Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · Schools, Gyms & Community

Jiu Jitsu.
Built from the ground up.

Ground Up BJJ brings expert Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coaching to schools, community venues, and gyms across Ireland. After-school classes, adult fundamentals, summer camps — we come to you.

6–8
Week structured programme per term
20
Places per class — everyone gets genuine coach attention
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We travel to you — mats in, mats out, zero trace left behind
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Insured, Garda-vetted, coach-led delivery every session
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Kimono included as standard for new students. Flexible payment options — pay in full or spread across the term.

BJJ

Built by people
who love BJJ.

Ground Up BJJ was founded with one goal — to make Brazilian Jiu Jitsu accessible to everyone across Ireland, right where they are. In schools, gyms, community halls, and summer camps.

We believe BJJ is one of the most valuable things a person can learn. It builds genuine confidence, teaches discipline, develops resilience, and gives people a safe space to challenge themselves. We want every person in Ireland to have access to it — regardless of age, background, or experience.

Our coaches are Garda-vetted, fully insured, and hold safeguarding certification. We operate under the Irish Amateur Wrestling Association (IAWA) and adhere fully to the Children First Act 2015 — because the safety of everyone on our mats comes first.

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Expert coaching
Every session is planned, progressive, and level-appropriate — warm-ups, technique, drilling, and controlled sparring as students develop.
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Safety first, always
All coaches hold Garda vetting, first aid certification, public liability insurance, and IAWA Safeguarding 1 training.
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Structured progression
Every 6–8 week term ends with a Graduation Day — certificates, a showcase, and a clear next step for students who want to keep going.

We come
to you.

Your venue doesn't organise, staff, or equip anything. We arrive with everything, run the classes, and leave the space exactly as we found it. A genuine income stream from space that would otherwise sit empty.

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We set up. We coach. We pack away.

Our coaches arrive with everything — mats, equipment, session plan. We run the class, then load it all back in the van. Your space is returned exactly as we found it. No setup cost, no storage, no involvement required from you.

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Your hall earns income

We pay a fixed flat fee per session to use your space — you earn from a hall, studio, or gym floor that would otherwise sit idle.

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No admin for you

We handle all registrations, communications, and payments. Nothing lands on your office or front desk.

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Fully insured & Garda-vetted

All coaches carry full public liability insurance, Garda vetting, and safeguarding certification.

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Term-by-term, flexible

We agree arrangements term by term. No long contracts — just a straightforward, repeatable arrangement.

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Graduation day included

Every term ends with a Graduation Day — certificates, a showcase, and a celebration of what students have achieved.

Your space.
Our classes.

Schools, gyms, community centres, parish halls — if you have a suitable space, we'll bring the mats, the coaches, and the students. A fixed fee per session, zero admin on your end, and your space returned exactly as we found it.

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We agree the arrangement

A clear fixed fee per session to use your space. Simple, transparent, no hidden costs — whether you're a school, gym, or community hall.

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We handle all sign-ups

Registrations, communications, and payments are all managed by us. Nothing lands on your desk.

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We run every class

Our vetted, insured coaches deliver every session. No involvement needed from school staff whatsoever.

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We leave no trace

Mats, equipment, everything back in the van after every session. Hall returned exactly as we found it.

INSURANCE
Public liability cover
Full public liability insurance for every session. Certificate of insurance available on request.
VETTING
Garda vetting — all coaches
Every coach holds current Garda vetting clearance through the National Vetting Bureau.
SAFEGUARDING
Children First Act 2015
Fully compliant. Our DLP holds Safeguarding 3. View IAWA policy →
HALL USE
Fixed fee per session
We pay a clear fixed fee per session to use your space. Term-by-term, no long-term commitment — works for schools, gyms, and community venues.
WAIVERS
Digital waivers & agreements
Every participant signs digital waivers and agreements before their first class. Zero admin burden on your venue.
DATA
GDPR compliant
All data handled per GDPR and Data Protection Acts 1988–2018. Your venue receives no personal data from us.
Ready to find out more?
We'll come back within 48 hours with a tailored proposal for your space.
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Kimono included as standard · Flexible payment plans

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Let's talk.

Whether you're a school, gym, community centre, or parish hall — if you have the space, we'll do the rest. Get in touch and we'll come back within 48 hours.

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Tell us about your school, gym, or venue and we'll come back within 48 hours with a proposal that works for you.

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