East Coast Jiu Jitsu Academy

Fantastic experience: Staff is very freindly and welcoming, good environment and showers are nice

Fantastic experience: East coast it the best gym to train at in Ireland without a doubt from beginner to competitive level I have been there the past 7 years and loved every second coaches a very friendly and a great environment to be in would recommend 100%

Fantastic experience: Dropped in for a double Gi session while travelling through Dublin. Initial communication via email was very professional and everyone was very welcoming once I arrived. High standard of coaching and great level of sparring with the students. Would recommend to anyone passing through or in the area!

Fantastic experience: Best place to improve your BJJ skills, become more fit and meet awesome bunch of most friendly people. Being with EC for over three years I would never imagine I will become so addicted to the place and all these fantastic people there. Best intructors, best team. Best BJJ gym ever!

Fantastic experience: Visited the academy for a few weeks while traveling from NY to Dublin. Incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, and nice people. Can’t wait to return to Dublin to train with the folks there, highly enjoyable and valuable experience that I would recommend to anyone.

Negative experience: Hello, I'm here to complain that this company has been stealing from me for the past ten months, owing me €600. See the screenshot where the owner confirms the cancellation of my service and refund. Instead, you'll notice that I've been charged continually up until this month. This is a credit card that is checked by my husband, thus it was not spotted until now. I emailed the owner, but there has been no response in four days. I will take more action, but this is the start. Also, note that my daughter took one class and I’ve paid for the full month and understand that that’s on me and happy to pay for the one month. All else, should be refunded, especially since I’ve written to cancel and got confirmation. Please let me know when rectified.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic place to drop in for a class. Everyone was super friendly, had some great rolls, and felt welcomed. I'd highly recommend coming here if you are traveling through Dublin.

Fantastic experience: very friendly staff and helpful mentors

Fantastic experience: Fui hace 3 años, el trato fue Genial, amable, cercano y acogedor, una escuela de BJJ del mas alto nivel Europeo, con grandes campeones, volvería sin dudarlo.

Fantastic experience: Outstanding gym for kids martial arts. Marcus & Adam and the team are great coaches to the kids. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: I’ve only been training here for a bit but is great

Fantastic experience: ECJJA Jiu Jitsu School offers a warm and friendly atmosphere, with highly skilled coaches focused on helping you improve your Jiu Jitsu. The classes are well-structured and designed to enhance your skills. Many thanks to everyone!

Fantastic experience: East Coast Jiu Jitsu Academy (ECJJA) is an outstanding place for anyone interested in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The academy offers a welcoming and supportive environment, catering to both recreational practitioners and competitive athletes. The coaches are highly skilled and passionate, breaking down techniques in a clear, practical way, and showing strong dedication to each student's progress. What truly sets ECJJA apart is its strong sense of community, where practitioners of all levels are treated with respect and friendliness. For anyone looking to start or continue their Jiu Jitsu journey, ECJJA is highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Amazing facilities and even better training. The coaches are some of the best in the sport. If you're looking to start training then start here!

Fantastic experience: My 7 year old loves the class. Adam is great with the kids :)

Fantastic experience: Couldn't ask for a better place to train. World class coaches who are always helpful and insightful, a welcoming and friendly community, and plenty of classes and open mats to attend. Would 100% recommend it to anyone from a complete beginner to a seasoned black belt

Fantastic experience: Dropped in on Saturday morning open mat. Everyone was very welcoming, met some great dudes and had some super tough rolls. Can't wait to come by again next time I'm in town.

Fantastic experience: I've been training at ECJJA in Ireland, and it's been amazing. The instructors are great, and everyone is really friendly. The classes are fun and challenging, and I've learned a lot. I highly recommend ECJJA if you're interested in jiujitsu.

