How we keep Jiu-Jitsu safe for beginners, seniors, and working professionals.
Many people watch the UFC and assume Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is cage fighting. They see the aggression on television and worry about getting hurt. This creates a massive misconception about what actually happens inside a local academy. Training on our mats is an incredibly safe and highly controlled environment.
Escaping the Cage Fighting Myth
Television sells drama. Professional mixed martial arts is a brilliant sport but it is entirely different from learning grappling as a beginner. At Checkmat Orpington, there are no strikes. Nobody is throwing punches or elbows at your head.
We focus purely on leverage and positioning. By completely removing the striking element, we immediately remove the highest risk of concussions and facial injuries. It is a physical puzzle of human mechanics.
The Power of the Tap
The entire culture of our sport revolves around tapping out. It is a physical submission. If you are caught in a joint lock or a choke, you simply tap your partner or the mat. The exchange stops instantly.
We teach beginners to tap early and tap often. There is absolutely zero ego involved. This simple mechanism allows you to test your skills against full resistance without taking any real damage.
Safe for the Office
We have builders, doctors, and accountants training with us. Every single one of them needs to go to work the next morning. Our warmups prioritise joint health and mobility to prevent silly accidents.
If you are searching for a beginner gym workout or exercise routine that challenges you safely, this is your answer. We respect our training partners above everything else.
Looking for Jiu Jitsu Near Me for Beginners?
Checkmat Orpington is the number one destination for first-timers in the Bromley borough. You don't need to be fit, and you don't need prior experience. Come down to Amigos Gym and see how controlled real grappling actually is.
Never. You do not need to be fit to start; Jiu-Jitsu will get you fit. We have active members training well into their 50s and 60s. Because BJJ relies on leverage and body mechanics rather than brute strength, it is the perfect martial art for older adults. You train at your own pace.