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
-
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.
-
You’ll gain practical skills from day one. Even after your very first class, you’ll walk out knowing how to protect yourself.
-
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
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.
