About us
Groundwork
Roll. Learn. Connect.
Groundwork is a free Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu open mat in Newham, hosted by Grappling With Life CIC.
We bring people together from across the BJJ community to meet new training partners, enjoy some rounds and learn from each other in a relaxed, friendly environment. Whatever your club, team or affiliation, you’re welcome.
Good training. Good people.
Gi or no-gi. Hobbyist or competitor. White belt or experienced grappler.
You don’t need to prove anything. Bring a good attitude, look after your training partners and help make this a room people want to come back to.
Groundwork is open to adults, white belt and above, with space to sit, chat and connect between rounds.
More than an open mat
Grappling With Life CIC uses BJJ and mentoring to help children and young people in Newham build confidence, resilience and connections.
Groundwork helps grow a community around that work. Coming along, getting to know us and sharing what we do can lead to new connections, support and opportunities for the young people we work with.
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Come for the rolls. Stay for the people.
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Roll. Learn. Connect. BJJ Public Open Mat
65 Evelyn Road, 65 Evelyn Rd, London E16 1TU, UK, London, GBGroundwork Open Mat is a free community open mat in Newham.
It's a chance to get on the mats with people from across East London’s BJJ community.
Come for some rolls, meet new training partners, share what you know and enjoy your time together.
Whatever team you train with, you’re welcome.Bring a good attitude, look after your partners and help make it a session everyone wants to come back to.
We are all about building a strong, inclusive community. If you have a friend, teammate, or regular training partner who would enjoy the session, please invite them along! The more people we have from different backgrounds and academies, the better the training is for everyone.
You can learn more about our open mat and the work Grappling with Life does with young people here, at grapplingwithlife.org.Here are the key details for the upcoming session:
- 📅 Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- 📍 Location: Britannia Village Hall, 65 Evelyn Road, London, E16 1TU
To help everything run smoothly, here is a quick guide on what to bring and how we keep the training environment safe and fun for everyone.
What to Bring
- Clean training gear (Gi or No-Gi depending on your preference)
- A water bottle to stay hydrated - we will have drinks and bottled water on site.
- Flip-flops, sliders or sandals (crucial for walking off the mats)
- A small towel
Mat Rules: Do's & Don'ts
- Do come to the session in clean training gear.
- Do cut your fingernails and toenails to prevent accidental scratches.
- Do step off the mats immediately if you have any open cuts. We have a first aid kit, plasters, and antiseptic wipes available on site.
- Do respect your training partners and tap early to stay safe.
- Don't walk barefoot anywhere off the mats, especially in the bathrooms.
- Don't wear any jewellery, piercings, or zippers during training.
- Don't bring any ego.
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