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Hey team, Last night marked our first class at the new venue , and what a moment that was. Things were tight on timeframes, and the last week has been a bit of a sprint, but we managed to get everything sorted just in time to step on the mats together in our new home. It wasn’t glamorous. It wasn’t fully finished. But it was ours! A huge, genuine thank you to everyone who gave up time over the weekend to help paint, clean, move mats, and get the space ready. Without you, we s

Hello everyone! CLASS TONIGHT WILL BE AT 22/23 RAVENSWOOD INDUSTRIAL SITE, E17 9HQ Come down and check it out! J ust a short newsletter, the full one will be released tomorrow as we are still hard at work at the new site trying to get things as ready as possible for later today - this has been a crazy whirlwind of a week and I'll make sure a full newsletter goes out to you all tomorrow See you on the mats Mouncif -E17 BJJ

Hey everyone, It’s looking a little less miserable outside this week , which hopefully means we’re slowly edging toward spring and leaving the worst of the winter chills behind us. The lighter days definitely help, and it feels like things are starting to move forward again, both on and off the mats! Important Venue Update – St Mary’s & What’s Next We’ve been informed that next week we won’t be able to run classes at St Mary’s Welcome Centre  due to invasive investigative wor

Hey team, Last week was a bit of a quieter one , which is pretty normal for the end of January — and the weather definitely didn’t help. That said, it was still good to see people showing up and putting the work in. Consistency through the quieter weeks is what sets the tone for what comes next. New Site Update — February Kick-Off We’re now officially into February , and this month is full steam ahead  with the refurbishment of our new home in the Ravenswood Collective . Here

Hey team, The weather hasn’t exactly been on our side this week — Monday was busy , but things quietened down a bit after that. Still, it was great to see people pushing through and getting sessions in despite the rain and cold. That kind of consistency always pays off. Just a quick note as well: I’m away today and tomorrow . Today’s classes  will be taken by Juan and Richard Tomorrow , Chris  will be running the session Big thanks to the team for stepping in and keeping thin

Hey team, A huge thank you to everyone who came down on Friday  to help pack the mats out for our shoot. Sessions like that really help us grow as a gym, which in turn means more classes, more variety, and more opportunities to train  for everyone here. Special thanks as well to those of you who stayed behind and took the time to answer a few questions on camera — it’s massively appreciated and really shows the spirit of the E17 BJJ community. Quick Hygiene Reminder Just a ge

Hey team, It finally feels like we’re moving into a slightly warmer week , and the mats were absolutely packed last week with that New Year energy. It’s been great to see so many familiar faces alongside new ones, and the progress really showed as we worked through the knee slice pass . Lots of small details clicking into place — exactly what we want to see. Let’s keep that momentum going. The 1 year anniversary class! This Week’s Focus Gi Fundamentals — with Mouncif & Juan T

Hey team, This week marks a huge milestone  for us — E17 BJJ turns 1 year old on the 8th of January . Looking back, it’s genuinely amazing to see how far we’ve come in such a short time. We started last year with 5 people on the mats and just 2 classes a week , and now we’re running 10 classes weekly , with our Gi fundamentals often seeing 20+ people on the mats . What’s been even better than the numbers is the community that’s grown around it  — supportive, welcoming, and co

Hey team, I hope everyone had a great Christmas and enjoyed some well-earned time off if you managed to take a break. It’s been really nice seeing people drifting back onto the mats, and now we’re lining things up for 2026 , which is shaping up to be a big year for E17 BJJ — more training, more progress, and more good times together as a team. Let’s ease back in, enjoy the training, and build momentum the right way. Schedule Note The gym will be closed on Wednesday and Thursd

Hi everyone, I hope you’ve all been keeping well and enjoying the classes while I’ve been away. Huge thanks to Manny, Juan and Chris for holding things down. I’m back from Tuesday and will be back teaching on Saturday , really looking forward to sharing the mats with you all again. This week is a Christmas week with a reduced timetable , so please read below carefully for clarity. 🎄 Christmas & New Year Schedule (Reminder) Monday 22nd  — Normal classes Tuesday 23rd  — Normal

