Point Blank Gym

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a grappling martial art; in other words, no strikes are allowed. You can win a BJJ match either on points or by applying a hold to your opponent that forces them submit (to tap out). BJJ focuses on technique, skill and the correct use of leverage. This means that it can be used by a smaller opponent to defeat a much larger one.

We run ladies only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes twice a week. BJJ promotes the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant by using proper technique, leverage.

Classes are taught by Coach Olga Lyashevska. Olga is a black belt in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and in Judo and is an experienced international competitor, Olga recently won a gold medal at the World Master Jiu-Jitsu Championship.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a grappling martial art; in other words no strikes are allowed. BJJ focuses on technique, skill and the correct use of leverage. This means that it can be used by a smaller opponent to defeat a much larger one.

Whether you just want to get fitter and learn a new sport, or whether you have ambitions of one day competing, there is a place for you in at Point Blank Gym. We have a friendly and welcoming team atmosphere that is suitable for complete beginners.

How much is it to sign up? We are currently running a new promotion where you can have a 14 day, no obligation, free trial before signing up so feel free to call down and try out some classes at no charge.

Do I need to be fit to join? Not at all, as we always say, getting you fit is our job. It’s natural to be a bit worried about not being fit enough to train but it is really not an issue. Once you start training in BJJ you will start getting fitter as you are learning. Everyone gets tired during their first class but you’ll be surprised how quickly you start coming up to speed.

Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport. You can incorporate techniques from any martial art into your MMA game; however, the most effective and most popularly-used combination of martial arts is kickboxing, muay thai, wrestling, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ).

An MMA fight starts off standing, and the fighters usually begin by using kickboxing and muay thai striking techniques until one of them uses wrestling to bring the fight to the ground. There the fighters usually use a combination of BJJ grappling techniques along with striking. Striking on the ground is known as ground and pound (GnP).