First time training BJJ at Myriad?

We’ll ask you to fill in our medical questionnaire and waiver. Please arrive at least 5 (10 if you need to use our changing rooms) minutes before the sessions to make sure you’re ready to start the class on time. Please check out our club rules.

For your first class you should bring a tight-fitting t-shirt or rash guard, and some leggings/shorts - if its a Gi class we’ll provide one free of charge for your trial class! We also recommend you bring a water bottle and sliders/flip flops to wear off the mat.

You must wear a Gi for all Gi specific classes.

For a trial class we lend adult students a Gi free of charge. Under 16s are not required to wear a Gi in their trial class.

After the fact, we offer £5 Gi rentals in house and we recommend the best places to get Gi’s in your follow up email.

If you are doing our intro course, we lend you a Gi for the duration. We require a £30 deposit for the Gi incl belt.

Please see our uniform and hygiene policy here.

We are happy for our members to wear a Gi in any colour from any brand, as long as they are for BJJ.

For No Gi you must wear clean sports top or rashguard and shorts and/or spats.

We will start with a short warm-up, followed by some technique and drills. Towards the end of the class, we will do some live training; we’ll show you what this means! You can opt to watch this part of the session, but most people find this the funnest part! 

All levels cover core concepts and principles that underpin BJJ, including basic escapes, positions and submissions. All levels is open to higher levels as well as beginners. Advanced BJJ is for two stripe white belts and above.

You will need to purchase one through our bookings app which you can download here. You will be able to manage your membership and class bookings through this app. 

Show us your student card at reception and we’ll share the discount code. 

We provide all gradings and new belts at no extra charge.

Full use of changing facilities with showers.

No cancellation fees.

Yes via our bookings app. If you don’t book for a session you will not be allowed admittance until you have booked via the app. Our terms and conditions outline the use of this app. This is important for our insurance and ensures we can grade our students accurately. Accurate bookings allow for the safety and quality of teaching of all.

You are able to book a class up to 2 weeks in advance via the app. 

Please make sure you cancel your booking if you cannot attend class. 

Please contact us directly via email. There’s a 20% charge of the monthly fee while your membership is frozen. This is to ensure you keep your spot with us and we can keep our classes running at the lowest price possible.

We require 2 weeks notice before your direct debit date in order to freeze your membership. In emergency situations it is up to our discretion.

You can freeze your membership. Please see below for info on freezing.

Members may cancel their membership by providing a minimum of 2 weeks written notice. Please send your notice to info@myriadjiujitsu.com.

For more details please check our our Terms and Conditions.

• During any public holidays Under 16’s classes will be cancelled.

• During school holidays, Under 16’s classes will have a modified schedule. We will always send an email with the modified schedule in the weeks running up to a holiday.

• During the Christmas and Summer holidays (end of December into January and the second half of August) there will be no children's classes for 2 weeks. This is factored into the pricing model for our memberships.

• Please see our Under 16’s 2026 Summer Timetable here.

What is it?

No Gi is a type of BJJ where you grapple in shorts and a Rash Guard. This will be great for some relief from the heat in the Summer months.

When will it start?

From June to September we will start teaching No Gi in our usual under 16 classes. Please make sure to bring a short sleeve rash guard to classes during this time. We will continue to train with Gi trousers. No rash guard? A tight fitting sport t-shirt is fine, but no loose clothing please.

We have an app-based booking system in place to make class management easier and meet insurance requirements. The app is simple to use!

If the member is under 16, they can use your account on their phone - they can sign into the app using your login details. 

When signing up your child, use their name and DOB so we can identify them in the system.

If you are an adult member, you can create a profile for your child within your account - no need to create separate accounts.

All members must book via the app before attending a session. Walk-ins without a booking will only be allowed if space permits and must book in via the app on arrival. Attendance is one of our requirements for belt promotion. We need an accurate record of attendance so you and/or your child can be promoted appropriately.

You can join the waitlist in the app. If someone cancels, you’ll be notified and can take their place.

If you can’t make a class: Please cancel your booking in the app as soon as possible. This will allow your place to be filled by someone who is on the wait list. 

We understand young children can be unpredictable and so we allow cancellations up until the class begins. However, we don’t want anyone to lose out on the chance to train if there is a spot, so we appreciate you cancelling with as much notice as possible. 

Our new MAAT app is specifically designed to make bookings and cancellations as easy as possible. In the unlikely event there is a problem, please get in touch via email at info@myriadjiujitsu.com or in person to let us know you have to cancel.

Yes, we recommend allowing app notifications to receive important training updates 

Absolutely! You’re welcome to stop by reception — Will, Shanti or Molly will be happy to help you set it up. Please email info@myriadjiujitsu.com to arrange a time.

Grading is a biannual event where belts and stripes are awarded by the coach directly to the pupil.

It happens at the end of a typical class, so bring your Gi. For more info please see “What happens at grading” below.

Promotions are carefully considered. The key points we take into account are: Attendance, attitude and knowledge. 

Criteria

• Attendance- regular attendance shows us commitment to the sport and to learning, and by showing up you will inevitably improve 

• Attitude- Showing a positive attitude to learning BJJ, as well as to each other -  we are a team and it is important we treat each other (students, coaches) with respect and kindness at all times.

• Knowledge- showing curiosity with a growing understanding and demonstration of the fundamentals of BJJ

Please note: Age is also taken into account. I.E Little Ones will progress faster through the belt system than Juniors and Teens. The older the pupil, the longer they will spend at each belt. 

Reasons:

• Young kids respond well to frequent milestones

• Their attention and motivation benefit from visible progress 

• Expectations for technical depth are lower than older kids 

Stripes mark a pupil's progress towards their next belt. A maximum of 4 stripes can be awarded per belt. However, in certain circumstances, they may be promoted to the next belt without all 4 stripes.

The pupil has demonstrated the required knowledge for that particular belt and is able to apply this knowledge in practice.

There are 13 belts in the kids belt system, with three variations of each coloured belt. 

White (x1), Grey (x3), Yellow (x3), Orange (x3) and Green (x3). 

Grading happens at the end of a typical class- the kids still train and spar- so bring your Gi’s and belts as usual please.

We encourage all pupils to attend, as it is important to support team mates and celebrate each other’s progression. 

Yes.

Parents are welcome to attend grading. Please note, we kindly ask all parents in attendance on the mat to sit on one side of the room and remain quiet. This will be orchestrated on the day by the coaches. All pictures must be taken at the end of the class with their child alone in the photo. 

Not necessarily, depending on the factors mentioned in section 2, it can take around 6 months to a year to be ready for the next belt if attending class regularly.

Belts can be awarded during regular class times if the pupil wasn't able to attend grading.

No, new belts are included in the membership. 

Parents are welcome to stay in our common area during a child’s first trial class. For our younger members, we understand if parents need to stay close for the first couple of lessons. Please speak to a member of staff if this applies to you.

After that, parents and students must not wait in the common area during classes. As our gym continues to grow, space is limited, and keeping the area clear helps reduce distractions and noise for our students. It is a safety issue for parents and siblings to distract the students - which is inevitable - and noise in the reception impedes the instructors capacity to retain the kids attention and for instruction to be clearly heard. 

We understand some children with specialised learning needs may require a parent’s presence - please speak with us if this applies to your child. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and compassion regarding these exceptions. 

Thank you for helping us maintain a positive, focused environment as we continue to grow. We’re so proud of our community and grateful for your ongoing support.