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Most frequent questions and answers

What are your prices?

We understand that people have different levels of personal commitments, so we have pricing plans in place to suit all schedules. You will not be charged until the end of your trial period. Our prices can be viewed here. Prices

What do I wear?

We suggest wearing tracksuit bottoms or leggings and a comfortable top that allows for ease of movement.
When you sign-up to one of our training plans we will provide you with a FREE training uniform (called a Gi).

What if I have no Martial Arts experience?

That’s perfect. You’re exactly who we’re looking for. Our beginner program was created and designed for you!!
You do not need to be young, athletic, strong, flexible, or “in-shape” to get started!!

What if i have previous experience?

That’s great, feel free to wear your own Gi if there is no previous club branding!!
If you’re coming from a sport Jiu-Jitsu background you’ll find the Self-Defence focus of our beginner classes very different to what you’re used to.

ExcellentGracie Jiu-Jitsu Greenford4.9★★★★★Jay Inamdar★★★★★Great club run by Coach Marcus who is very knowledgeable and has a fantastic and experienced manner in making sessions engaging for the kids whilst also instilling great values, manners and discipline. Highly recommend to any parent looking for practical and functional self defense along with a great teaching environment!vatsal chavda★★★★★Coach Marcus runs an amazing Jiu Jitsu program that’s perfect for beginners. From the start, the atmosphere has been super friendly and welcoming — no ego, just people learning and helping each other get better.Response from the ownerHi Vatsal - I really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and your kind words. It's having an amazing group of people like yourself that make the atmosphere so I'm just lucky that good people find us!! You're doing great and I'll see you soon. Kind regards. Coach MarcusMons★★★★★It’s a real privilege to be taught BJJ by Marcus, he’s a true gentleman and an excellent coach. His deep knowledge of the martial art, clear teaching style, and calm way of breaking things down can make something tricky, feel simple and achievable. I always leave not just feeling better, but already looking forward to the next session.

Highly recommend Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Greenford, especially since Marcus runs the only official Gracie Combatives location in London. If you’re even a little curious, give it a try, you won’t regret it!

