No experience required
Beginners are welcome. Basic positions, movement and training rules are introduced progressively.
BJJ TRIAL CLASS ZURICH
Your first BJJ class in Zurich.
You do not need martial arts experience or a particular fitness level. Suitable sportswear and a water bottle are enough for your first session, and a coach helps you choose an appropriate starting class.
0experience required
Sportswearfor the first visit
Coachhelps you start
ZurichForchstrasse 225
YOUR FIRST VISIT
You do not need to understand BJJ before you arrive.
A trial class lets you experience the dojo, class structure and training culture. Tell us whether you have any previous experience and which days work for you, and we will recommend a sensible starting point.
No fitness test
You do not have to get fit before starting. Fitness develops through consistent training.
A suitable class
The team considers your experience, programme interest and possible training days before recommending a first session.
No competition pressure
You do not have to spar or compete in order to practise BJJ as a long-term hobby.
BEGINNER-FRIENDLY STARTS
Fundamentals and suitable all-level classes.
Where the current Zurich schedule explicitly lists Fundamentals or Beginner sessions, we show them below. If no suitable class appears, the team can recommend an appropriate all-level session.
Mon
Adults Gi BJJ FundamentalsGi · Fundamentals
Tue
Adults Gi BJJ FundamentalsGi · Fundamentals · 90 min
Wed
Adults Gi BJJ FundamentalsGi · Fundamentals
HOW TO PREPARE
Keep it simple for your first class.
Sportswear
Clean, comfortable clothing without hard zips or unsuitable parts is enough for a first visit.
Water & flip-flops
A water bottle and flip-flops for moving off the mat are useful.
Arrive a little early
Come a few minutes before class so you can orient yourself and briefly meet the coach.
Ask questions
Say openly when something is new, unclear or uncomfortable. A trial should give you a realistic and safe first impression.
COACHING
Coaches who make technique understandable.
The coaching team combines teaching experience, technical detail and practical mat experience.
Black Belt
Tiago De Paula
Founder · Head Coach
Black Belt
Pedro Ledermann
BJJ · Adults & Kids Coach
Brown Belt
Hian Finocchio
BJJ · Adults & Kids Coach
ZURICH DOJO
Forchstrasse 225, 8032 Zurich
The original Tiago de Paula BJJ dojo is at Forchstrasse 225, where beginners, experienced members and competitors train across BJJ, No-Gi and complementary MMA formats.
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FAQ
Questions before your BJJ trial class in Zurich.
01Do I need BJJ experience?+
No. You can start as a complete beginner. Just tell us that this will be your first BJJ class.
02What should I bring?+
Clean, comfortable sportswear without hard zips, a water bottle and flip-flops are useful for a first visit.
03Do I need a Gi?+
Not necessarily for your first visit. If the recommended class requires a Gi, the team will clarify what you need beforehand.
04Do I have to spar?+
No. Live training is introduced progressively. You do not have to prove anything in your first class and competition is optional.
05How do I book the trial?+
Use the request form, choose Zurich Dojo and the programme you are interested in, and tell us a day that works if possible.
06Can I train in English?+
Yes. The team is international and includes English-speaking coaches. Tell us in your request if you prefer guidance in English.
TIAGO DE PAULA BJJ · ZURICH
Ready for your first BJJ class?
Send your request, choose Zurich and tell us briefly which programme interests you. We will recommend the right starting point.
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