No-Gi Grappling & BJJ Classes in Southampton
No-Gi grappling is one of the fastest-growing martial arts in the world - and our Southampton classes are open to everyone, from complete beginners to seasoned BJJ practitioners.
Is BJJ / Grappling right for you?
- →Beginners who fancy a challenge
- →Strikers wanting to learn the ground game
- →BJJ players looking for No-Gi training
- →MMA hopefuls who need a submission base
Why our members train
- ✓Phenomenal full-body workout
- ✓Solves the puzzle of how to fight on the ground
- ✓Improves problem-solving and patience
- ✓Genuine self-defence in real-world situations
What to expect in class
Warm-up, technique of the day, positional drilling, and live rolling at the end. Tap = train another day.
New to martial arts?
We pair beginners with experienced, friendly training partners. Egos are not welcome.
Read our New Members guide →How to start bjj / grappling at Limitless
Book the free 7-day trial, try bjj / grappling at your level, and decide after you have met the coaches and seen the gym.
Pick a beginner-friendly class
Start with the class that matches your goal: boxing for fitness, kickboxing for energy, BJJ for grappling or MMA for a complete mix.
Train at your level
No sparring is required. Coaches scale the class so you can learn safely without feeling thrown in at the deep end.
Try more than one session
Use the 7 days properly. Try a few classes, meet the team and choose what you genuinely enjoy.
BJJ / Grappling timetable at our Southampton gym
These are the key timetable details for bjj / grappling at Limitless Martial Arts. The live timetable shows the current days, times, coaches and booking spaces.
- No-gi grappling runs through the week alongside BJJ, judo and MMA sessions.
- Beginners can drill positions before joining live rounds.
- Use the live timetable for exact grappling class times and level notes.
Why people trust this class
Beginners learn positions and escapes before intensity. Experienced grapplers get technical coaching and respectful rounds with clear safety standards.
Grappling rooms need trust
Relevant coaches
Tyrone Derrick
Head Coach - BJJ
I'm here to level up your training. I can teach you the small techniques to make sure you excel further than everyone else!
Corey Kent
Coach - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Corey Kent is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach in Southampton, a brown belt competitor, and an autism ambassador now bringing his wider Hampshire grappling experience to Limitless Martial Arts.
Sam Crouch
Coach - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
I love the creative side of Jiu-Jitsu. My style is aggressive, technical and unpredictable, built around making people solve problems they have never seen before.
Quinn Price
Coach - Kickboxing
If you're looking for a well-rounded coach, I've got you covered!
Sohail Chowdhary
Founder & Head Coach
I'm the founder of Limitless Martial Arts, and a 4th Dan black belt in kickboxing. I've taught thousands of students and love to see the confidence that martial arts brings out in the quietest of students. I'm set to build the best club, and I'd love to see you training underneath our talented team in our journey to the top.
Member proof
See more Southampton martial arts reviews →"Brilliant BJJ programme. Friendly rolls, technical detail, and a proper progressive curriculum. White belts feel safe and higher belts genuinely push each other. Love the place."
"Sparring is properly controlled. Beginners get light technical rounds, advanced students push harder. Never felt unsafe and I've trained at a few gyms."
"Grappling and wrestling classes are a hidden gem in Southampton. Technical, hard working sessions with people who genuinely want to share knowledge."
A full-time Southampton facility
Multiple mat areas, a boxing ring, free parking and a team that coaches kids, beginners and experienced members every week.
Where can I train bjj / grappling classes in Southampton?
Limitless Martial Arts runs bjj / grappling classes in Southampton at our full-time SO14 facility on Empress Road, five minutes from Southampton city centre. Classes are beginner-friendly, coached in person, and available as part of the free 7-day trial.
BJJ and submission grappling in Southampton
If you've been looking for BJJ classes in Southampton, no-gi grappling, submission wrestling or just somewhere to learn how to actually fight on the floor, Limitless is the place. Our grappling programme is built around modern no-gi BJJ with influences from wrestling and judo, taught by experienced coaches in a culture that explicitly bans ego on the mat.
Beginner-friendly, but with a serious training room
Most members walk in having never grappled in their lives. We pair beginners with experienced training partners who'll teach them, not tap them out. At the same time, our room has proper competitors and serious grapplers - so when you're ready to push, the level is there. Whether you're driving in from Shirley, Bitterne, Portsmouth or Winchester, you'll find a real grappling community here.
What BJJ teaches that striking does not
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and no-gi grappling teach control under pressure. You learn how to escape bad positions, hold dominant positions, defend submissions and use leverage instead of panic. That makes it one of the most useful martial arts for self-defence and one of the most addictive forms of training for adults who enjoy problem-solving.
A strong pathway for MMA, judo and wrestling crossover
Grappling at Limitless does not sit in isolation. Members regularly cross-train with judo, MMA, boxing and kickboxing, which gives the room a practical edge. If you want BJJ for sport, self-defence, MMA or general fitness, you can build the version of grappling that fits your goals.
BJJ / Grappling FAQs
Before you book your first class
Practical guides for Southampton parents and beginners comparing their options.
BJJ vs Judo for Kids in Southampton
BJJ and judo are two of the best martial arts for children, especially for confidence, balance and self-defence. They overlap, but they are not the same.
Read bjj vs judo for kids in southampton guide →Beginner guideBeginner BJJ Classes in Southampton
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can look complicated from the outside, but beginner BJJ is built step by step. You learn positions, escapes, control and calmness before anything advanced.
Read beginner bjj classes in southampton guide →Beginner guideMMA Classes for Beginners in Southampton
MMA does not have to mean cage fighting on day one. Beginner MMA should be a structured way to learn striking, takedowns, grappling and fitness safely.
Read mma classes for beginners in southampton guide →BJJ / Grappling near Southampton suburbs
Members travel to Limitless from across Southampton because the timetable, coaching and free parking make regular training realistic.
Ready to try bjj / grappling in Southampton?
Your first 7 days at Limitless are completely free. Try bjj / grappling and anything else on the timetable - no commitment.
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