SILVERBACKS MMA

Are you looking for martial arts near me to master a new skill, get fitter & stronger, and build physical as well as mental stamina?

Located conveniently in Canterbury, Kent, our top-rated BJJ gym is easily accessible and ready to welcome you into our team of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners.

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Whether you’re a complete beginner taking the first step into martial arts or looking to further your Jiu-Jitsu skills, our friendly and experienced instructors are here to guide you every step of the way.

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​​​Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), is a grappling based martial art often referred to as the ‘gentle art’. It is a martial art and combat sport that originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It focuses on ground fighting and submission techniques, emphasizing leverage, technique, and strategy rather than relying on physical strength.

 

BJJ was developed from Judo and traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, but it has evolved into its own distinct martial art with its own set of techniques and principles.

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BJJ classes are undertaken in a traditional Gi (kimono) uniform. This grappling style is grip-heavy as both you and your partner can grab one another’s clothing. The benefits of these grips make for many exciting techniques and submissions that are not possible in the other forms of grappling.

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Coaches cover a theme that progresses in each class across the course of a month (e.g. mount attacks). 50% of class time is spent drilling and 50% participating in live sparring. Sparring rounds are 5 minutes each, with a 45-second break to change partners.

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• Beginners - covering the fundamental techniques and movements, this class caters to first timer white belts up to blue belts.

• Mixed - covering fundamental through to advanced techniques and movements, this class caters to all belt levels.

• Ladies Only - caters for all levels of ability, class dedicated to ladies only.