Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in Bukit Mertajam

What a class looks like

• Warm-up

  Movement drills that build the hips, balance and body awareness grappling needs.

• Technique

  Positions, escapes, sweeps and submissions, taught step by step.

• Positional drilling

  Practise the technique against a partner's resistance, from set positions.

• Rolling

  Controlled sparring for those who are ready. You can tap at any time.

Who it's for

• Complete beginners

  No experience or fitness needed. You learn from the ground up.

• Self-defence

  Control a bigger opponent without strikes. Peter has run self-defence seminars for the National Anti-Drug Agency.

• Fitness

  Grappling builds strength, stamina and flexibility without repetitive impact.

• Competitors

  Coached by a national champion and certified ADCC and JJIF referee.

Your first class

• Arrive 10 minutes early

  Tell the coach it's your first class, so you're paired with the right partner.

• What to wear

  Fitted sportswear with no zips or buttons. Ask the coach about a gi when you join.

• Bring

  Water and a small towel. Trim your nails; you train barefoot on the mats.

• Go at your pace

  Beginners learn the basics first. Rolling is optional.

Class times

Your coach

Peter Chong, BJJ coach. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with over a decade of grappling and seven years coaching adults in gi and no-gi. 2026 Malaysian National Team Trials champion.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: common questions

Do I need experience to start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

No. Most people start with none. Classes teach positions and escapes step by step, and the coach pairs beginners with partners at their level. Rolling (sparring) is optional until you're ready.

What's the difference between gi and no-gi BJJ?

In gi BJJ you wear a jacket and trousers and can use grips on the fabric, which makes the game slower and more technical. No-gi is trained in a rash guard and shorts, with faster, grip-free scrambles. Peter coaches both.

Is BJJ good for self-defence?

Yes. BJJ teaches you to stay safe on the ground, escape bad positions and control someone bigger without striking. Peter has delivered self-defence and restraint seminars for the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK).

How much are BJJ classes?

A walk-in BJJ class is RM 35. The BJJ package is RM 100 a month for 4 classes, and 3, 6 and 12-month packages cost less per month. New members pay a one-time RM 80 registration fee with their first package.

When are the BJJ classes?

Every Saturday. See the class times below, then buy a walk-in pass and book online, or walk in and pay at the gym.