GrappleZone

91 Westminster Bridge Road, Waterloo · No joining fee · No contract

BJJ, Muay Thai & Wrestling in a room that wants you on the mats.

A central-London martial arts academy near Waterloo where total beginners train next to competitors. High-level coaching, no intimidation, no contract.

No joining fee, no contract

Beginners & kids welcome

BJJ, Muay Thai & Freestyle Wrestling

Rated 4.9 across 83 Google reviews
Try 1st session freeFree if you live or work locally
07496 636266

Rated 4.9 across 83 Google reviews

barney chambers

“The most welcoming gym I've been to, great instructors and beginner friendly for those who are new to the sport.”

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Protthoy Sheikh

“Came in for a BJJ No-Gi trial. The coaches here are very respectful with whatever little or no background you may have in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.”

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Conor Ryan

“Dropped in for training while in the area for work. Very welcoming club with very high standard.”

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David Nasonov

“World-class coaching, friendly atmosphere — members have no ego and training is safe and fun for all levels. Clean mats, cleaned after every session.”

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kris pinkney

“Dropped past here while travelling overseas from Australia. The atmosphere was awesome and everybody was extremely friendly and welcoming.”

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Grace K

“Clean and friendly club. I go for Muay Thai with Callum — classes are fun.”

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Paul Menzies

“Coaches are very knowledgeable and friendly. The monthly price plan offers great value.”

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Kris S

“From the moment I stepped onto the mats, I was welcomed by a friendly and supportive community that made me feel right at home.”

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barney chambers

“The most welcoming gym I've been to, great instructors and beginner friendly for those who are new to the sport.”

Google review

Protthoy Sheikh

“Came in for a BJJ No-Gi trial. The coaches here are very respectful with whatever little or no background you may have in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.”

Google review

Conor Ryan

“Dropped in for training while in the area for work. Very welcoming club with very high standard.”

Google review

David Nasonov

“World-class coaching, friendly atmosphere — members have no ego and training is safe and fun for all levels. Clean mats, cleaned after every session.”

Google review

kris pinkney

“Dropped past here while travelling overseas from Australia. The atmosphere was awesome and everybody was extremely friendly and welcoming.”

Google review

Grace K

“Clean and friendly club. I go for Muay Thai with Callum — classes are fun.”

Google review

Paul Menzies

“Coaches are very knowledgeable and friendly. The monthly price plan offers great value.”

Google review

Kris S

“From the moment I stepped onto the mats, I was welcomed by a friendly and supportive community that made me feel right at home.”

Google review

Why train here

Serious training.
No serious vibe.

Three disciplines, one academy

Three disciplines, one academy

Train BJJ (Gi & No-Gi), Muay Thai and Freestyle Wrestling under one roof. Switch it up or specialise, all on one membership.

Coaching with real pedigree

Coaching with real pedigree

Black belts, IBJJF and European medallists, pro Muay Thai fighters and a Dagestan-trained wrestling coach, all teaching with zero ego.

Built for beginners

Built for beginners

Most members started knowing nothing. Coaches meet you wherever you're at, and '#1 most welcoming gym' is the line reviewers use most.

A workout that actually works you

A workout that actually works you

Forget the treadmill. A round of rolling or a Muay Thai pad session leaves you soaked, gassed and genuinely fitter, building real strength and stamina while you learn skills you'll actually use.

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The three disciplines

What you'll actually train

New to martial arts? Here's the short version - no jargon, no prior knowledge required.

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi & No-Gi)

    Ground-based grappling: control, leverage and submissions. You'll learn to stay calm and win positions against bigger opponents. Built for beginners and competitors alike.

  • Muay Thai

    The 'art of eight limbs': punches, kicks, elbows and knees, plus pad and conditioning work. Technique first, sparring only when you're ready.

  • Freestyle Wrestling

    Explosive takedowns, control and balance, coached 'as they do it in Dagestan.' The fastest way to learn how to put a fight where you want it.

