Base Defence Gym (BDG) - (Near Redbridge, UK)

5 /5 Moyn Islam: New gym, a little gem in terms of coaching- most people say this about their coach but Coach Zayd is a top tier black belt, one that easily matches the best in the country. Coach Ali is another incredible coach in his field, having had returned from Thailand you can see he loves his art and hell work you until you get to the standards set for top athletes. They are growing, there is room to expand and theyve added equipment to the facility to give you a well-rounded training opportunity. The staff are amazing, the coaches are all fantastic and the place feels cosy and homely.

5 /5 Mīkaal Tresor: I have 3 kids attending all the classes, one is autistic and I must say, its AMAZING!! The premises is clean!!! One of the best gym my kids have attend. My kids are happy here, they always have a smile and theyre always concentrating. Since theyve attend this gym, Ive seen an improvement in their behaviour and theyve improving in school too. Theyre able to control their emotions. Coach Ali truly pulls the kids in and takes out their best. All the Coaches are amazing! Theres 1 Coach who mostly assist is so caring too. I truly love their level of engagement towards the kids. I truly recommend this gym to all the parents.

5 /5 Amir: We joined this gym soon after it opened this summer after having attended its opening "open mat" sessions. From the moment we walked through the doors we were warmly welcomed and looked after by all the staff (and members). The coaches are skilled, knowledgable, great teachers, and show genuine interest in the students welfare and progress and inculcate a family vibe where respect and understanding are paramount. They are sincere in everything they do and we are so grateful that they opened so close to home. My adult son absolutely loves the classes and attends daily during the week - he looks forward to every gruelling session! We cannot recommend this club highly enough.

5 /5 Umar Ahmed: Been training here for 2 months and feel absolutely welcomed. Even though the gym is fairly new, as an experienced grappler, I get a lot of good opponents to train and the coaches are absolutely amazing teachers for all levels. Ive recommended this place to my friends whove never done the sport and now they attend more classes than I do. Family feeling with the community and very time managable

5 /5 PAUL DOHERTY: Discover the True Spirit of Brazilian Jujitsu Having trained in Brazilian jujitsu for around 13 years, I’ve come across many places that feel borderline cult-like, with narcissism permeating the atmosphere like an unwelcome fog. Yet, I am truly fortunate to be part of a different experience. The head coach, whom I have known for several years, is without a doubt one of the kindest and most humble people I’ve ever met in my 45 years. It is a privilege to train under someone with such genuine character. This gym feels like a family-friendly environment, filled with fantastic people who share the same passion and respect for the art. I honestly can’t recommend it enough. Once you step through those doors and start training here, there’s no turning back. From that moment on, there is only progress. A year down the line, you’ll find yourself growing not just as a jujitsu practitioner, but as a person. This journey has been truly transformative for me, and I hope it will be for you too.