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BJJ Classes in Phuket — Gi & No-Gi Grappling on Fuji Mats

Gi & No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Structured grappling on our Fuji mat — gi and no-gi, drilling, positional work and live rolling. Patient, experienced coaching in a technical environment. Multiple sessions per week; beginners and visitors welcome.

7Sessions / Week
Gi& No-Gi
5Weekdays
450THB Drop-In
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ABOUT THE CLASS

Ground fighting. Submission grappling.

Structured gi and no-gi classes — drilling, positional work and live rolling on our Fuji mat. Patient coaching in a technical environment; beginners and experienced grapplers welcome.

CLASS TIMES

When BJJ Gi / No-Gi runs.

09:30BJJ Gi / No GiTue · Thu
19:00BJJ Gi / No GiMon · Tue · Wed · Thu · Fri

Drop-ins welcome — just walk in 10 minutes before class. Or message us to reserve a spot.

BJJ GI / NO-GI PRICING

Pay by class, week or month.

Secure card checkout (Stripe). Drop-ins can also pay at the front desk — then book your class time on WhatsApp.

Drop In
450
THB / class
Pay at the gym
Weekly
3,000
THB / week
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1 Month
7,000
THB / month
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7% VAT included · Privates on request · Long-term BJJ passes on the schedule page

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BJJ Coach · Head Coach

Marcio “Gracinha” Cesar

5th-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with 51 professional MMA fights and 19 years as a black belt. Forged at Chute Boxe Academy and Nova Uniao Brazil, competing globally in Shooto and Pancrase. Full profile & fight record →

Meet the Team
TRAINING IN PHUKET

BJJ classes in Phuket for beginners and competitors

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Lions suits first-day white belts, colored belts visiting Phuket for a training camp, and MMA athletes who must improve ground game. Classes are technical, not chaotic — coaches stop rounds to teach, not just count minutes.

If you are comparing BJJ in Phuket how to find the right gym, look for legitimate belt lineage, mat culture, and evening class times that fit fight camp. Our head coach is a 5th-degree BJJ black belt with 19 years as a black belt and decades of MMA and grappling at elite Brazilian academies.

Kids and adults train in separate programs; this page is adult gi/no-gi. No-gi is welcome in gi classes when announced — ask the front desk or WhatsApp for the weekly theme.

Phuket's grappling scene has grown with digital nomads and fight tourists. Training on Soi Ta-iad puts you beside Muay Thai and MMA rooms so you can stack striking and BJJ in one membership. Lions is five minutes from Chalong Circle with consistent evening classes Monday–Friday plus Tuesday/Thursday morning sessions.

Long-tail searches like BJJ Phuket beginner gym often surface hotel mats or one-hour intro deals. Lions offers recurring classes with the same coach core, hygiene standards, and competitive athletes on the mat — so you improve, not just survive a single roll.

Bring a gi if you have one; we can advise on rentals and local shops on the soi. Trim nails, shower before class, and expect 60–90 minutes depending on the session block.

What the class involves

  • Structured warm-up and movement drills for hips, grips, and safe falling
  • Technique instruction — sweeps, passes, submissions, and defenses with rep counting
  • Positional sparring from isolated positions before free rolling
  • Gi and no-gi rounds on Fuji mats with clocked rounds and tap culture enforced
  • Competition-oriented details for visitors preparing for IBJJF or local tournaments
  • MMA crossover work for fighters who need grappling for the cage

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A TYPICAL SESSION

What to expect in class

Sessions run about 60–90 minutes depending on the day. Arrive early to wrap, introduce yourself to the coach, and warm up with the group.

  1. Line-up & warm-up (10 min)Shrimping, forward rolls, hip escapes, and grip warm-ups led by the coach.
  2. Technique (20–30 min)One or two techniques drilled with increasing resistance — ask questions between reps.
  3. Positional sparring (15 min)Start from mount, guard, or back — win by escape, sweep, or submission per round rules.
  4. Free rolling (20–30 min)Timed rounds by belt/experience pairing; taps reset immediately.
  5. Cool-down (5 min)Stretch and optional competition or schedule Q&A with the coach.
COACHING

Coach credentials — BJJ

Marcio "Gracinha" Cesar is a 5th-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with 19 years as a black belt, forged at Chute Boxe and Nova Uniao with fifty-one professional MMA fights. He has coached and competed globally — not a hobbyist belt. When you roll at Lions, corrections come from someone who has lived high-level grappling and MMA for decades. See our blog on choosing a BJJ gym in Phuket for what to look for elsewhere.

Meet the full team → · Read training guides on our blog →

FAQ

Common questions

Is BJJ at Lions good for complete beginners?

Yes. Fundamentals are taught every class; you will not be thrown into advanced-only sessions without preparation.

Gi or no-gi — which should I attend?

Gi classes are the default schedule. No-gi rounds are integrated when coaches announce — message us for the current week.

How much does BJJ cost?

Drop-in 450 THB, weekly 3,000 THB, monthly 7,000 THB — prices include VAT as stated on the schedule page.

Do I need my own gi?

Recommended after your first few classes. We can point you to gear shops on Soi Ta-iad.

How hard is rolling for a first visit?

Controlled. Coaches match partners and stop unsafe behavior. Tap early — ego is not worth an injury on holiday.

Can MMA fighters attend BJJ only?

Yes. Many fighters use BJJ classes to complement morning MMA sessions on the same membership tiers.

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READY TO TRAIN IN PHUKET?

Book your first class at Lions — beginners welcome.

450 THB drop-in · loaner gloves & shin guards · real coaches on the pads from minute one. Pay online or walk in — we're on Soi Ta-iad, Chalong, the world's most famous fight street.

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