Grappling With Life CIC

04/06/2026

We’re proud to share this update from our founder, Chris Tulloch.

Grappling With Life CIC has been awarded partial funding through People Powered Places for our Martial Arts and Mentoring project, after receiving 244 votes from the local community.

This support means a great deal to us. As a small CIC, every vote, share, conversation and message of encouragement helps us keep building.

Thank you to everyone who backed the project and helped us reach this point. We’re excited to keep working towards bringing accessible Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, mentoring and positive opportunities to young people in Newham.

31/05/2026

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31/05/2026

Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes:

Tuesdays: 6:30–7:45pm
Thursdays: 5:30–6:45pm
Ages 7–14

£5 a session

The Britannia Village Hall, 65 Evelyn Rd, London E16 1TU

Message us to book a space

31/05/2026

Consistency makes a big difference when learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

One session a week is a great start. But when children train more than once a week, they have more of a chance to practise, remember the skills they have learned, and build confidence.

BJJ is learned through repetition, live practice, and problem-solving. The more consistently children train, the more they retain and the more confident they become in using their Jiu-Jitsu when it matters most.

We know it can be difficult to commit to two sessions a week, so to help, we are offering a 20% discount for children who train twice a week.

That means two sessions for £8 a week instead of £10.

Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes:

Tuesdays: 6:30–7:45pm
Thursdays: 5:30–6:45pm
Ages 7–14
£5

The Britannia Village Hall, 65 Evelyn Rd, London E16 1TU

Message us to book a space or ask about the twice-weekly discount.

17/05/2026

With just two sessions left before the half-term break, this is a great chance for the children to finish strong. Consistency makes a real difference in Jiu-Jitsu. The more regularly children train, the more confident they become, the better they remember techniques, and the more they learn to stay calm and focused when things feel difficult.
Let’s make the most of these final sessions before the break.

12/05/2026

Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classes are now on at BV Hall.

New! Adult Jiu Jitsu classes starting at BV from Monday 11th May.

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28/04/2026

28/04/2026

What’s next for Grappling With Life?

We’re continuing to grow our children’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu sessions in Newham and build a safe, positive space where young people can develop confidence, resilience, discipline and self-control.

We are also looking to do more work with schools, PRUs, alternative provision settings and community organisations, so we can reach more young people who would benefit from structured physical activity, mentoring and trusted support.

The aim has always been bigger than just learning techniques.

It’s about helping young people feel stronger, more capable, and better able to deal with challenges on and off the mats.

Classes are open to ages 7–14 at Britannia Village Hall.

Tuesdays: 6.30pm
Thursdays: 5.30pm
£5 per session

Message us to book a space or find out more.

21/04/2026

Grappling With Life runs weekly classes at
Britannia Village Hall, 65 Evelyn Rd, London E16 1TU

Our kids BJJ sessions now run for an extra 15 minutes each class, giving the children more time to learn, practise and improve.

Tuesday: 6.30pm–7.45pm
Thursday: 5.30pm–6.45pm

Ages 7–14
£5 per session
Term time only

10/04/2026