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Hi everyone, I am back for a few weeks and looking forward to seeing everyone on the mats We've had a great start to Summer of Rolls, with quite a few people from other gyms already coming down to train with us. Make sure you take advantage of the open mats throughout August. They're a great opportunity to test your skills against some different people and styles, but remember that open mats aren't just about rolling. Use the time to drill, troubleshoot positions, ask questio

Hi everyone, Hope you've all had a great week. We've got a big newsletter today, so buckle up! The app beta testing has gone really well over the last week, and after today's final round of testing we'll begin rolling it out to the rest of the team. There are still a few small bugs to iron out, but for the most part it's looking fantastic and we're really excited for you all to start using it. Being able to see exactly what's being taught in each class, book sessions, check i

Hi everyone, Another great week at E17 BJJ and things are continuing to move forwards behind the scenes. This week we'll be kicking off the beta testing for the new E17 BJJ app, with 10 members helping us put everything through its paces before the full launch. Our testers will be booking themselves into classes, checking in using the new QR code system and helping us iron out any final tweaks before everyone gets access. We're really excited about what this app is going to b

Hi everyone, We hope you've all had a great week of training! It's been fantastic welcoming our first group into the new Intro to BJJ classes. One of the things that makes E17 special is the people on the mats, and we'd love to keep growing that community with more great training partners. If you know someone who's talked about trying Jiu Jitsu but keeps putting it off, this is the perfect opportunity. The classes are built specifically for beginners, with no experience neede

Hey team, No newsletter last week... I'm still away for a little while, but I couldn't leave you hanging for two weeks! I'm sure many of you have seen the news about the huge fire in Walthamstow over the weekend. Thankfully, Ravenswood Collective wasn't affected, and E17 BJJ is completely unaffected, so all classes will be running as normal this week. A massive thank you to everyone who has checked in and asked if the gym was okay. We really appreciate it. New Intro to BJJ Cl

Hey team, Welcome back to some slightly more normal weather! It was brilliant to see so many of you on the mats last Monday and Tuesday despite the heat. There was a real buzz in the room and it was great seeing so many people determined to keep improving, even when the temperature was trying its best to keep everyone at home. A little update from me, this will be my last week in the gym before I disappear for a little while. From Friday I'll be away getting married, followed

Hey team, Looks like we're in for a seriously hot week ahead. Hopefully that won't stop too many of you from making it down to train. The good news is the gym stays surprisingly cool, and there are few better ways to spend an evening than escaping the heat, getting some training in and spending time with good people. As always, remember to stay hydrated throughout the week, especially if you're training multiple sessions. Summer Grading Great progress from everyone! A huge co

Hey team, The refurb is finally getting close to being fully finished. Most of the major work is now complete, and we're down to the final snagging jobs, a deep clean and some varnishing work that should be wrapped up over the next few days. It's been great seeing the gym gradually come together over the last few months and seeing more and more of you making use of the space. We've still got ideas and improvements planned for the future, but it's nice to finally be reaching t

Hey team, The weather has been pretty terrible this week, but hopefully things are starting to improve soon. Fortunately, the weather is always good on the mats at E17 BJJ. Good people, good training and a sunny environment regardless of what's happening outside. A huge congratulations also goes to Ryan, who is back this week from the States after competing at the IBJJF World Championships, the biggest competition of the year. Ryan took 3rd place in the Adult Division in domi

Hey team, What a weekend. A huge thank you to everyone who came down to our Grand Opening on Saturday. We had around 100 people through the doors across the day, with the mats packed, plenty of rolling, lots of chatting, and a fantastic atmosphere from start to finish. The weather certainly helped, but more than anything it was great to see so many members, friends, family and visitors all enjoying the space together. A few months ago this was an empty industrial unit with a

