Mat, wall mats, and a range of grappling equipment. The Tenants Hall provides a spacious and safe environment for training, with ample space for both drills and sparring. Our location in the South Hampstead and St Johns Wood area is easily accessible, with good transport links and parking available nearby.
At Shinbudo London Grappling Club, we primarily focus on Judo, but we also incorporate cross-training in other grappling arts such as SAMBO, Wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Our training philosophy revolves around practising grappling arts in a competitive yet friendly environment. We emphasise the importance of testing techniques against resisting opponents to ensure their effectiveness.
We are proud to have an exceptional and highly qualified Head Coach, Glenn Spiers, who holds a 5th dan in Judo and is a Level 4 coach under the British Judo Association. Glenn also trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Carlson Gracie London and holds a brown belt in BJJ. With his extensive experience and expertise, Glenn provides top-notch instruction and guidance to our members, ensuring that they receive the best training possible.
Our club operates on a “pay-as-you-play” basis, with affordable membership fees. Children's classes cost only 1 per class, while adult classes are priced at 5 per class for members with a club membership card. Additionally, we offer a free first class, and if you bring a friend to your second class, your second class is also free. Open mat sessions require a 2 mat fee, which goes towards our club's development fund.
We welcome individuals of all ages and skill levels to join our club. Interested individuals can simply turn up and watch or participate in a class. To avoid disappointment, it is recommended to first contact us via email at shinbudo. London.
gc@gmail. Com or by sending a text message to our Head Instructor, Glenn Spiers, at 07738 226853. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter for more updates and information.
Since June 2015, we have been dedicated to acquiring a permanent and full-time training facility specifically for practising grappling arts. Our “Future Dojo” project aims to provide a dedicated space for our club members to train and further develop their skills. We encourage everyone to support us by signing up to our ipetition, which can be found on our website.
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In summary, Shinbudo London Grappling Club is a community-based martial arts club in London, focusing on Judo and cross-training in other grappling arts. With highly qualified instructors, excellent training facilities, and affordable membership fees, we offer a welcoming and competitive environment for individuals of all ages and skill levels to learn and improve their grappling skills. Join us and become part of our vibrant and supportive martial arts community!