BJJ
BJJ course for beginners
Join your first beginner BJJ class! It’s completely free, with no commitments. We also offer classes taught entirely in English! Check the schedule below and find the session that suits you best – you’re also welcome to join our Czech-language classes! Intro classes are held in a gi, which we’ll be happy to lend you for your first session.
Where to start?
Pražačka (Prague 3)
- Za Žižkovskou vozovnou 19, Praha 3
- Monday 15.6. at 7:20 PM (intro class in czech)
- coach David Havelka
- Intro for english speaking students
- Sunday 21.6. at 4:00 PM
- coach Nathan Kirkman
- Monday 22.6. v 19:00
- coach David Havelka
- Intro for english speaking students
- Sunday 28.6. at 4:00 PM
- coach Nathan Kirkman
- Monday 29.6. v 19:00
- coach David Havelka
Střížkov (Prague 9)
- Lovosická 440/40, 190 00 Praha 9
- Monday 15.6. v 18:20
- coach Cyril Columbier
- Monday 22.6. v 18:20
- coach Cyril Columbier
- Monday 29.6. v 18:20
- coach Cyril Columbier
Where can you take your first class?
Pražačka (Prague 3)
- Za Žižkovskou vozovnou 19, Praha 3
- Monday 15.6. at 7:20 PM (intro class in czech)
- coach David Havelka
- Intro for english speaking students
- Sunday 21.6. at 4:00 PM
- coach Nathan Kirkman
- Monday 22.6. v 19:00
- coach David Havelka
- Intro for english speaking students
- Sunday 28.6. at 4:00 PM
- coach Nathan Kirkman
- Monday 29.6. v 19:00
- coach David Havelka
Střížkov (Prague 9)
- Lovosická 440/40, Praha 9
- Monday 15.6. v 18:20
- coach Cyril Colombier
- Monday 22.6. v 18:20
- coach Cyril Colombier
- Monday 29.6. v 18:20
- coach Cyril Colombier
Pricing for BJJ Classes
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a combat sport focused on controlling an opponent using takedowns, joint locks, and chokeholds. Strikes such as punches and kicks are strictly prohibited.
BJJ is similar to wrestling and judo, from which it largely originates.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a full-contact sport and can be physically demanding. Even so, we believe it’s suitable for everyone.
At our club, we train children and adults, men and women, competitors as well as parents aged 50+.
The key is setting up the training the right way — and that’s where we’ll help you.
If you already have a sports background and want to try something new, you can progress to advanced classes within weeks or months.
If, on the other hand, you’re carrying extra weight or haven’t exercised in years, you’ll find your place in beginner classes, where you’ll gradually build strength, mobility, and technique.
Several times a month, we host introductory classes for complete beginners. No special equipment is required, and no prior experience in martial arts is expected.
When there’s higher interest, we add more instructors to the class, ensuring you get plenty of individual attention.
Sign up using the button below to see exact dates and locations of our trial classes.
After the introductory class, we’ll help you choose the training times and classes that suit you best.
Beginner classes last 60 minutes, while advanced classes run for 75 minutes.
Beginner sessions start with movement preparation and BJJ-specific conditioning. We understand that after a full day at the office or behind the wheel, you can’t go all out right away.
This is followed by the technical part of the class and drills. What training options do you offer for beginners?
We offer the following options:
- Your first class is free.
- 1900 CZK / month – access to any two training sessions per week
- 2600 CZK / month – unlimited training sessions per month
- 300 CZK – single entry to any class
Payments are due on a calendar-month basis.
If you get injured or experience a long-term illness, we’ll work with you to find a fair solution. We Believe in a Fair Approach
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FAQ
Beginner classes last 60 minutes, while advanced classes run for 75 minutes.
Beginner sessions start with movement preparation and BJJ-specific conditioning. We understand that after a full day at the office or behind the wheel, you can’t go all out right away.
This is followed by the technical part of the class and drills. What training options do you offer for beginners?
- 75-minute class
- Mobility
- Physical condition
- Techniques
- For everyone
- 75-minute class
- Tactics
- Techniques
- Sparring
- For everyone
- 75-minute class
- Tactics
- Techniques
- Sparring
- Advanced only
In beginner training, we place emphasis on preparing the body for movement.
Part of each class is dedicated to resets, mobility, and building basic strength.
However, it is still a BJJ class, so we also focus on learning techniques and principles through drills and specific games designed to improve particular skills.
There is no free sparring in the beginner classes.
Our goal is to create sessions for people who want to train BJJ while minimizing the risk of injury for various reasons (age, previous injuries, insufficient physical preparation, energy management, and others).
For your first class, shorts or leggings and a fitted T-shirt are sufficient — ideally a compression shirt (rashguard).
You should also bring a water bottle, a towel, and flip-flops.
Later on, a mouthguard will be useful, and for BJJ Gi classes you will need a kimono (Gi) and a white belt. We’ll of course be happy to help you with choosing the right gear.
You can also purchase equipment in our e-shop. www.choketopus.com.
We offer the following options:
- Your first class is free.
- 1900 CZK / month – access to any two training sessions per week
- 2600 CZK / month – unlimited training sessions per month
- 300 CZK – single entry to any class
Payments are due on a calendar-month basis.
If you get injured or experience a long-term illness, we’ll work with you to find a fair solution. We Believe in a Fair Approach
We have two gym locations in Prague where you can train and learn BJJ with us.
- Poliklinika Prosek, Lovosická 440/40
- Pražačka, Za Žižkovskou vozovnou 19
Pro úplné začátečníky máme vyhrazené lekce každý den. V nich tě seznámíme se základními pohyby a principy, ale hlavně ti ukážeme, jak trénovat BJJ dlouhodobě s důrazem na bezpečnost a zdraví. After your free introductory class, you can choose the location and training times that suit you best.
Gi refers to the traditional kimono worn in BJJ training.
NoGi describes the variation of BJJ practiced without the kimono, often also referred to as grappling or submission wrestling.
Within the BJJ community, Gi and NoGi represent the two main branches of the sport. They differ in terms of uniform and certain rules, but the core principles and the majority of techniques remain the same in both formats.