Hey team, A huge congratulations again to everyone who was promoted last week! It was amazing to see so many of you level up — every belt and stripe was well earned. The progress across the room has been incredible, and it’s a pleasure to see the team growing in confidence, skill, and spirit. This Week’s Focus Gi — Passing the Guard - This week we’ll be focusing on passing the guard , starting with how to safely open closed guard  and then how to deal with your partner’s fram

Hey team, A big week ahead! We’re kicking things off with Grading today  — can’t wait to celebrate everyone’s progress this evening. It's been great to see all for the hard work you’ve been putting in recently. After grading, we’ll head out together for a meal and a chilled hang — would love to see as many of you there as possible. This Week’s Focus Gi: Grading + Sparring Week: Tonight is grading , and for the rest of the week we’ll keep the focus light on new techniques and

Hey guys, I hope you all had a great week with Alaa and Mehmet , and enjoyed learning from some different perspectives. I’m happy to be back on the mats with you — even in the cold weather — and looking forward to another solid week of training together! Winter Grading — Monday 1st December Our Winter Grading is next Monday , and I’d love to see as many of you there as possible. Come support your teammates, celebrate their progress, share some laughs, and then join us afterwa

Hey team, Grading is just two weeks away, and the improvement across the room lately has been amazing to see. The timing, control, and confidence are all going up — a real testament to your consistency and hard work. Keep it going! Schedule Note This week Chris and I are away for the Rip & Roll Camp, but classes are fully covered: Mon–Fri (Gi + No-Gi): Taught by Alaa, black belt and BJJ referee — loads of experience for you to learn from. Saturday No-Gi: Taught by Mehmet, c

Hey team, We’re just three weeks away from our end-of-year grading — it’s coming up fast! Now’s the time to put in those extra rounds, ask questions, and polish the details. It’s been great seeing the mats full again lately — the energy, consistency, and teamwork have been awesome. Let’s keep that momentum rolling all the way to grading. Monday 1st, December, mark it in your calendars! This Week’s Focus Gi Fundamentals: This week we’ll be focusing on the BJJ points system —

Hey guys, Great to see such an awesome turnout for the Halloween open mat on Friday! The energy was brilliant — definitely something we’ll look to do more often in the future. The schedule is back to normal this week, so let’s jump straight back into some solid BJJ and Judo training. Batman attacking the toe hold in the open mat This Week’s Focus Gi Fundamentals: We’ll be working on the De La Riva guard — learning how to establish strong grips, maintain balance, and use your

Hey team, It’s officially spooky season and the temperatures have dropped — but the mats have been absolutely on fire the last couple of weeks! Great energy, great rounds, and lots of progress all around. Let’s keep that momentum going as we head into Halloween week! Schedule Note I’ll be away on Wednesday and Thursday, but back on Friday to teach! Here’s how the week is looking: Tuesday: Me and Emmanuel will be running class together 💪 Wednesday: Justin will be taking th

Hey team, The weather may be miserable, but don’t let it get to you — last week the mats were absolutely packed, and it was great to see everyone showing up, training hard, and keeping the energy high. Let’s keep that momentum going this week 💪 This Week’s Focus Gi Fundamentals - We’re continuing our work on guard retention — this time, focusing on how to use grips effectively to stop opponents from passing. Last week was all about staying calm and mobile without grips; now

Hey team, Busy week last week — the mats have been buzzing! Great to see so many people putting in work and giving the new Judo classes a go. It’s crazy to think we’re already halfway through October — time really does fly when you’re training hard. This Week’s Focus Gi Fundamentals - We’ll be working on open guard retention — how to prevent our guards from being passed so easily, manage distance, and stay calm under pressure. The goal is to build a more resilient guard that

Great to see so many of you on the mats last week! The energy has been amazing, and it’s always inspiring to watch people put in the work...