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Ippon Gym

Ippon Gym

Bournemouth, UK

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Ippon Gym is the Paraestra UK headquarters, founded and run by Jeff Lawson, who brings over 25 years of competitive martial arts experience. The gym offers a comprehensive range of combat disciplines beyond BJJ: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in both gi and no-gi, Judo, Wrestling, and Kids MMA. With dedicated classes for children, teens, and adults, plus a dedicated competition class and open mat sessions, Ippon serves everyone from beginners to serious competitors. The gym emphasises an inclusive, judgement-free environment for newcomers and maintains strong ties to the international Paraestra BJJ lineage.

Address
Unit 1-2, 4 Terrace Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5NJ, UK
Sports
Jiu Jitsu · Judo · Wrestling · MMA
Map showing Ippon Gym

Training

Affiliation
IBJJF and Paraestra

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Teen classes
  • Competition team
  • Open mat
  • Private lessons

Timetable this week

Monday

06:30BJJ

Jiu Jitsu

12:00BJJ

Jiu Jitsu

16:15Junior BJJ (7-12)

Jiu JitsuKidsages 7–12

17:00Teens BJJ (13-17)

Jiu Jitsuages 13–17

18:00BJJ

Jiu Jitsu

19:00Wrestling

Tuesday

17:00No-Gi Fundamentals

BeginnersJiu Jitsu

18:00No-Gi

Jiu Jitsu

19:00BJJ

Jiu Jitsu

Wednesday

06:30BJJ

Jiu Jitsu

12:00BJJ

Jiu Jitsu

16:15Junior BJJ (7-12)

Jiu JitsuKidsages 7–12

17:00Teens BJJ (13-17)

Jiu Jitsuages 13–17

18:00BJJ Gi and No-Gi

Jiu Jitsu

Thursday

17:00BJJ Fundamentals

BeginnersJiu Jitsu

18:00BJJ

Jiu Jitsu

19:00No-Gi

Jiu Jitsu

Friday

06:30BJJ

Jiu Jitsu

12:00Judo
16:30No-Gi Sparring

Jiu Jitsu

16:30Kids MMA

ages 4+

Saturday

07:00No-Gi Open Mat

Jiu Jitsu

08:00BJJ Competition Class

Jiu Jitsu

Sunday

10:00BJJ Kids (4-8)

Jiu Jitsuages 4–8

10:45Junior BJJ (9-12)

Jiu JitsuKidsages 9–12

Prices

Adult BJJ membership

MonthlyAdultsJiu Jitsu

£65.00

From the gym's website, checked 24 September 2026.

Coaches

  • Jeff Lawson

    Head coachJiu Jitsu

Contact

Instagram
@ippongym

Questions about Ippon Gym

Where is Ippon Gym?

Ippon Gym is at Unit 1-2, 4 Terrace Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5NJ, UK.

Which sports does Ippon Gym teach?

Ippon Gym is listed for Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Wrestling and MMA.

When are the beginner classes at Ippon Gym?

Ippon Gym runs classes open to beginners on Monday 06:30, Monday 12:00 and Monday 16:15.

How much does Ippon Gym cost?

Prices at Ippon Gym: Adult BJJ membership: £65.00 a month.

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