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July 5, 2011


Timetable change at Cardiff BJJ


The class times for the Cardiff BJJ has been put forward to 7pm. Make sure you are aware of the new class times; from now on Every Mondays & Thursdays 7pm to 8.30pm.
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May 29, 2011


training monday holiday 30/05


Training times for bank holiday this monday 30/05

- CARDIFF – NO TRAINING!!!

- BRISTOL BJJ ACADEMY: OPEN MAT 12PM- 2PM

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March 14, 2011


New Bristol timetable now fully on


The new timetable is now on so go to the classes page and check the classes that are suitable for you. Looking forward in seeing you all at the new dojo. Ossssssss

March 10, 2011


Bristol Academy


Bristol BJJ Academy

Training Program

The Bristol BJJ Academy is a full time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu School in Bristol with specific classes for beginners, advnaced and competition team in order to attend the demand of different levels and training goals. The facilities consist of male shower and changing room, a permanent full matted area, swiss balls, FITKIT PRO ‘suspended body weight’ and climbing ropes.

  • Novice Class:Designed for those who have never trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu before; hence our aim is to introduce the basic concepts of the art. Class lasts for 1h and consists of a basic warm up & learning techniques. Some attendees might be eligible for light sparring, according to their progress.
  • Standard Training and No Gi:Designed for those with previous experience. Novices can usually take part after 6 months* of training. Classes last for 1h and 30min and consists of an advanced warm up + techniques + sparring.
  • Competition Team:The competition team is composed of those students who want to take part in competitions or already compete; The classes consist of a dynamic warm up and drills, the sparring is more competitive and based on competition rules & strategies. The goal is to improve endurance and stamina for the competitions! At least 6 months* of experience required.
  • Conditioning for Fighters:Designed for those students wanting to build their strength for fighting and improve their stamina and endurance. The class is split in different phases each week such as endurance & stamina, strength and joint stabilization; it consists of advanced warm up, drills and strength; FITKIT PROÒ exercises; grip training & rope climbing. This class is ideal for professional fighters and competitors wanting to take competition to a higher level. At least 6 months* of experience required.

* Time of experience is an estimate and subject to each individual’s progress and technical ability.

Timetable


Monday


18.00 – 7.30
Competition Training

19.30 – 21.00
Standard Training


Tuesday

11.00 – 12.00
Conditioning

12.30 – 2.00
Standard Training

18.00 – 7.00
Novice Program

19.00 – 20.00
Advanced Technique

20.00 – 21.00
Comp Team Sparring

Wednesday

12.30 – 2.00
Standard Training

18.00 – 7.00
Competition Training Drills

19.30 – 21.00
Standard Training


Thursday

11.00 – 12.00
Conditioning

12.30 – 2.00
Standard Training

18.00 – 7.00
Novice Program

19.00 – 20.00
Advanced Technique

20.00 – 21.00
Comp Team Sparring

Friday

18.00 – 19.30
No Gi Training

19.30 – 21.00
Open Mat – All levels

Saturday


12.00 – 14.00
Inter Club Competition*



Sunday


12.00 – 14.00
Inter Club Open Mat



* Once a month

March 9, 2011


First training session at the new Bristol BJJ Academy


This Friday from 7pm to 9pm is going to be our first training session at the new Pedro Bessa BJJ academy. This is just a warm up so we can get used to the new venue. Address: Unit 3A Merton Road, Bristol BS7 8TL. Osssss

February 15, 2011


New Pedro Bessa Academy to be lauched in Bristol


The ‘Bristol BJJ Academy’ will be launched in March with full time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu featuring training for complete novice, advanced and competition team! The new timetable will be here shortly.

January 20, 2011


Grading day – Postponed to the 5th of February


All Pedro Bessa Students are invited to come along to the grading day which will take place at the Cardiff Dojo (click here for address) on Saturday the 5th of February of 2011, from 12pm to 4pm. As usual we are gonna start with a training session and then the grading ceremony, where belts will be given for those who deserve to move up a level!

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