Concept Jiu-JitsuMid-Sussex student wins double gold at the Brighton Open
In February, Brian won both his weight division and the absolute at the Brighton Open as a blue belt, across six matches, and was awarded his purple belt soon after.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Haywards Heath and Lindfield
A martial arts academy devoted entirely to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with several classes on each training evening and an established, friendly community. Beginners and experienced grapplers train side by side.
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See inside the academy
A look at the space and the training. Come along to a class and say hello.
Book a sessionWhy train at Concept
Devoted to BJJ
Our whole focus is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling, so every class and every hour on the mats is built around it.
Several classes each evening
Gi and No-Gi on Tuesday and Thursday, No-Gi and open mat on Friday, and two sessions on Saturday morning.
An established community
A relaxed, clean and safe academy where people look after their training partners.
Life on the mats
Weekly timetable
Tuesday
5:30pm Kids Gi, 7-11
6:30pm Gi, mixed
7:30pm No-Gi, mixed
Thursday
5:30pm Kids Gi, 7-11
6:30pm Gi, mixed
7:30pm No-Gi, mixed
Friday
6:00pm No-Gi, mixed
6:45pm No-Gi open mat sparring
Saturday
10:00am Gi, mixed
11:00am No-Gi, mixed
Book your place on our live schedule. See pricing.
Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, ages 7 to 11
Our Gi class for 7 to 11 year olds runs on Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30pm. It's taught by our black belt head instructor, in the same clean, safe academy as the adults.
Book a kids classNew to BJJ?
Do I need any experience?
No. Our classes are mixed ability, and you can start with any Gi or No-Gi session.
What should I bring?
Comfortable sports kit for your first session. Gi classes are in a kimono, No-Gi in shorts and a rash vest. Bring a pair of flip flops to wear around the gym, but never on the mats. Ask us before you buy anything.
Where are you based?
E Mascalls Ln in Lindfield, close to Haywards Heath and the wider Mid Sussex area.
Your instructor
William Setz-Dempsey is a black belt and our head instructor. He teaches the classes and keeps training welcoming for newcomers and challenging for experienced grapplers.
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Technique clip: the knee-to-elbow escape
One of the first escapes we teach. When someone is mounted on top of you, you use your frames and hips to create space, then bring your knee back to your elbow to recover guard. Watch it in action in class.
New to jiu-jitsu? Come and learn this and more in a beginner-friendly class.
Gi vs No-Gi: which should I start with?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is trained two ways, and both are on our timetable. If you're new, here's how they differ and how to choose.
Gi. You wear a kimono: a thick jacket, trousers and a belt. You can grip the fabric, which slows the pace and rewards patience, control and technical detail. It's the traditional way to train and where belt ranks come from.
No-Gi. You wear shorts and a fitted rash vest. With no fabric to hold, you control your partner by their body, arms and head. It's faster, more slippery and more scramble-heavy.
Which first? Either works, and the skills carry across. Many beginners like Gi because the grips make positions easier to hold while they learn. Others prefer No-Gi because the kit is simpler and the movement feels more natural. If you can't decide, choose the time that fits your week.
Our advice. Try one of each. After a couple of weeks you'll know which you enjoy most, and most people end up training both. Ask us before buying a kimono.
Our Gi classes run on Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30pm and Saturday at 10:00am. No-Gi runs on Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30pm, Friday at 6:00pm and Saturday at 11:00am.
What to expect at your first BJJ class
Most beginners worry about being the least fit or least experienced person in the room. You won't be the first, and you won't be judged for it. Classes are mixed ability, so newcomers train alongside people with more experience.
Before you arrive. Book a session on our schedule and arrive a little early to meet the instructor. Mention any injuries so he can adjust what you do.
What to bring. Comfortable sports kit, water, and flip flops for walking around the gym. Flip flops never go on the mats.
In the class. Most BJJ classes follow a familiar pattern: a warm-up, then a technique shown step by step, then time to practise it with a partner. You can go at your own pace.
Contact us
For general enquiries about classes, memberships or anything else, get in touch and we'll be happy to help.
Send an enquiryCall 07460 181981Email usE Mascalls Ln, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 2QN. Open in Google Maps