Combat Sports in Eastbourne
The combat sport we coach is no-gi submission grappling: live rounds every session and progress you can measure, coached as a sport. Seven days a week in Eastbourne, with gi BJJ twice a week, a Wednesday lunchtime open mat and a free Sunday open mat. Beginners are welcome; the first two weeks are free.
Live resistance. Real outcomes. Measurable progress.
A combat sport has a simple test: does it work against someone who is actively trying to stop you? No-gi grappling passes that test every session. You're not learning choreography. You're not drilling techniques on a partner who's been told to fall. You're solving a physical problem against a real person who is trying to solve the same problem in the opposite direction.
That's what makes it athletic. That's what makes the progress real — you either held the position or you didn't. You either escaped or you didn't. The feedback is instant, specific, and honest. No instructor approval required.
What we do — and what we don't
We're grappling-only for now. Striking is coming — same lens, same standards — but we're building grappling properly first. Progress here isn't gated by gradings or ceremony: the scoreboard is whether you're actually getting better, not how long you've been on the mat. If you want a genuine combat sport in Eastbourne, this is where to start.
This week on the mat
- Structured no-gi grappling
- Gi BJJ
- Lunchtime open mat
- Structured no-gi grappling
- Gi BJJ
- Structured no-gi grappling
- Open mat
The first two weeks are free, with no card needed. Parking is free, right outside. Full schedule and pricing
How progress actually shows up
Every session ends with live rounds calibrated to your level — beginners start carefully, experienced grapplers go harder, everyone is paired with intention. Real resistance, not pre-arranged responses.
Progress is measured the way it should be: are you holding position longer? Escaping faster? Finishing more? Those are the numbers. Rank isn't the scoreboard here — performance is. You'll feel it before anyone tells you.
The class is built to scale. There's no separate beginner track to age out of — you start here, and the coaching meets you where you are. No-gi runs Monday and Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoon; gi BJJ runs Tuesday morning and Friday evening. The first two weeks are free, both sports. See the full schedule and pricing.
Modern, science-based coaching. No bowing, no mysticism, no cult of personality — just what works. And every class is beginner-friendly because the coaching scales to you.
What makes us different →What people who train here say
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★★★★★
The level of coaching is absolutely exceptional. Not only will the coaches teach you techniques that will 100% work, they will also explain why.
Gareth Rossi · Google review -
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Ben is one of the most knowledgable and comprehensive coaches I’ve trained under. Excellent coaching for all skill levels.
George Neshev · Google review -
★★★★★
Jiu-Jitsu gyms can sometimes feel a bit intimidating from the outside, especially if you're new, but this place is the complete opposite. From the moment you walk in, everyone is friendly, supportive and happy to help.
Graham Waters · Google review
Before you come
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Is it good for self-defence?
Grappling is one of the most reliable things you can train for real situations — controlling distance, staying on your feet, getting back up. We coach it as a sport, but the skills transfer.
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Is it safe?
It's a contact sport, so there's risk — but it's coached and controlled. You tap early and often, partners are matched with intention, and nobody's trying to hurt you. The people who get hurt are the ones too proud to tap.