- MounirResponse from the ownerHi Mounir - thank you so much for your amazing review! My job is easy because you’re all such great students. It brings a lot of satisfaction hearing that the teaching style and atmosphere has a positive effect on you – it’s the Gracie way and hopefully your kind words will inspire others to come and give it a try😊 You’re doing great and I really enjoy the conversations and questions both on and off the mats. It is a pleasure having you with us and I hope for many years to come. See you soon!! Coach MarcusSaad Hasan★★★★★Coach Marcus is very good with kids and really connects with them well.
As an adult im looking to join myself and will give a review for adult classes also but ive only heard good things from other adults who attend.Response from the ownerHi Saad, Many thanks for the positive comments - it's appreciated! Book your intro soon and we'll see you on the mats too! Kind regards Coach MarcusBetul★★★★★I’ve been attending classes with Coach Marcus for a few months now and it’s not only been very informative but also very fun and encouraging. I’d highly recommend coach Marcus! Thank you 😊Response from the ownerHi Betul, thank you for the recommendation and a great review - it's really appreciated. I'm very glad you're enjoying the classes - you're doing great and I'll see you soon. Kind regards. Coach MarcusAsma M★★★★★Marcus is a great coach, who always breaks down every move into smaller chunks to make it easier to follow. The coach also ensured that as a female, I felt safe and welcomed to the classes.
As a beginner, I’d highly recommend to anyone thinking of trying out Jui Jitsu.Response from the ownerHi Asma - I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review for us and it's great we now have a small group of women training in Jiu-Jitsu. Congratulations on your stripe and keep it going!! Kind regards. Coach MarcusDavid Capurro★★★★★Marus is an excellent teacher. He's very knowledgable, patient and is alwaying willing to help the students. Gracie - Ju-jitsu (GJJ) is an excellent program for people wanting to learn the self defence or sport aspects of BJJ. I highly recommend Marcus and Greenford GJJ.Response from the ownerHi David, Many thanks for the review and your kind words. It's great to have such an inquisitive mind to keep me on my toes. Kind regards. Coach MarcusG GIGI★★★★★Marcus is the BEST coach ever.Response from the ownerAnd ANGGIE is the BEST STUDENT EVER 🙂 See you soon - Thank you!! Kind regards Coach MarcusN Raufi★★★★★Came here for 6 months and everyone is friendly, especially Coach Marcus who is funny and skilled. He taught me moves which are really useful in different scenarios, his teachings really helped me a lot. I suggest going here.Response from the ownerHi Najeeb, Thank you for the review young man. Well done on your 2nd stripe, good luck with the exams and we'll see you in January!! Kind regards Coach MarcusALi★★★★★It's a wonderful class & a wonderful teacher.Response from the ownerHi Ali, and you're a wonderful student 🙂 4 Stripes done! Just your test to go - fantastic achievement!! See you soon. Kind regards Coach Marcusayush Pipalia★★★★★Coach Marcus is very friendly and doesn't just teach you competition jui jitsu. He teaches you how to defend yourself in the street. It is very useful and I would encourage everyone to try it.Response from the ownerHi Ayush, Thank you for the review young man it is really appreciated. I really happy that you're finding the classes useful and fun!! Kind regards Coach MarcusGary Skinner★★★★★I live and train in Florida for most of the year but had an opportunity to train at this club during a three month stay in England recently. This is an extremely well run and welcoming club. I have been fortunate enough to train Gracie Jiu-jitsu at various clubs in the U.S. including those in New York, San Antonio , Tampa and East Orlando, and the coach at this club rates right up there with the best of them for knowledge, enthusiasm and teaching ability. Although I wasn't staying anywhere near to this club whilst I was in England ,and had to drive for around an hour and a half to get to lessons, I was never disappointed and always came away from the lessons more knowledgeable than when I arrived and happy I had made the effort to get there. Can't recommend this club, it's instructor and students high enough. Well worth a visit. I look forward to training there again when I next have to visit England.Response from the ownerHi Gary, we all enjoyed your company whilst you were here and I'm very grateful for your kind words and for leaving a review as I know how busy you are. Thank you for your enthusiasm and incredible help to all the students at the club. It's comprehensive reviews like this that really increase our visibility to Jiu-Jitsu newcomers. We all look forward to seeing you next year - this time in Master Cycle!! Warm regards Coach MarcusNirav Chauhan★★★★★Coach Marcus is an exceptional instructor. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and has a talent for breaking down techniques into easy-to-understand steps. His teaching is engaging, and he’s always willing to provide personalised feedback. Whether you're new to the sport or experienced, Marcus is dedicated to helping you improve. Highly recommended!Response from the ownerHi Nirav, thank you so much for your kind words! I’m thrilled to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience training with me. I’m passionate about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and committed to helping each student progress, so it’s great to know that my approach to teaching has resonated with you. You're doing great and I truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to continuing to help you achieve your goals on the mats! Students like you make it a pleasure to teach.Seon Lupin★★★★★Great Instructor, great atmosphere.Response from the ownerHi Seon, it's great having you with us. Many thanks for the review and I'm happy you're enjoying the lessons.Dave★★★★★Recently started at Gracie Greenford with coach Marcus after moving to the area. It has a nice friendly vibe and the sessions are first class. Marcus is a very good coach with high energy. The sessions are fun and I feel I am progressing!Response from the ownerHi Dave, Thank you for your kind words and warm review. it's great to have you with us.Ali Kays★★★★★It was a massive step into BJJ for me and now can’t imagine my week without BJJ.

The atmosphere at Greenford is welcoming and inclusive from the moment you step through the door. The instructor is not only highly skilled but also incredibly patient and attentive to each student's progress. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned practitioner, you'll find the instruction tailored to your skill level, ensuring everyone feels challenged and supported.

One aspect that truly sets Greenford apart is the sense of community it fosters. I've had the pleasure of training alongside individuals from all walks of life, united by a shared passion for BJJ.