Fantastic experience: Staff are very friendly and the training is top notch changing rooms are kept clean great gym I like east coast

Fantastic experience: East Coast Jiu-Jitsu is an outstanding academy that offers an exceptional experience for both beginners and advanced practitioners. The facility is not only beautiful and inviting but also creates an atmosphere that makes training enjoyable and productive. The coaches are top-notch, providing high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction that is both detailed and easy to follow. Their expertise and dedication are evident in every class, ensuring that all students, regardless of their skill level, receive the guidance they need to improve. One of the standout features of East Coast Jiu-Jitsu is the warm and welcoming environment, largely thanks to the wonderful hostess. Her kindness and hospitality make everyone feel at home, fostering a community spirit that enhances the overall training experience. Whether you are just starting out in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or looking to take your skills to the next level, East Coast Jiu-Jitsu is the place to be. After spending over a week training here, we are convinced that this academy is a gem and will definitely be returning from the Netherlands. Highly recommended for anyone passionate about the sport.

Fantastic experience: Great coaches that make Jiu Jitsu fun to learn, along with just as good training partners

Fantastic experience: I started training here a month ago after 4.5 years of not training. The people are so nice and welcoming. The coaches I have trained with Richie, Adam and Neil are extremely good at teaching and are also very nice people. I love that they also implement a lot of positional sparring into their classes. If you are thinking about it, just do it. Send them a message through their site and ask when their next starting day is, and just try it out. You will wish that you had done this sooner. I feel very lucky that friends of mine introduced me to this club. You are never too old, too injured, too unfit, too new, just do it. :)

Fantastic experience: My 2 daughters have been training here for many years under the guidance of a world class coaching team. They have made so many friends while also learning a life skill that keeps them safe and builds their confidence. Get your kids involved and we see you on the mats

Fantastic experience: Have been with ECJJA for five years. Great, friendly atmosphere, experienced and thoughtful coaches, high level competitive team (if that's your ambition).

Fantastic experience: East coast is simply the best Jiu Jitsu academy around, with the top level of coaching available in the country. Couldn't ask for a better gym to be a part of

Fantastic experience: Best Jiu jitsu in Ireland in a beaut of a premises with world class coaching.

Fantastic experience: sure just the best place ever

Fantastic experience: I love this gym so much

Fantastic experience: Great place, probably the best bjj gym out there in Ireland,been training there for about 3 years, highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Best Jiu Jitsu Gym in Ireland with high level coaches. Overall great atmosphere and people.

Fantastic experience: Top tier training! Amazing coaches, new gym and some of the best female grapplers in the country to train alongside.

Fantastic experience: The best jiu jitsu gym in Ireland, hands down, with great coaches and training partners. Now in an even better location!

Fantastic experience: Started a year ago as a beginner. Extremely patient coaches and extremely knowledgeable. Best gym around

Fantastic experience: Awesome place to train, so inviting and everyone so friendly. Coaches are incredible and give so much time to everyone.

Fantastic experience: Best place in Dublin for training Jiu-jitsu.

Fantastic experience: I came to the gym a year and a half ago not knowing anything about jiu-jitsu. I did the beginners course and finally felt like there is a sport I actually enjoy and can stick with. There are many classes to choose from so it's easy to find something even with a busy schedule. There is a very relaxed, friendly and welcoming atmosphere and a sense of community there. All the couches are very knowledgeable and simply really sound people.

Fantastic experience: Iv been a member in East coast jiujitsu academy for 10 years. I have made many lifelong friends, and enjoyed a golden period where I got to share in the development of this hugely impressive martial arts hub. Here I have developed a love for jiujitsu. I have won a national masters gold even getting wins over other martial art school owners,competed in the European championships and won and medalled in many competitions at all belts. This was all fostered by Darragh and the team in ecjja. I'm not a naturally competitive person but I sincerely wanted to learn a martial art properly. I got this in spades with Darragh and the coaches in ecjja. I'll be happy to spar hard with anyone who comes my way as I'll be found at ecjja regularly for a long time to come.

Fantastic experience: Best academy in Ireland.

