Looking for a beginner martial arts course in Leeds? Whether you want to improve your fitness, learn practical self-defence, build confidence or challenge yourself with a new skill, Scramble Academy Leeds’ 8-Week Beginners Course is designed for complete beginners.
No previous experience is required—just a willingness to learn.
Why Join Our 8-Week Beginners Course?
Starting martial arts can feel intimidating but our structured programme makes it easy to take your first steps in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Over eight weeks you’ll learn:
- Fundamental grappling techniques
- Essential self-defence principles
- Safe movement and training habits
- Positional control and escapes
- Confidence through progressive learning
- Training etiquette and gym culture
Every class builds on the previous week’s lessons, giving you a clear path from complete beginner to confident practitioner.
Zero Experience Needed
One of the biggest misconceptions about martial arts is that you need to be fit or experienced before you start.
You don’t.
Our Beginners Course is specifically designed for people who have:
- Never trained martial arts before
- Want to improve their fitness
- Are interested in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
- Want to learn practical self-defence
- Need a new hobby
- Want to meet like-minded people in Leeds
Our experienced coaches guide every step of the process so you can learn at your own pace.
What You'll Learn
During the eight-week programme you’ll cover the essential foundations of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, including:
Week-by-week progression
- Basic positions
- Escapes from common positions
- Sweeps and reversals
- Fundamental submissions
- Standing techniques
- Live positional training
- Safe sparring introduction
- Building confidence on the mats
By the end of the course you’ll have a solid understanding of the fundamentals and be ready to continue your training with regular classes.
Who Is This Course For?
This beginners course is ideal if you are:
- Looking for martial arts classes in Leeds
- Interested in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Searching for beginner BJJ classes
- Wanting to improve your fitness
- Looking for practical self-defence training
- Hoping to gain confidence
- A complete beginner aged 16+
No prior martial arts experience is necessary.
Course Details
Course Length: 8 Weeks
Level: Complete Beginners
Location: Scramble Academy Leeds
Start Date: Thursday 23rd July
Spaces are limited to 15 to ensure every student receives plenty of coaching and individual attention so book now to avoid disappointment.
There will be two beginner only classes a week: Thursdays No Gi and Sundays Gi. Students will need to bring their own training clothes, though clothing is available to purchase at the academy.