LDN — Whitechapel
- Tiffin Sports Centre — Norbiton
- Aeon BJJ
- Bjj 4 All — Kennington
- Brazilian jiu jitsu and MMA — West Kensington
- Daniel Kedzierski Bjj — West Green
- Hammersmith Martial Arts Club — Hammersmith
- Jiu Jitsu Angel — Islington
- Kimura Gym Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Ponders End
- KO Bloodline
- Lc Brazilian Jiujitsu Academy — Kentish Town
- Ns Bjj — Sutton
- Reis Bjj — Twickenham
- S2one Jiu Jitsu Acamdey — Edgware
- Sanctuary Jiu Jitsu And Wellness — Isle of Dogs
- Sp Bjj & Mma — Park Royal
- Stoa Grappling — Bermondsey
- STRYKE
- Tmap Bjj West Hampstead — West Hampstead
- Ultimate Jiujitsu — Maida Vale
- Will Bjj Brazilian Jiujitsu — Herne Hill
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Frequently asked questions about bjj in London
How many BJJ studios are there in London?
There are around 90 BJJ studios across London, spread throughout the city from North Finchley to the Isle of Dogs. The sport has grown steadily in popularity, meaning most areas of the capital now have at least one club within a reasonable commute.
Which areas of London have the most BJJ studios?
Islington, Loughborough Junction, Clapton, the Isle of Dogs, and Shepherd's Bush are among the areas with the strongest concentration of BJJ studios in London. Loughborough Junction is home to Will Team BJJ, while Canary Wharf BJJ serves the Isle of Dogs and surrounding Docklands area.
What are some of the best-known BJJ gyms in London?
Well-regarded options include North12 Martial Arts Academy in North Finchley, Fight City Gym in Balham, Canary Wharf BJJ on the Isle of Dogs, Will Team BJJ at Loughborough Junction, and E17 BJJ in Leytonstone. Each has an established competition and coaching record.
Is BJJ suitable for complete beginners in London?
Yes. The majority of London's 45 BJJ studios run dedicated beginner programmes or fundamentals classes where no prior grappling experience is required. Most clubs also offer a free trial session, so you can assess the coaching style and atmosphere before committing to a membership.
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