Not sure which one to start with?

You don't have to pick. One membership covers all three: most members start with BJJ and add Muay Thai or Wrestling once they've found their feet. Every discipline has a clear beginner path, and the coaches will point you to the right class on your first visit.

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The classes

Five ways to get on the mats

New to all of this? Every class has a beginner path - just book a trial and turn up.

Adult BJJ Gi drilling at GrappleZone

Adult BJJ - Gi & No-Gi

Roll smart, not just hard.

Our core class: technique, drilling and live rolling in both Gi and No-Gi. Total beginners welcome - you'll be partnered and looked after from day one.

Fernanda Dassoler, kids BJJ instructor at GrappleZone

Kids BJJ

Discipline, confidence, no bullies.

Gi & No-Gi BJJ for kids, taught by dedicated kids coaches. Builds technical skill alongside character, focus and self-confidence.

Two women rolling in Gi at GrappleZone

Women-Only BJJ

Your space on the mats.

Women-only BJJ (Gi & No-Gi) on Thursdays and Saturdays with Coach Fernanda. A relaxed, supportive intro for women new to grappling - and a serious training room for those who aren't.

Muay Thai class striking practice at GrappleZone

Muay Thai

Eight limbs, proper technique.

Striking, pad work and conditioning on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays (Sunday 10am coming soon). Beginner-friendly - sparring only when you're ready.

No-gi wrestling clinch at GrappleZone

Freestyle Wrestling

Takedowns, Dagestan-style.

Explosive takedowns, control and balance with Olympic-Training-Centre / Dagestan-lineage coaching. Sharpens every other discipline you train.

The coaches

The people who'll
look after you

Black belts, European medallists, pro fighters and Dagestan-trained wrestlers - and every one of them coaches with zero ego.

Timur Ashimov, BJJ coach at GrappleZone

Timur Ashimov

BJJ Coach

Brown Belt · 9-yr journey

Multiple IBJJF medallist who treats teaching like meditation - relentlessly positive and quick to help.

Courtney Anderson, BJJ coach at GrappleZone

Courtney Anderson

BJJ Coach

Black Belt · 10+ yrs (7 teaching)

Multidisciplinary black belt (also Judo brown belt), affable and endlessly patient with people seeking guidance.

Safeer Moustafa, BJJ coach at GrappleZone

Safeer Moustafa

BJJ Coach

Brown Belt · 11 yrs

An avid learner with an insatiable appetite for new techniques - an engaging, approachable rolling partner.

Faris Benlamkadem

Professional BJJ Coach

Pro Black Belt

A dominant competitor - multiple Gold/Silver at UK and European events - and quietly humble off the mats.

Stefano Sanna, BJJ coach at GrappleZone

Stefano Sanna

BJJ Coach

Black Belt · 12+ yrs

Polaris-level practitioner who brings deep strategic insight - aims to elevate everyone from first class to advanced.

Omar Abdullah, BJJ and Judo coach at GrappleZone

Omar Abdullah

BJJ & Judo Coach

Black Belt (both) · 15 yrs

From Tunisia; rigorous, technique-first classes built on extensive competition and teaching experience.

Fernanda Dassoler, kids BJJ instructor at GrappleZone

Fernanda Dassoler

Kids BJJ Instructor

Brown Belt

Leads our kids and women-only classes - teaches technical skill alongside character, discipline and confidence.

Imam Makeev, freestyle wrestling coach at GrappleZone

Imam Makeev

Freestyle Wrestling Coach

Chechen Republic Champion

Trained at the Olympic Training Center and in Dagestan - brings elite wrestling and real warmth to the mats.

Callum Handyside, Muay Thai coach at GrappleZone

Callum Handyside

Muay Thai Coach

Pro fighter · 10+ yrs

Professional Muay Thai fighter who's especially good with newcomers - friendly across every level.

