Roll. Learn. Connect. BJJ Public Open Mat

Groundwork 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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