BJJ for MMA in Liverpool
The ground game for your MMA: one hour a week in Waterloo, Mondays
About Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Our BJJ class is built for one job: the ground game that wins fights in MMA. It runs Mondays at 6pm in Waterloo, coached by Charlie Balmer, and it is one hour a week rather than a full belt programme. That hour covers what you need on the floor: taking someone down and getting back up, holding position, escaping from underneath, and the chokes and locks that finish a fight. Beginners are welcome and start from the basics, everyone works at their own pace, and nobody is thrown in. Train in what you wear for MMA, a rash guard and shorts. If what you want is a traditional gi club with a belt syllabus several nights a week, we will happily point you at one. If what you want is to stop being lost on the ground, this is the hour. Your first class is free.
- ✓ The ground work that MMA actually needs: position, escapes, finishes
- ✓ Takedowns and getting back to your feet
- ✓ Real self-defence built on technique, not size
- ✓ Beginners taught from the basics up
- ✓ Roll at your own pace, no pressure
- ✓ One night a week, first class free
What this class is, and what it is not
This is one hour a week of ground work, built for people who train MMA and do not want to be lost the moment a fight hits the floor. It is not a traditional gi club with a belt syllabus and four nights a week. If that is what you are after, ask us and we will point you at a good one in Liverpool. No hard feelings and no sales pitch.
What you work on
- Takedowns, and getting back to your feet when you are the one taken down
- Holding position when you are on top, so your striking still counts
- Escapes from underneath, which is the skill that saves most beginners
- The chokes and locks that actually finish, drilled slowly and properly
- Rolling at your own pace. Nobody is thrown in, and you can sit a round out
When it runs and who coaches it
Mondays at 6pm, coached by Charlie Balmer. Your first class is free, after that it is £8 a session, £6 for 13 to 16 year olds, or it is included in membership. Come in a rash guard and shorts, the same as you would for MMA. There is nothing to buy first.
Where it fits
Most people here pair it with MMA on Wednesday and pick up their hands in boxing or Muay Thai. All of it is in the same membership, and the timetable shows the week as it stands.
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Liverpool: your questions answered
Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Warrior Combat Gym suitable for complete beginners?
Absolutely. Most of our members walked in having never trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu before. Coaches take beginners through stance, technique and fitness at your pace, and your first class is free so you can try it with zero pressure.
Where in Liverpool are your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes?
We're at 51 South Road, Waterloo, Liverpool L22 5PE, two minutes from Waterloo station, serving Crosby, Waterloo, Seaforth, Bootle and all of North Liverpool. If you've been searching for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu near Crosby or Waterloo, we're your local gym.
How much do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes cost?
Your first class is free. After that you can pay as you go per class, or join as a member for unlimited training. Full pricing is on our membership page, with no contract and cancel anytime.
What should I bring to my first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class?
Just comfortable sportswear and a bottle of water. No experience or kit needed for your first session. Turn up a few minutes early, say hello at the desk and we'll look after you from there.
Do you run Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for beginners in Liverpool?
Yes. Most of the class started with no experience at all. It runs Mondays 6pm in Waterloo, and Charlie takes you through position, control and escapes from your very first session. No experience needed, and your first class is free.
Is this a BJJ club with belts and gradings?
No, and we would rather say so. We run one grappling hour a week, built around the ground game for MMA, not a full gi syllabus with a belt path. If you want a traditional BJJ club training several nights a week, ask us and we will point you at a good one. If you want to stop being lost on the floor, come Monday.
Do I need a gi?
No. Train in what you would wear for MMA: a rash guard and shorts. Nothing to buy before your first class.
Do you train Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Yes, we cover both. Gi work uses the jacket for grips and control, and No-Gi drops it for a faster game. Training both makes you a more complete grappler, and beginners are welcome in either.
Who Teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Charlie Balmer
Charlie is our BJJ and MMA coach. He takes the BJJ for MMA class on Monday evenings.
Meet all the coachesWhat Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Costs
Your first class is free. After that it's a rolling monthly membership, no joining fee and no contract.
Prefer 1-to-1?
Our coaches do private Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu sessions from £30 an hour. A session built around you, total beginners welcome, and the first chat is free.
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