A Modern Way
to Train Grappling.
Ecological approach • constraints-led training
How Real Skill Is Built
Built for adults who want training that feels approachable on day one and still challenging years later. This is an ecological, constraints-led room: you learn through live practice, not memorized sequences.
Live Training From Day One
Every session is built around live training games with clear objectives. You solve problems with a resisting partner — no dead drilling, no choreography. It feels accessible for beginners and stays useful for experienced grapplers.
Smart Coaching, Clear Progress
Our coaching is grounded in ecological dynamics and motor learning research. We design sessions that help you read situations, make decisions, and build skill that transfers to real grappling.
Welcoming Room, Serious Practice
Train in an English-speaking room without belt politics or macho culture. From your first class to competition prep, sessions scale naturally so everyone trains at the right challenge.
Inside the Session
Class Times
Weekly Schedule
All sessions in Lisbon, Portugal
Tuesday
19:00 — 20:00
Thursday
19:00 — 20:00
Friday
19:00 — 20:00
Pricing
Training Plans
No contracts, cancel anytime.
/session
Your Coach
Yevhenii Nadtochii
Grappling coach focused on helping people build real skill through live training. Sessions are designed using principles from motor learning science — no choreographed drilling, no memorized sequences.
Training in Lisbon for adults at every stage — from complete beginners looking for a welcoming first room to experienced grapplers looking for smarter, more transferable practice. Writes about training methodology at grapplerscollective.com.
Questions
Frequently Asked
No experience needed. Our training games naturally scale to your level — beginners and experienced grapplers train together in the same session. You start solving problems from day one, without needing to memorize techniques first.
Shorts or leggings and a rash guard or t-shirt. No kimono required. Bring water and a towel. The gym has changing rooms and showers.
Yes. Drop-in sessions are €10 — no commitment, no subscription needed. If you want a free first experience instead, we also run a monthly open class in Lisbon.
See the free open classYes, all sessions are conducted in English. Many people join because they want an English-speaking training environment in Lisbon. Portuguese speakers are also welcome.
Absolutely. Drop-ins are welcome for visiting grapplers and short-term stays in Lisbon. Just message ahead so we know to expect you. We train Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings at 19:00.
It’s a coaching method from motor learning science. Instead of showing you a technique to memorize, we design training games with specific rules and objectives. You discover what works through live practice against a real partner. The result: skills that actually transfer to real grappling, not just drilling performance.
Read more about how we teachDrop-in: €10/session. Monthly plans: 2x per week from €65, 3x per week from €70, or unlimited from €80. No contracts — cancel anytime.
R. de Campolide 165, 1070-029 Lisboa, in the Campolide neighborhood.
Open in Google MapsNo-gi (without the kimono) grappling — takedowns, positional control, and submissions. Every session is live: you train with real partners from the start, through games designed to build specific skills. If you want traditional gi classes or belt-driven training, this is probably not the right room.
A small, serious, and welcoming no-gi room. People train hard, but the atmosphere is friendly — no macho culture, no pressure to pretend you already know what you're doing.
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 19:00 to 20:00. All sessions are grappling classes suitable for all levels.
See for Yourself
One Session. That's All It Takes.
No sign-up, no commitment. Come try one class if you want a welcoming English-speaking room and training that feels more alive than a traditional drill-heavy session.