Inglorious Grapplers

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Eight Members Club, 1 Dysart St, London EC2A 2BX, UK

Opening Hours:
Monday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed


Area Served:
Within 4 miles (6.4km) of Eight Members Club, 1 Dysart St, London EC2A 2BX, UK
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About Jude Samuel

In 1981, Mauricio Gomes was awarded his Black Belt by Rolls Gracie, an event that was to mark a new beginning in his study and mastery of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. In 2003, his son Roger Gracie was promoted to Black Belt by Renzo Gracie at the behest of his uncle Carlos Gracie Jr and his almost unchecked domination of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Submission wrestling followed.

In 2005, a new era is dawned in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu scene in the United Kingdom with Mauricio Gomes awarding Jude Samuel his Black Belt after almost 7 years under his tutelage.

In 2009 after teaching at Gracie Barra London and the Roger Gracie Academy for almost 6 plus years, Jude decided to take a break from teaching and concentrate on the development of his academy. A constant competitor he made his MMA debut in November 2009 to add to the many other BJJ titles he already holds.

Prof Jude Samuel is now one of a few European Born 4th Degree Black Belts. 

Google Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (18 total ratings)

Grace Tyminski
4 Star
Trained here for years, 99% of the staff are super cool. The smoothies at the reception are amazing, but fairly expensive. Used the gym, Brazilian jujitsu and private classes. Couldn't recommend some of the exercises classes. The membership is pretty expensive so you would have to be keen to train if you wanted to sign up here.
Friday 17th November 2017
Fuad Ahmed
5 Star
Great Academy, definitely the best place I've ever trained (also only place but if I trained anywhere else it would still be the best). Coaches are awesome and always willing to help. I would definitely recommend you train here
Wednesday 31st May 2017
Sam P
5 Star
I've been training here for just over two years. It's been great and took me from knowing nothing to a competent blue belt. A strong team with lots of regulars who have been there much longer than me. During those two years I've trained in academies in 8 different countries, including in Brazil. And I can honestly the competitors here are the toughest I've met. Can't recommend enough.
Thursday 1st June 2017
Ember Quay
5 Star
Great coaches, great team, great atmosphere. The gym offers both beginners and advance classes to suit your needs. Wouldn't train anywhere else and 100% recommended.
Thursday 1st June 2017
Mike Weiland
5 Star
Was in London for a week from Canada and checked this place out. Everyone was so welcoming. It was a pleasure to roll here! If you you're in the area check this place out for sure!
Tuesday 13th June 2017