Beginner Programme
A dedicated entry point for complete beginners. You learn the fundamentals in a calm, structured setting: no uniform and no experience required for your first class.
Brazilian
Jiu Jitsu in
South East London,
Woolwich
Beginner-friendly BJJ classes for adults, kids and women in Woolwich. Structured training in a supportive environment. Book your free trial class.
Seven ways to start
Adults Jiu Jitsu (Gi)
Our core programme. A curriculum that starts from the very first grip and keeps challenging experienced grapplers. Technical, controlled and completely beginner-friendly.
Women Only
A structured women-only programme built around self-defence, fitness and community. The easiest way to start if a mixed mat feels intimidating.
No-Gi Grappling
Grappling without the gi: faster exchanges, leg locks and wrestling-based transitions. A perfect complement to your gi training, or a starting point on its own.
Jiu Jitsu Kids
Structured, safe classes where younger children learn real Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu alongside focus, respect and self-belief. Coaches who genuinely enjoy teaching kids, and clear communication with parents.
Jiu Jitsu Teens
The same curriculum with the intensity and technical depth that older kids are ready for. Real self-defence, controlled sparring and a competition path for whoever wants it.
After School Programme
We collect your child from school and turn the afternoon into structured training and supervised time on the mats: the productive alternative to screens.
How to get
started?
01
Fill the form
Click the button and tell us a little about yourself. Takes under a minute.
02
Pick date & time
Choose your class type and pick a date and time that works for you on the calendar.
03
Get confirmation
You’ll receive email and SMS confirmations with all the details: directions, what to wear, what to expect.
Why people stay
No egos, no intimidation and no guesswork. Just a clean academy, a clear curriculum and coaches who are there for you.
Beginner friendly
Most people who walk in have never trained. Your first class is free, no uniform required, and every class has a beginner path through it.
Safe & structured
A clear curriculum, controlled drilling and coaches who watch the room. Kids classes follow our safeguarding policy from the first minute.
Women on the mats
A structured women-only programme, plus a mixed mat where nobody has to prove anything. Members tell us they felt welcome from day one.
Coached
by people
Every class is led by a coach who watches the room, corrects the details and knows who you are from week one.
Tap a name to switch the card
Just a normal week
on the mats
Real classes, real members, real mats, photographed at 107A Woolwich High Street.
★ 4.9 on Google
People from your postcode already train here
Members from Woolwich, Greenwich, Plumstead and Charlton, in their own words.
“At Stance I didn’t only find great martial arts classes, I found a community with passionate people and a safe space to train. Professor Jota is an excellent professional, who is very knowledgeable about jiu-jitsu and cares about the students wellbeing. Very glad I found this gym!”
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Phellipe SilvaMember · Google
“It’s been 3 months since I started training Jiu-Jitsu at Stance, and I’ve absolutely loved the energy of the gym and the community. The professors are incredibly patient, attentive, and supportive. From day one, I always felt comfortable, welcomed, and respected. I’m truly grateful to be part of such an amazing environment.”
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Debora VelosoMember · Google
“My son has been attending jiu jitsu sessions since May and I have noticed such an improvement in his behaviour and confidence! He has so much fun and the professors are all great, kind and very clearly care about what they are doing and the children. I couldn’t recommend Stance enough!”
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Holly WrightParent · Google
“Great place to learn BJJ, great community and environment to test yourself and learn something new. Would recommend to anyone of any age or ability. The hardest part is having the courage to come in and then it’s easy from there.”
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Gantulga BatnorovMember · Google
“My child has been coming here for a while and absolutely loves it. The coaches are great with the kids and always keep things fun while teaching them properly. Every time I pick my child up the kids are smiling and excited about what they learned that day. Really happy we found this place.”
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André LopesParent · Google
“Stance Jiu Jitsu is a very nice training environment. The team are a welcoming group of people, and the coaching is really good and clear to understand. The space is kept very clean which makes it a pleasure to train there.”
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Aidan RooneyMember · Google
“Fantastic place to get introduced to the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Coach Jota makes it really easy and comfortable to learn, despite myself being a complete beginner. Everyone else is very understanding and eager to teach too.”
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Antonio DíazBeginner · Google
“I can’t say enough good things about Stance! From day one, I felt welcomed as a female practitioner.”
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Valentina Duarte LaraWomen Only member · Google
“After eight months away from the sport, I tried a class at Stance and was immediately hooked again. The team was welcoming, the coaching was excellent, and the atmosphere made it incredibly easy to get back into training.”
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EdwardReturning member · Google
The bits
people
always ask
Still unsure? Come and take the free trial class. The answers make a lot more sense on the mats.
01I’ve never trained before. Is Stance beginner-friendly?
Of course! You do not need any experience at all: our Beginner Programme is built for total first-timers, and your first class is on us. All you need for day one is a t-shirt, shorts and a bottle of water to keep you hydrated. That is it!
02I’m not fit or flexible enough. Can I still start?
Yes. Nobody arrives fit for Jiu Jitsu. You get fit by doing it. Our Beginner Programme starts with the basics, and you work at your own pace. You set the intensity, not the person next to you.
03How do I book my free trial?
Use the booking form on this page. It takes about a minute, and we will get back to you to confirm your class. If you would rather talk it through first, call or WhatsApp us and we will sort it from there.
04Do I need a gi or any equipment?
Not for your trial class. Turn up in a t-shirt and shorts and we’ll sort the rest. Once you decide to carry on, we’ll help you choose a gi.
05Do you have classes for kids?
Yes. Jiu Jitsu Kids is for ages 4 to 10 and Jiu Jitsu Teens for ages 11 to 15, both focused on confidence, discipline and character. We also run an After School Programme with pickup.
06Is there a women-only class?
Yes. A structured, women-only programme designed to help beginners learn with confidence and progress at their own pace.
07Do you train no-gi as well as gi?
Yes, both. Adult Jiu Jitsu classes are in the gi, while No-Gi Grappling is a separate programme, trained in shorts and a rash guard. Most members train both, building the same game through different grips.
08Where are you located?
107A Woolwich High Street, London SE18 6EA, just 7 minutes’ walk from Woolwich Station (Elizabeth Line), and easy to reach from Greenwich, Plumstead, Charlton and Abbey Wood.
09What are your opening hours?
Monday – Thursday 3:00pm – 9:30pm, Friday 6:00pm – 8:30pm, Saturday 9:30am – 1:30pm. Closed Sunday.
10Are there showers and changing rooms?
Yes. Clean facilities with hot showers and separate male and female changing rooms, so you can train around work.
11How much is membership?
Start with the free trial class: come and train, meet the coaches and see if the place is for you. If you want to carry on, we’ll walk you through the options in person and find the one that fits how often you can train.
12Am I tied into a contract?
Memberships at Stance Jiu Jitsu Academy operate with a monthly direct debit. There are no long commitments once you give us one month’s notice submitted via email. Simple!
Find us in Woolwich
107A Woolwich High Street, 7 minutes’ walk from Woolwich Station (Elizabeth Line).
Address
107A Woolwich High Street
Woolwich, London SE18 6EA
Phone
Opening hours
Monday – Thursday3:00pm – 9:30pm
Friday6:00pm – 8:30pm
Saturday9:30am – 1:30pm
SundayClosed
Book your free
trial class today
No experience needed. Start your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in the heart of Woolwich.
7 minutes’ walk from Woolwich Station (Elizabeth Line).