Fantastic experience: I've been training at ECJJA for around nine months, and the experience has been incredible. The facility is state-of-the-art, and the community vibe is so welcoming, thanks to the great environment created by Darragh, one of the top coaches in the country, and the rest of the talented coaching team. Members travel from all over just to train here, reflecting the high level of BJJ instruction. If you're in Dublin, joining ECJJA is a no-brainer, and I only wish I'd done it sooner. The combination of amazing coaching from Darragh and the other coaches, along with a welcoming, positive environment that caters to all experience levels, has put me in the best shape of my life. Easy to see why it's rated the best BJJ gym in Ireland. I'm definitely here for the long term and can't recommend it enough!

Fantastic experience: Amazing environment, really good training, a lot of girls, all levels. Classes are always busy, white belt to black belt. If you are visiting Dublin, and you train jiu jitsu, you have to come.

Fantastic experience: Great coaches, training and atmosphere. Excellent beginners course to learn the fundamentals well from the start. I can’t recommend ECJJA enough

Fantastic experience: In love with this place!! A very high level of jiu-jitsu. Very nice people with crazy energy. Thank you very much for the hospitality, it was amazing

Fantastic experience: Absolute best in the business, the kindness and passion the lads at east coast have is unmatched! Always so excited to go into training! Such a sound bunch!

Fantastic experience: Top shelf coaches, very dedicated to the sport and the learning experience, great atmosphere, and friendly people.

Negative experience: No warmup, no lockers, sweat puddles on the mats, mold in the showers and changing rooms. Wonder where the good reviews come from.

Fantastic experience: If you want to learn Jiu Jitsu, this is the place. Excellent beginner courses with a friendly atmosphere and world class coaches. Advanced practitioners will be learning and sparring with some of the best pro athletes and serious hobbyists alike. The community spirit is very strong in ECJJA, people from all walks of life train here and everyone is welcome.

Fantastic experience: The best club of bjj in Ireland!

Fantastic experience: Amazing place to train

Fantastic experience: Darragh and all of the coaches are all extremely helpful, patient, and really foster a friendly environment, all while delivering world class jiu jitsu instruction. Would recommend anyone thinking of starting jiu jitsu to drop in.

Fantastic experience: I'd been looking for a way to get fit and release negative energy when a friend told me about ECJJA. I was nervous because I'd had bad childhood so I contacted Gabi who was so open, honest and welcoming. She invited me to watch a training session first and I met Aaron who answered about 101 questions I had, with a smile. I've completed the 8 week beginner course with Aaron and Gabi's amazing support. The course even helped me to heal my fear of physical confrontation and now I'm training with Adam who is equally supportive, patient and talented as the rest of the coaches. If you're nervous but always wanted to try a contact sport ECJJA is where you need to go. Everyone is welcoming, informative and I've met alot of really good people. Thanks Daragh, Gabi, Aaron, Adam and Neil for everything!!

Fantastic experience: One of the best decisions I've ever made was starting bjj here. The coaches are brilliant, the classes and sparring is second to none. The welcoming family vibe in the gym is what I really love also.

Fantastic experience: I started jiu-jitsu about 4 weeks ago at East Coast and that’s the best decision I could’ve made. It’s so much fun, really good workout and very safe. I’ve had 2 surgeries on my right shoulder and was a bit wary at first, but feel completely safe in the trainings. The coaches are high level competitors, extremely friendly and responsible. I’m definitely here to stay!

Fantastic experience: Brilliant gym. Excellent coaching. Welcoming, positive environment catering to all experience levels.

Fantastic experience: Been training here for just over a year now. Definitely for me one of the best forms of exercise. It’ll make you sweaty and out of breath (especially in the beginning) but at the same time is really really really fun! The coaching staff are top tier. Everyone is very friendly and there’s a great sense of community. Couldn’t recommend this place enough!

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym and best coaches in Ireland. My kids love coming to classes and their confidence improved massively. They are learning the best life skills with the best people out there. Marcus and Adam are by far the most amazing and I couldn't be more grateful to have them as my girls coaches.

