Drop-in BJJ in Lisbon: what to expect as a visitor

If you are in Lisbon for a few days or a few weeks and want to train, you are welcome to drop in. We get visitors every month. Digital nomads, competitors passing through, people on holiday who want to keep their routine. The room is set up for it. Here is everything you need to know.

The basics

• Price: €10 per session, cash or card at the gym.
• Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 19:30 (one-hour class).
• Style: No-gi grappling. No kimono needed.
• Language: English. The instructor is multilingual, so Portuguese also works.
• Location: R. Maria Andrade 46, Lisboa. In Anjos, a few minutes from the centre.

How to book

Send us a WhatsApp message a day in advance, or earlier if you want to lock in your dates. We answer within a few hours. Tell us:

• Which day(s) you want to train.
• Roughly your experience level. None, hobbyist, competitor, anything is fine.
• Anything we should know (injuries, time you arrive in Lisbon, etc).

What to bring

• Shorts and a rash guard or t-shirt (no zips or pockets).
• Flip-flops for off-mat.
• Water, a small towel, €10.

What to expect on the mat

A short warm-up, then training games. These are short live rounds with clear constraints, usually 2-4 minutes each, scaled to your level. Most sessions end with a few rounds of open rolling for whoever wants it. If you are visiting just to train and travel, you can spar. If you are sightseeing all day and just want technique, that works too. Tell the instructor what you are after.

Etiquette in a visiting room

• Be on time. The class is one hour and we use it.
• No need to bring a gift, sticker, or patch.
• If you tap, your partner stops. If your partner taps, you stop. That is the rule.
• Say hi to people. Most regulars want to roll with visitors.