Overall, my journey with Greenford BJJ has been nothing short of transformative, and I look forward to continuing my training and growth with this exceptional establishment.Response from the ownerHi Ali, A massive thank you for this review - as a coach it means a lot when a student goes out of their way to write a review like this. As I've said many times it really is all of you that make the club what it is and you're a testament to how quickly Jiu-Jitsu can really impact your life - Once again your kind words are really appreciated - see you on the mats!!Tom★★★★★Before becoming a member here, I visited several other schools in the north west London area. I found Greenford Bjj to be the best value for my time and money. The classes are well structured, with a logical curriculum which links together the fundamental principles and techniques of Gracie jiu jitsu. The coach is very friendly and creates a welcoming and safe environment, ensuring safety and growth in every student. Greenford Bjj is a great place to learn jiu jitsu without paying to attend a boot camp style exercise class or a gym where you have to worry about malicious or reckless people hurting you.Response from the ownerHi Tom, receiving feed-back like this is invaluable as a coach. Thank you for your kind words. It lets me know we're doing things the right way. As I've said to others, when you have a great bunch of people - the environment takes care of itself. It's good to have you with us.Udbhav Bogadala★★★★★I began lessons at the end of December. The classes were informative and engaging. The curriculum has been clearly mapped out which helped to give a sense of progress after each lesson.

Coach Marcus provides great support and gives tailored advice on how to execute techniques.

Would recommend!Response from the ownerHi Udbhav, Thanks for the review and your kind words - We're glad you're enjoying the classes. See you soon!!karos rauf★★★★★Awesome coach, Marcus is super patient and respectful but also has a great sense of humour! Teaching wise, he knows how to get through to all students whether new or experienced - cant recommend this gym enough.Response from the ownerHi Karos, Thanks for the great review - they really help to get the message out there locally. Its also good to know that at least one person enjoys the strange humour!! Cheers. Coach Marcussergio ferrari★★★★★I recently started Jiu-Jitsu classes, and it's been an incredible experience. I use to do in the past in other locations but nothing compared with this. The coach Marcus is not only skilled but also patient, making the learning process enjoyable. The sense of camaraderie among classmates adds a friendly and supportive atmosphere. It's a fantastic way to stay fit while learning valuable self-defense skills. Highly recommend!Response from the ownerHi Sergio, Your review and kind words mean a great deal to me as a coach. We are trying to bring Jiu-Jitsu to everyone and not just competitors. I'm really happy you're enjoying the classes and it's easy to teach when you have great students. See you soon!!Mr E Hind★★★★★I started Gracie Ju-jitsu nearly two months ago and it is the best thing I’ve done in years. This is mainly due to Coach Marcus and his excellent teaching which is follows the well structured Gracie Combatives course. I was really nervous when I walked in for my intro class but buzzing when I left after! Coach Marcus breaks all the techniques down, preempts any common mistakes and then encourages drilling to ensure the technique is not just learnt, but is as close to perfect as we can get it. Coach also gives very clear and timely feedback to help us make rapid progress. I’m hooked! Thanks Coach.Response from the ownerHi Elliott, I really appreciate the review - it's encouraging to hear that the structure is perfect for beginners. You're all great students which makes my job a pleasure - It's fantastic you're enjoying the classes. That first step through the door is always the hardest - Jiu-Jitsu needs more people to take the plunge. Keep it going - it's gets addictive!!Femisha Patel★★★★★As a newbie to BJJ, Coach Marcus made me feel really comfortable joining and participating. He has a specific teaching style, focusing on careful instruction and repetition to ensure full grasp of the moves in a safe environment. It was also great to see other women participate to add diversity to the classes. I would highly recommend joining to learn self defense and how to get out of particular situations.Response from the ownerHi Femisha, many thanks for your kind words, reviews like that are invaluable. I'm doing my best to bring Jiu-Jitsu to the everyday men and women and not just the "competition" focused individuals. It's great having you with us. See you soon. Coach MarcusOlivier Dimitriou★★★★★Very nice and respectful coach, supportive of all the students and a great place to safely learn JuijitsuResponse from the ownerHi Olivier, many thanks for the great review - they're always helpful for other people. Glad you're enjoying the classes. See you soon!!John Ballingall★★★★★It was my first time at ju jitsu , it felt like it was the perfect place for me to begin my journey Great warm welcome really nice atmosphere you feel like part of a family. Marcus is very thorough a good coach .Response from the ownerHi John, Thank you for your kind words - we aim to give beginners to Jiu-Jitsu the very best start they can find. You did fantastically in your first class and I'm glad you found us!!George Dinenis★★★★★BJJ can be daunting. Coach Marcus made me feel part of the group from my first day at the club. In his own words ‘it’s all about building a family’.

