Free trial Free kids class - ages 6 and up
Your first class is free
No experience, no gi, no problem. Wear shorts and a t-shirt, bring some water, and we will handle the rest. Book your class so we know to expect you - or just turn up.
Kids classes run Monday to Friday at 5pm for ages 6 and up. Grappling only - no striking. Book a class so we know to expect you both - or just turn up.
Step 1 of 3 How booking works
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Before your first class, you download the MAAT app, you have to create a profile, and join our gym. Then from there you'll be able to book your free trial class, or also let them arrange the different membership options.
If you book your free trial class, make sure when you turn up, to make yourself known to the instructor, let them know that that is your free trial class.
And then after you like it, to join or continue training, there are a range of different membership options to choose from.
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Pick a day and a class
Every class is beginner friendly, so there is no wrong choice. Not sure yet? Pick "Not sure yet" and come when it suits you.
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Add your name and email
So the coaches know who to look out for. There is nothing to pay.
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Arrive ten minutes early
We will sign you in, show you the changing rooms and answer any questions.
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Pick a day
Kids train Monday to Friday at 5pm, from age 6. Not sure yet? Pick "Not sure yet" and come along when it suits you.
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Book as the parent or guardian
We hold your contact details, not your child's - just your name and email. There is nothing to pay.
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Arrive ten minutes early
Someone will meet you at the door and show you around. You are welcome to stay and watch.
Prefer to book from your phone?
Novo Eastbourne runs on the MAAT app - get it free and book your trial class in there instead.
Step 2 of 3 Book your free class
Takes thirty seconds. There is nothing to pay.
Step 3 of 3 Your first visit
Not booked yet? Pick a class here - or just turn up ten minutes before any kids class.
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Hey guys, welcome to Novo BJJ Eastbourne, located inside Performance Fitness Gym. Here's what to expect for the first time visiting the gym.
As you come in, you'll be greeted by Performance Fitness Gym reception. As it's your first time, they'll ask you to fill out a brief form with your contact details, and then they will direct you to where our studio is, based at the back of the gym.
As you make your way to the back where the studio is, changing rooms, toilets and showers are on your left. Ladies’ is here, men’s is just a little bit further up. On your way to our studio, you can stop off in the changing rooms, get changed, go to the toilet, and then make your way to the back of the gym.
You can turn up in just a t-shirt and shorts. If we're doing gi jiu-jitsu, we do have gis that you can borrow for your first session. After your first session, if you want to purchase some kit, we do have our own branded kit that you can purchase on site, or you can purchase your own from another online retailer.
What happens in your first class
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Say hello at the door
Arrive ten minutes early and ask for the coach. We will sign you in, show you the changing rooms and answer any questions.
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Warm up with the class
A gentle warm up everyone does together. Nobody expects you to keep up with the fittest person in the room - go at your pace.
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Learn a technique
The coach breaks down one move step by step, then you drill it with a partner. Beginners are always paired with experienced, patient training partners.
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Try live rounds - if you want to
Sparring is always optional in your first class. Most beginners watch a round or two, then give it a go. You tap, you learn, you laugh.
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Say hello at the door
Arrive ten minutes early. Someone will meet you both at the door and show you around.
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Warm ups and games
Warm ups, games and step-by-step technique in a routine kids look forward to.
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Matched by size and experience
Coaches supervise every pairing and match children by size and experience, so nobody is overpowered. Grappling only - no striking.
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Stay and watch
You are welcome to stay and watch, and most parents do for the first few weeks. Every kids coach is DBS checked.
What to bring
- Shorts or leggings and a t-shirt - nothing with zips, buttons or pockets
- A water bottle
- Flip-flops for walking off the mat
- No gi needed - if you carry on training, we will help you choose one
- Shorts and a t-shirt - no zips or buttons
- Long hair tied back and nails trimmed
- A water bottle
- No gi needed - if they continue, we will help you get one in the right size
Getting here
Performance Fitness Gym 14C Maple Road, Eastbourne BN23 6NY
Parking and arrival
- Free parking is available at the gym - pull in and find a space.
- Come through the main Performance Fitness Gym entrance and tell reception you are here for Novo BJJ.
- Arrive ten minutes before class so we can get you signed in and settled.
- Changing rooms are available - many people arrive already changed.
Want to see the room first? Take the 360 tour of the gym. Still unsure about anything - what to wear, hygiene, injuries, nerves? The FAQs cover all of it honestly.
See you on the mat.
No experience, no gi, no problem. Book your class, or just turn up ten minutes early.
Performance Fitness Gym, 14C Maple Road, Eastbourne BN23 6NY