
Ippon Gym
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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.
Training
- Affiliation
- IBJJF and Paraestra
Programmes
- Kids classes
- Teen classes
- Competition team
- Open mat
- Private lessons
Timetable this week
Monday
Jiu Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu
Jiu JitsuKidsages 7–12
Jiu Jitsuages 13–17
Jiu Jitsu
Tuesday
BeginnersJiu Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu
Wednesday
Jiu Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu
Jiu JitsuKidsages 7–12
Jiu Jitsuages 13–17
Jiu Jitsu
Thursday
BeginnersJiu Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu
Friday
Jiu Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu
ages 4+
Saturday
Jiu Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu
Sunday
Jiu Jitsuages 4–8
Jiu JitsuKidsages 9–12
Prices
MonthlyAdultsJiu Jitsu
£65.00From the gym's website, checked 24 September 2026.
Coaches
- Jeff Lawson
Head coachJiu Jitsu
Contact
- info@ippongym.com
- Website
- https://www.ipponfitness.com
- @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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