Fantastic experience: Great place to train

Fantastic experience: Great place with a great atmosphere and very knowledgeable coaches. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming and you don't have to worry about getting hurt if you're a smaller person since anyone there who has at least some experience knows how to train with a smaller partner and not hurt them in the process. Highly recommend for beginners as well as those with bjj experience.

Fantastic experience: My first experience with jujitsu But I researched and got recommendations before settling on this gym, and I’m glad I did. The attention to detail, availability and patience from the coaches is something else, the kinda instruction and coaching I thought was reserved for only high level Competitor’s, I actually feel really comfortable being a white belt here, Why did I not come sooner, Thinking about it? Do it ! Your in great hands at ECJJA ✌️

Fantastic experience: Excepcional staff! High level BJJ teachers.

Fantastic experience: One of the best gyms in Europe. Excellent teaching, great and fun training partners.

Fantastic experience: Great training , good vibe , I couldn't recommend a better place to train , there is no excuses not to train the schedule timetable is throughout the day you will definitely find time to train ❤️

Fantastic experience: ECJJA is a fantastic place to go an learn grappling skills, regardless of age, size or experience level! The coaching is world class and they offer such a variety of classes to fit any schedule. Simply cannot recommend this academy enough!

Fantastic experience: Excellent facilities and staff.

Fantastic experience: The best BJJ gym in Europe

Fantastic experience: Fantastic academy. I've started only a couple of months ago and I only wish I had started earlier. The team in great, very supportive and always there to answer any question. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Best thing I have ever done signing upto ecjja. Great challenge, great people and great for losing weight! Lost 40kg in 3 months!! I would recommend joining asap!!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been training in ECJJA for 8 years, it is an incredible community of people with such a diverse crowd, from teenagers and older hobbyists to the best competition team in the country, East Coast has a place for you! Dot t hesitate, start your BJJ journey now!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been training here for about 4 months. A total novice to the sport, I started with the beginners course. It was a great introduction with excellent instructors. If you’re thinking of giving it a try, go for it with ECJJA, you won’t be disappointed.

Fantastic experience: The best place to learn Jiu Jitsu… the coaching is fantastic and there’s a real sense of community, being a part of something great. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Been training in East Coast the past couple years. The highest standard of coaching and training partners on the island. A welcoming and friendly environment with amazing people contributes to East Coast being the top tier academy in Ireland.

Fantastic experience: I've been with ecjja for a few years now and it is one of the friendliest and most high level gyms I've had the pleasure of training at

Fantastic experience: Dropped in for a month while I was in Ireland. Such a nice gym with a high level instructors and students. I recently started jiu jitsu so the beginners classes with Adam was such a great help! He is patient and simply awesome! If this is your home gym, you’re really lucky! Wish I could have stayed longer. Thank you East Coast for the warm welcome and making me feel at home!!!

Fantastic experience: ECJJA is one of the best things I have discovered in life. The classes help you connect with body and become aware of your strengths . You learn with word class instructors that give you feedback in the moment and genuinely want you to grow. The atmosphere is super friendly , everyone who trains is very supportive. Most importantly, my mental health has improved dramatically after I started to come regularly to the classes. I also lost weight and look much better which is an added bonus. I can't recommend enough how good ECJJA is ! Simply the best thank you Darragh,Gabi, Adam,Aaron!

Fantastic experience: One of the best BJJ gyms in Europe. Very welcoming community and the standard of coaching is world class.

Fantastic experience: I was training at the ECJJA while visiting UCD for a week. Darragh and the team were very welcoming. High level training. I hope to go back next time I am in Ireland.

Fantastic experience: Best place to train but I miss coach Chris

Fantastic experience: Have been training at east coast for 5 years. Best BJJ in the country - student and member for life here. You'll find nowhere better in terms of both training and community!

Fantastic experience: I've been training with the team at East Coast Jiu Jitsu for almost 2 years now and must say it's a great community. Not only is Darragh one of the top coaches in the country, but the members are a great bunch of people who are very welcoming. Highly recommend!!

