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: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 19:00 (one-hour class).
• Style: No-gi grappling. No kimono needed.
• Language: English. Instructor is multilingual — Portuguese also works.
• Location: R. de Campolide 165, Lisboa. ~15 min from central Lisbon.

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 — 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.