His passion for teaching is rare and inspiring. The quality of instruction is exceptional and at the perfect pace to keep the whole class engaged.

If you want to make real progress in BJJ and have fun doing it, there is no better place. Trust me I’ve tried quite a few.

GeorgeResponse from the ownerHi George, many thanks for such a detailed review, that’s really going to help people on the fence about trying a class. Jiu-Jitsu really is for everyone and that’s why we do things the way we do here. It’s great having you with us and see you on the mats.Rodon Z★★★★★Great structured program in a welcoming environment, Coach Marcus does a great job teaching the techniques and is willing to help out with any questionsResponse from the ownerHi Rodon, its great you're enjoying the classes and training so regularly. It's great having committed helpful students to work with. Many thanks for your feedback, see you soon!!Jessy Kanvar★★★★★As a beginner in jiu jitsu it can be overwhelming to learn the catalogue of techniques; however, Coach Marcus breaks down each step in an effective, safe and fun method! Have really enjoyed the sessions and wish I picked this up earlier 🙏Response from the ownerMany thanks for your kind words Jessy - really appreciated, see you soon!Hossein Farahbakhsh★★★★★It’s a really fun sport! Coach Marcus has been very welcoming since day 1 and always ensures our safety is a priority. Definitely recommend.Response from the ownerWe really appreciate the feedback Hossein, its great to have you learning and having fun with us!! See you on the mats.Cherise Russell★★★★★Brilliant coach and a great class. Perfect for new beginners or experienced people. Coach is absolutely great and makes you feel welcome, the other students vary in experience and all are helpful. Definitely worth trying!Response from the ownerHi Cherise, I'm happy you're really enjoying the classes, you're getting on well - keep it going!! Thank you for the review - it's really appreciated.Lawrence Jarrett★★★★★Excellent instruction, in a welcoming environment. The teacher has a clear focus on learning BJJ in a safe, efficient, and fun way, working with the individual needs of every student.

If you've been considering trying it out, but are worried about injuries, there isn't a better place to start.Response from the ownerHi Lawrence I really appreciate the feedback, great reviews means a lot. Many thanks and see you on the mats.Jon Ray★★★★★I’m having an amazing time, learning something new whilst getting a really good workout!
Coach Marcus makes each class as much about learning as he does about practice.
All us beginners and higher ranked students are all about helping each other to get better with our practice.

Highly recommend!! 👍Response from the ownerHi Jon - Thank you very much for you great comments. I'm really glad you're enjoying it. It's great to have such enthusiastic committed students. See you soon!!Jay Trivedi★★★★★Great instructor and really helpful defences to help you defend yourself.Response from the ownerThank you for the great review Jay. Stick around - I'll teach you everything I know!Anindo Kazi★★★★★Its amazing and really changes your fighting level. Join it could just save yourlife one dayResponse from the ownerThank you for your comments Anindo - We're happy you're enjoying the classes. See you next class!Tarusavins Thabrew★★★★★Great place for anyone to learn jiu jitsu, the teaching is clear and systematic, drilled through realistic scenarios. I would recommend to anyone as long as they are fine with getting thrown around and chocked, however in a completely safe environment. An amazing martial art made easy to learn via a great instructor.Response from the ownerThank you for the feedback Taru, it's great to have you training with us.Dmytryk★★★★★Very good and a very good teacher and very practicalResponse from the ownerThanks for your kind words Dmytryk. See you soon.