Fantastic experience: ECJJA is just superb! High level Jiujitsu and amazing vibe. Everyone was very welcoming, friendly and humble. Staying for good!

Fantastic experience: Lugar receptivo, excelente professor , vai que eh sucesso !

Fantastic experience: Amazing time in here, these ppl are awesome!

Fantastic experience: I first Joined Ecjja in 2015 and im now a purple belt under Darragh I can honestly say that East Coast is by far the highest level of BJJ coaching that Ireland has to offer. So much so, that I travel 60 + mins from Drogheda to learn and train with the team. If you live in Dublin take advantage of a world class club at your doorstep!

Fantastic experience: Love it so far

Fantastic experience: My boys have been training in ECJJA for over 5 yrs now. They love it. Such a great environment to train and have fun..

Fantastic experience: Amazing club with brilliant coaches.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic club and atmosphere. The kids classes are taught by instructors who are fantastic roll models for the kids.

Fantastic experience: I was hooked after doing the beginners course at ECJJA. The coaching staff are knowledgeable and very polite making everyone feel welcome. Joining EC was one of the best descions I've ever made.

Fantastic experience: Started training here with no prior background in Martial arts, great atmosphere and very welcoming group of guys/girls. Home of Irish/European/World champions. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Top class coaching, friendly environment, a new challenge! If you're thinking of starting Jiu-Jitsu, check out ECJJA...you won't be disappointed!! They run a fantastic 8 week intro course!

Fantastic experience: Great people, great training and really good location for public transport routes and parking. Loads of classes during day and night so suits anyone, no matter what hours you work. Main benefit is that it's the best jiu jitsu gym in Ireland in terms of competition on an international stage.

Fantastic experience: Great place to learn jiu jitsu, great community. You will come out of every training session knowing more and wanting more! The instructors are very helpful and encouraging, both for beginners and those who have been training for years.

Fantastic experience: Don't think twice about signing up! I only wish I had started sooner. I watched my husband and kids going along to classes, but wondered whether it was something I would be really be interested in. The main thing about it is how fun it is and how much you are learning in each class, so you're never bored! Having tried every type of team sport and gym training (helpful to be strong, but not so fun), jiu jitsu was just so different and way more engaging. It's also great that it's something we can all do as a family and enjoy together. Just try it, you won't regret it. ;)

Fantastic experience: world class training, large mat area, nice people.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic facility, unparalleled coaching, friendly atmosphere and a brilliant place to train if in Dublin

Fantastic experience: The intro class at 11am on Tuesdays and Thursday has changed my life!

Fantastic experience: Couldn't recommend East Coast Jiu Jitsu Academy more. A very welcoming, fun atmosphere to train in but at the same time everyone who trains there is serious about the sport and is focused on improving. Everyone is welcome - male, female, adult, child, all sizes and fitness levels. Learn a new skill and get fit and make friends while doing it!

Fantastic experience: Brilliant club, friendly and knowledgeable coaches and a really enjoyable atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: Excellent facilities, and always improving. The staff and coaches are among the best in the country and are always looking to better you and themselves. Definitely suggest training here!

Fantastic experience: The academy has a great atmosphere with super friendly people willing to help anytime.

Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure of training at ECJJA for six months before having to leave Dublin. The intro curriculum is a seriously robust course which will give any beginner the tools to develop a Jiu Jitsu game they can start playing with after only a few weeks. Beyond intro, from Blue Belt to Brown Belt, each person coaching at the academy has been hand picked by Darragh O Conaill and all are clearly high level guys competing at international level competition. Just google Darragh and check out his resume. Theres not enough space on this review. Even with all the above said (high level guys and all that), the atmosphere couldn't be more welcoming and there is space on the mat for each type of Jiu Jitsu hopeful. Hopefully I'll get a chance to return and hopefully I'll have some colour on my waste by then. Oss.