What Is the 6-Week Foundations Programme?

The 6-Week Foundations Programme is a structured introductory course for children and teenagers who are new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Rather than open-ended trials or drop-in classes, students join a clearly defined 6-week pathway with consistent coaching, shared start dates, and measurable progress.

⏳ Duration: 6 weeks
📅 Sessions: Access up to 5 classes per week
🚀 Start date: Wednesday 21st January
👥 Format: Cohort-based (students start and progress together)
🥋 Coaching: Experienced, DBS-checked coaches
🛡️ Environment: Safe, disciplined, and supportive

This structure helps:

✅ Children settle quickly and confidently
✅ Teenagers train in a serious, age-appropriate setting
✅ Parents understand exactly how the first step works

Over the 6-week course, students are introduced to:

✅ Balance, movement, and body control
✅ Focus, discipline, and respect
✅ Problem-solving through physical skill
✅ Safe grappling and self-defence principles
✅ Confidence training with others

No prior experience is required.

Partner Schools

This programme is available only to pupils attending one of our partner schools.

RGA Central location:
🧑🏻‍🏫 Clifton College
🧑🏻‍🏫 Redland Green School
🧑🏻‍🏫 Clifton High School
🧑🏻‍🏫 Bristol Grammar School
🧑🏻‍🏫 Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital
🧑🏻‍🏫 Cotham School
🧑🏻‍🏫 Hotwells Primary School
🧑🏻‍🏫 Bristol Cathedral School
🧑🏻‍🏫 Christchurch Primary School

RGA East location:
🧑🏻‍🏫 Fromevale Academy
🧑🏻‍🏫 City Academy Bristol
🧑🏻‍🏫 Bristol Brunel Academy
🧑🏻‍🏫 Speedwell School
🧑🏻‍🏫 Collegiate School

RGA North location:
🧑🏻‍🏫 Bristol Free School
🧑🏻‍🏫 Redmaids High School

(If you would like to add your school to our programme, please email sales@rogergraciebristol.com)

We work directly with schools to ensure age-appropriate groupings, safe, consistent standards and a positive experience for both children and families

If your child does not attend a partner school, this programme will not be available. Available to new members only.

Who the Programme Is For

The 6-Week Foundations Programme is for children and teenagers aged 5–15 who are new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

During the course, students can attend all current Junior or Youth classes, up to 5 days per week, allowing families to build training into their routine at a pace that works for them.

This programme is for under-16s only.
Adults should enquire about our adult beginner pathway separately.

Graduation & Next Steps

At the end of the 6 weeks, students who complete the Foundations Programme receive a graduation certificate.

Families who wish to continue can move directly into our regular Junior or Youth programme at a discounted rate of £50 per month.

To keep things simple and transparent:

✅ A place in the regular programme is reserved automatically
✅ Training continues at £50 per month unless you choose not to proceed
✅ You’ll receive a reminder before the course ends so you can decide comfortably

There is no pressure and no surprise decisions.

⭐ Places Are Limited

Spaces are capped to ensure coaching quality and a positive class experience.

If your child attends one of our partner schools, you can apply below.

Card required. £0 today. After the 6 weeks, training simply continues on our discounted Junior/Youth membership unless you tell us otherwise.