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Book a Trial

Two weeks.
On us.

No card. No commitment. Just two full weeks of structured grappling in Eastbourne — gi and no-gi both included — free, before you decide anything.

Your first session: turn up in shorts and a t-shirt (or a rash guard if you have one). That's all you need. We'll run you through what's happening, who you're training with, and what to expect. You won't be thrown in the deep end — everyone started here.

Every class is beginner-friendly: the coaching scales to you, whatever your starting point.

  • Two weeks free
  • No card needed
  • Beginners welcome

Where you'll train

No mystery about it

This is the mat — at Rebel Rebel in Pevensey. Shoes off at the door, and we'll take care of the rest.

The training mat at Rebel Combat Sports — Rebel Rebel gym, Pevensey
The matPevensey

Meet your coach

A word from Ben

The form

Let us know you're coming

We open Monday 3 August — book now and we'll save your place for opening week.

Fill this in and we'll confirm your first session. Takes two minutes. You're not locked into anything.

The free trial is for people local to Eastbourne. We do a light check here — it's not a hard gate. Not local? You're welcome at Sunday open mat or as a drop-in.

Experience

Before you come

All FAQs →
  • I've never trained before — is that OK?

    Yes — most people who walk in have never grappled. Every class is beginner-friendly because the coaching scales to your level. You'll be paired with someone who looks after you.

  • What do I wear?

    Shorts with no pockets, zips or buttons — they catch fingers and toes — and a rashguard, or a plain t-shirt for day one. Spats or vale tudo shorts go under your shorts, not instead of them. That's it.

  • What do I bring?

    Water, sliders or flip-flops for off the mat, and a mouthguard. A mouthguard is required — grab a cheap one before your first session and protect your teeth.

  • Do I need a gi?

    Not for our no-gi classes — they're shorts and a rashguard. For gi BJJ sessions you'll need a gi, and we'll tell you exactly what to get before your first session.

  • Can I watch first?

    You can — but most people get more from doing. Watch the first-day video so you know exactly what to expect, then come and train your free trial.

  • What about hygiene and injuries?

    Clean kit every session, nails trimmed (fingers and toes), and don't train with a skin infection or when you're ill. We keep the mats clean and each other safe.