Arlans Siquiera Brazillian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Essex
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Arlans Siquiera Brazillian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Essex
Lake Forest House, Ilford
# Arlans Siqueira Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
Arlans Siqueira BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy with locations across Essex and North London, including Ilford, Buckhurst Hill, and Whetstone. Founded by Arlans Siqueira, a 4th degree BJJ instructor and notably the first BJJ instructor in the UK (establishing classes in 1996), the academy offers comprehensive training for both adults and children in a safe, welcoming environment.
The academy serves families and individuals across West Essex and Greater London, including areas such as Chadwell Heath, Barkingside, Chigwell, Hainault, Woodford, and South Woodford. They cater to complete beginners through advanced practitioners, with dedicated programmes for children aged 12 and upwards, as well as family-oriented classes where parents and children train together.
What distinguishes this academy is Arlans' legendary status within the UK jiu jitsu community—he's recognised as a pioneering figure who shaped the sport's development in England. The instruction emphasises core values of respect, discipline, and confidence-building, particularly in the junior programme designed to "bully-proof" children whilst developing self-defence skills. Classes are offered in both Gi (traditional uniform) and No Gi formats, with flexible weekday and weekend scheduling. The academy's reputation centres on fostering strong student-instructor relationships and creating an inclusive, friendly training atmosphere that appeals to families seeking quality martial arts instruction across Essex and North London.
Arlans Siqueira BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy with locations across Essex and North London, including Ilford, Buckhurst Hill, and Whetstone. Founded by Arlans Siqueira, a 4th degree BJJ instructor and notably the first BJJ instructor in the UK (establishing classes in 1996), the academy offers comprehensive training for both adults and children in a safe, welcoming environment.
The academy serves families and individuals across West Essex and Greater London, including areas such as Chadwell Heath, Barkingside, Chigwell, Hainault, Woodford, and South Woodford. They cater to complete beginners through advanced practitioners, with dedicated programmes for children aged 12 and upwards, as well as family-oriented classes where parents and children train together.
What distinguishes this academy is Arlans' legendary status within the UK jiu jitsu community—he's recognised as a pioneering figure who shaped the sport's development in England. The instruction emphasises core values of respect, discipline, and confidence-building, particularly in the junior programme designed to "bully-proof" children whilst developing self-defence skills. Classes are offered in both Gi (traditional uniform) and No Gi formats, with flexible weekday and weekend scheduling. The academy's reputation centres on fostering strong student-instructor relationships and creating an inclusive, friendly training atmosphere that appeals to families seeking quality martial arts instruction across Essex and North London.
Services offered
Adult BJJ classesJunior BJJ programmeNo Gi jiu jitsu classesFamily mixed-age classesSelf-defence trainingGi and No Gi instructionWeekend and weekday classesBully-proofing programme for children