The Kodokan
Never Venture . Never Win
A Private Members Club for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Enthusiasts
What Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Think of BJJ as the art of turning the tables. It’s a martial art that teaches smaller, weaker people how to control and defeat larger, stronger opponents by using leverage, balance, and technique instead of brute force.
Jiu-Jitsu is about control. You’ll learn how to stay calm under pressure, escape from tough spots, and eventually turn defence into offense.
At its heart, BJJ is problem-solving under pressure. Every roll is like a chess match, except the board is your body, and the reward is confidence you carry everywhere.
What this means
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You won’t be thrown in over your head. Your first classes are focused on the basics such as positions, movements, and how to stay safe.
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You’ll gain practical skills from day one. Even after your very first class, you’ll walk out knowing how to protect yourself.
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You’ll build fitness without realising it. Every class is a workout that sharpens both body and mind.
What this means
Starting out at The Kodokan
You do not need previous experience in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to begin at The Kodokan.
What matters is a willingness to learn and respect for the people you train with.
Our coaches will guide you through the foundations, helping you understand what you are doing and why.
We take training seriously, but we remember what it feels like to be new.
An Introduction is your opportunity to take part in training and get a feel for the club before considering membership.
Send us an enquiry and tell us a little about yourself.
A member of The Kodokan team will be in touch to discuss a suitable first session and explain what to expect.
THE KODOKAN
Jared Nathanson is a Californian 4th Degree Black belt instructor in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and is dedicated to bringing a more conceptual way of training to accelerate one's skill level and fluency in the grappling arts.
Jared now lives in London and has established The Kodokan as a private members’ club for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, built on strength, discipline and clarity of mind.
The Kodokan is one of London's best kept secrets and mixes the intensity of a true fight club with the unique feeling of a private members club.
Come and experience training like never before at The Commonwealth Buildings, Unit 1C - Woolwich Church Street, London SE18 5NS
Your path at The Kodokan begins with a trial session or a membership enquiry.