Aisatou (Ash) Camara, kids BJJ coach at GrappleZone

Aisatou (Ash) Camara

BJJ Coach (Kids)

Blue Belt · 7 yrs

A master at connecting with kids - strong on the mats, warm and approachable off them.

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The space

One floor, three disciplines

A full grappling floor and a dedicated striking area, two minutes from Waterloo.

Around the gym

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Training Zones

The mats

The mats

A full matted grappling floor for BJJ (Gi & No-Gi), kids and women's classes, and Freestyle Wrestling - takedowns, control and ground work.

Striking area

Striking area

Dedicated space for Muay Thai: pad work, technique and conditioning.

Member facilities

Showers & locker room

On-site showers and a locker room so you can train before work, on lunch, or after a long day.

Clean mats

The mats are cleaned after every single session - a point reviewers raise again and again.

Two minutes from Waterloo

A short walk from Waterloo and Westminster Bridge, right on Westminster Bridge Road.

Location

GrappleZone

91 Westminster Bridge Road
London, SE1 7HW

Two minutes from Waterloo / Westminster Bridge

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Our story

Built on the mats,
together

GrappleZone is a young academy - just over a year and a half on the mats. In that time we've gone from a handful of people to a full, three-discipline club that's faced hard times, shared a lot of laughs, and recently awarded its very first coloured belts.

That's why we run the place the way we do: no joining fee, no contracts, no ego - just good rounds, real coaching, and everyone backing each other. Whether you've never trained or you compete, you're building this club with us.

Community

Everyone going hard, everyone backing each other.

Reviewers say it more than anything else: this is the most welcoming room they've trained in. Travellers drop in from abroad, total beginners stay for years, and nobody trains with an ego.

The full GrappleZone group on the mats
Belt-ceremony group photo at GrappleZone
Two members celebrating at a competition
Post-training handshake line
A member tying their belt at the academy
Training-room scene at GrappleZone

The community keeps growing

0+

members (and counting)

From in-house competitions to first-belt days, GrappleZoneruns on real relationships. Book a trial and you'll see what people mean.

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Membership

Simple pricing,
no lock-in

No joining fee, no contract. Roll monthly, drop in for a day, or grab a class pack.

Day Pass

£28per day

One day of training, ideal for visitors and drop-ins.

  • All scheduled classes on your day of visit
  • Perfect for visitors & drop-ins
  • No commitment
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Best for most

Adults Unlimited

£135per month

Train every discipline, as often as you like, on one membership.

  • Unlimited BJJ (Gi & No-Gi), Muay Thai & Freestyle Wrestling
  • All adult classes
  • No joining fee
  • No contract
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Kids Unlimited

£100per month

Unlimited Kids BJJ with dedicated kids coaches.

  • Unlimited Kids BJJ (Gi & No-Gi)
  • Dedicated kids coaches
  • No joining fee
  • No contract
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Not sure? Your first class is free.

Come down, try a session, and see if it's for you before you commit to anything. Free if you live or work locally. No joining fee, no contract.

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Also available: Adult 10-Class Pack £180 · Single drop-in class £22. Want something bespoke? For further packages, contact us at admin@grapplezone.co.uk. No joining fee. No long-term contracts.

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers - ask us anything else when you visit.

Your first visit

Come and get
on the mats.

Turn up 10 minutes early in comfortable clothes with a water bottle. A coach will meet you, show you around, and partner you with someone who'll look after you. You'll drill technique at your own pace — no experience needed, and no one's watching to judge you. That's it.

  • Rated 4.9 across 83 Google reviews
  • No joining fee, no contract
  • Free if you live or work locally

Pick a time that works for you.

Select a date

Available times — Tue 9 Jun

We recommend at least 1 hour for your session.

Find us

91 Westminster Bridge Road
London, SE1 7HW

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Prefer to ask first? Email admin@grapplezone.co.uk