Pedro Bessa North Bristol Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The Bank BJJ is affiliated to Pedro Bessa BJJ. The main coaches are Rory, Darren and Rodrigo, who are experienced and skilled and hold black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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Whichever night you join us on, you will be met with a competitive, energetic class, with a focus on high quality teaching and training.
We look forward to seeing you on the mats!
(We are offering a FREE trial session)
The Bank BJJ offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling for all abilities, whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned black belt.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classes in Bristol
Local, welcoming and committed to teaching a high level of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling
Learn fundamental Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling techniques alongside drills and sparring
Experienced and highly skilled coaches
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu explained
What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is a martial art developed in Brazil by the Gracie family. It is designed to utilise leverage through a wide variety of techniques to execute movements that advance you to a dominant position over an opponent. There is no striking in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, the techniques focus on controlling your partner, using positioning, strategy and submissions to incapacitate your opposition. When training BJJ, you need to wear a GI/Kimono and there is a belt ranking system to indicate different levels and experience. Grappling, also known as Submission Grappling and No Gi, does not require a Gi/Kimono but is based around the same principles and systems as BJJ.
Why is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu so effective?
BJJ is a complex and dynamic martial art that offers a wide variety of benefits including acquisition of skill and technique, sport specific mobility, increased muscular endurance and increased overall fitness. The techniques needed to control your opponent involve learning and being able to implement technical and physically demanding movements. BJJ will test your brain power and your physical abilities, it also offers a variety of benefits for mental wellbeing; it is very enjoyable!
Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for me?
BJJ can be for anyone, at any level of fitness. We are able to teach people of all levels from basic through to complex techniques, alongside drills and contact sparring. The hardest thing about starting is getting through the door for your first session, but we strongly believe that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone. With the right training and coaching anyone can learn and enjoy BJJ and Grappling.
Which level of class is for me?
We offer classes to suit all levels from beginners through to advanced.
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Our fundamentals classes are aimed at practitioners newer to the sport but also a good session for mid-level students to attend. This session will review fundamental concepts, strategies and techniques.
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Our standard classes are for all levels from beginners through to advanced. These sessions will include drilling techniques, sport specific movement training and live sparring.
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Our Drilling X Sparring classes provide time to practise techniques and spar with other members of the club.