Hey team, Hot weather outside at the moment, but luckily the gym is cooler inside than it is outdoors, so no excuses, come down and train! We are now officially only 5 days away from our Grand Opening and I’m genuinely really excited for you all to see the space fully come together. Grand Opening – Saturday 30th May Bring your kids, your family, your partner, your friends, just come down and check out the space. Classes will still run as normal earlier in the day, but the off

Hey team, We are now only 2 weeks away from the completion of the refurb and our official Grand Opening on Saturday 30th May. Now that the plumbing and drainage work is finally getting sorted (a major source of headaches behind the scenes), it means we can finally go full steam ahead with the changing rooms. Hopefully by the end of this week you’ll start seeing some really big changes with both the male and female facilities... trying not to jinx anything, of course. The plac

Hey team, Lots of exciting things coming up at the moment, and the build is finally starting to head into its last stages. Every week the space feels more complete, more alive, and more like the vision we had for it when this all started. Really exciting times for the gym. Grand Opening Our official Grand Opening is getting very close now and we want to make it a huge day for the gym. Saturday 30th May From 12:30pm We’ll have: Open mats Food available Coffee available Photos

Hey team, Big newsletter this week, so get your reading glasses ready. Hope you’re all enjoying the bank holiday weekend. It was great to see so many of you down for the 11am class followed by open mat today. This format worked really well, so we’ll be sticking with it for future bank holidays - train early, then enjoy the rest of your day properly. Schedule & Class Updates Wrestling for BJJ From this week, Wrestling for BJJ will now run: 11:15 – 12:15 This gives us space for

Hey team, Lovely weather this week, which always helps. Hopefully you’ve all had a chance to get a bit of sun and feel human again. Also a big thank you to everyone who came down to the last community movie night. It was a really nice evening and great to spend some time together off the mats. I’ll be putting up a poll before our next movie, so keep an eye out on our instagram and get your votes in NEW Classes From This Week From this week we’re adding two new sessions on Sun

Hey team, I’m back today and at the gym , and I’ll be back to teaching with you all from tomorrow . Looking forward to getting back into it and seeing everyone again. Community Event – This Week Don’t forget our E17 BJJ Movie Night happening this Saturday 25th April . We’ll be watching Choke , the classic documentary featuring Rickson Gracie - a great insight into his mindset, approach to Jiu Jitsu, and what made him so dominant. 📍 At E17 BJJ 🕖 From 7pm Bring a pillow, br

Hey everyone, I’m away again this week for Rip & Roll camp in Morocco, this time with a few of the E17 crew out there as well. Really nice to see some of you getting involved and experiencing it. Back on the mats with you all very soon. Ryan will be covering my Monday and Wednesday Gi classes this week, so you’re in good hands. Community Event Reminder Don’t forget our upcoming E17 BJJ Movie Night on Saturday 25th April . We’ll be watching Choke , the classic documentary f

Hey everyone, I’ll be away for the next two weeks as I head out to Morocco for the Rip & Roll camp . Really looking forward to it. The next one will be running in November , and it would be great to see some more of you out there for it. It’s always a really special experience with great training, good people and a proper change of pace. ALL NEW CLASSES No matter your level, fundamentals remain important to improve! We’re adding additional Gi classes on Tuesdays and Thursday

Hey team, Another solid week of training ahead. The room is building nicely, people are improving week by week, and it’s great to see the consistency across the board. Let’s keep that going. The blue ocean - a few of our photos have started coming through! Community Event – Movie Night Our next E17 BJJ community event is locked in: Saturday 25th April We’ll be hosting a movie night at the gym , so bring a pillow, some snacks, some popcorn, and come settle in for a relaxed ev

Hey team, I’ll be away for the start of the week , but back on the mats with you all from Wednesday. Looking forward to getting stuck back in. Progress on the gym continues as well — the changing room partitions are starting to take shape , and it’s beginning to feel more and more like a finished space. We’re probably around 6 weeks out from our official grand opening , which is exciting to say. Not long now. The lightbox sign is gonna look amazing when it goes up later this