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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) in Bucharest - Gi and No-Gi
Ground fighting: technique before strength. Gi and No-Gi.
Try a free class5/5 from 110+ Google reviewsAt Octagon Academy Bucharest, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) classes come in two forms: BJJ Gi, in a kimono, where you learn grips, control and tactical ground fighting, and BJJ No-Gi, without a kimono, which is faster and closer to grappling and MMA. Both are taught from scratch, in groups by level, several times a week. BJJ is the martial art in which a smaller person can control a bigger one through technique and leverage, with no striking. Your first lesson is free.
What BJJ is, and why you don't need experience
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches you to control and submit an opponent on the ground through position and leverage, not strength. There's no striking, so you can learn safely even if you've never done a contact sport. The first weeks are about basic positions and how to escape them; fitness comes with training.
BJJ Gi or No-Gi: which one suits you?
Gi is trained in a kimono: gripping the fabric makes the game slower and more tactical, which is great for learning control. No-Gi is trained in a rashguard, gripping the body, at a faster pace, closer to grappling and MMA. Many members combine the two; the membership covers both.
The belt system
In BJJ, progress is marked by belts: white, blue, purple, brown and black, with stripes in between. The coach looks at your technique, your consistency and how you apply what you've learned, and every step is a concrete goal.
Who it's for, by level
Beginners
Fundamental positions, safe breakfalls and escapes from bad positions. No free sparring at first.
Intermediate
Guard passes, control positions and your first submissions, plus controlled positional sparring.
Advanced / sparring
Full sparring, fight strategy and competition prep, in Gi and No-Gi.
What you learn in the first 3 months
- 1The fundamental positions: guard, mount, back
- 2Escapes from bad positions
- 3Your first submissions (joint locks and chokes)
- 4Controlled positional sparring
What a BJJ class looks like
- Warm-up and mobility10 min
- New technique, demonstrated and corrected25 min
- Partner drilling15 min
- Conditioning / optional sparring10 min
BJJ SCHEDULE
Classes by day and time. Your first lesson is free, no strings attached.
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 18:00 |
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prices
Monthly membership: 300 lei for 12 sessions
Monthly packages valid for any class, any day on the schedule. Your first lesson is free.
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GOOGLE REVIEWS
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questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I start BJJ if I'm not in shape?
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Yes. The first weeks focus on basic technique, and fitness comes with training.
Do I need a kimono for my first lesson?
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No. Come in sportswear; for Gi, we'll tell you where to get a kimono after your first month.
What's the difference between BJJ Gi and No-Gi?
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Gi uses a kimono and grips on the fabric; No-Gi is trained in a rashguard, gripping the body, at a faster pace.
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