From Tuesday 1st October 2024, we will be testing out a class in Filton, at CrossFit Bristol North, with a view to adding more jiu jitsu classes in future. Initially, it will be every Tuesday from 19:30-20:30, a short 14 minute walk from Filton Abbey Wood train station.
Unit 8 Long Down Ave,
Stoke Gifford,
Bristol
BS16 1GU
Your first week is free, then after that it is £35 a month (for once a week training), or £50 if you want unlimited classes. That includes all of the Artemis BJJ locations: for our full timetable, have a look here.
Any questions, email us and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
The next Artemis BJJ Germany Camp will take place on the 18th/19th October 2025, in Berlin at Modersohn Grundschule Sporthalle. If you would like to book your spot (£75, limited places and non-refundable) contact info@artemisbjj.com. There will be at least 8hrs of training in total, across Saturday and Sunday, with both classes and open mat time.
Instructors in the past have included Anna Mack (from RGA Wien), Gamila Kanew (elite competitor), PJ Lucey(top notch instructor based in Ireland), Vanessa Lubow(from Fenriz) and Can Sönmez (Artemis BJJ head instructor).
Tickets for our camps are non-refundable as the proceeds are used to pay for the venue and the instructors. However, you can of course sell that ticket on if it turns out you can no longer make an event. Please follow the Artemis BJJ Facebook page if you would like to stay updated on future camps. For footage of previous camps, head over to Instagram.
To get an idea of the camp timetable, here’s the provisional schedule, subject to change:
SATURDAY 18th OCTOBER 2025:
10:30-11:30 Can Sönmez
11:30-11:50 Open Mat
11:50-12:50 Vanessa Lubow
12:50-13:10 Open Mat
13:10-14:10 PJ Lucey
14:10-14:30 Open Mat
Thanks to our wonderful American friends, we’re attending a camp in the USA. This will take place from the 6th to the 8th September 2024, at Foundations Jiu Jitsu in Madison, WI, USA.
There are two rates (please note, both of them are non-refundable). For only the weekend, the standard ticket is £75, while the full Long Weekend price for all three days is just £85. There will be at least 15hrs of training in total, across Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with both classes and open mat time. Planned social activities will also be available. If you would like to book your spot, contact info@artemisbjj.com
The instructors will include Charles Harriott (a highly in demand instructor who travels the world), Hillary Witt (from Pennsylvania, co-owner of Inverted Gear), Mike Buckman-Cowling (from Origin BJJ in London, UK), Jillian Peterson (another of the awesome BJJ Globetrotters black belt network), Can Sönmez (head coach at Artemis BJJ) and Mike Velotta (almost three decades of grappling experience).
TICKETS
Tickets for these camps are non-refundable as the proceeds are used to pay for the venue and the instructors. However, you can of course sell that ticket on if it turns out you can no longer make an event. Please follow the Artemis BJJ Facebook page if you would like to stay updated on future camps. For footage of previous camps, head over to Instagram.
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY 6th SEPTEMBER 2024
13:30-13:45 Open Mat
13:45-14:45 Can Sönmez
14:45-15:00 Open Mat
15:00-16:00 Can Sönmez
16:00-16:30 Open Mat
SATURDAY 7th SEPTEMBER 2024:
10:00-10:15 Open Mat
10:15-11:15 Can Sönmez
11:15-11:30 Open Mat
11:30-12:30 Hillary Witt
12:30-13:30 Open Mat/Lunch
13:30-14:30 Mike Velotta
14:30-14:45 Open Mat
14:45-15:45 Jillian Peterson
15:45-16:00 Open Mat
SUNDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 2024
10:00-10:15 Open Mat
10:15-11:15 Can Sönmez
11:15-11:30 Open Mat
11:30-12:30 Mike Velotta
12:30-13:30 Open Mat/Lunch
13:30-14:30 Charles Harriott
14:30-14:45 Open Mat
14:45-15:45 Michael Buckman-Cowling
15:45-16:00 Open Mat
What: The concept behind a GrappleThon is very simple: at least two people are grappling at any one point over a predetermined period.
When: 14:00 on Saturday 30th September 2023 until 14:00 on Sunday 1st October 2023.
Where: At our central location in Bristol, by LA Gym (specifically, the LA Combat entrance, so keep walking when you see LA Gym). Head to 7 Easton Road, Bristol, BS5 0BY.
How: To take part, simply turn up and roll. If you want to earn a fantastic custom Meerkatsu t-shirt (kindly provided by Tatami Fightwear), there’s only one way: fundraise! Head here for the main fundraising page. To earn a t-shirt, set up your own fundraising page supporting Weston Hospicecare, here. (be sure to contact us with the link, so we know you’re fundraising). Note that our limited number of t-shirts will be awarded in order of total amount fundraised, until we run out.
Why: In memory of (kids’ team head instructor) Tracey’s father, this year we will be supporting Weston Hospicecare. To learn more about their important work, have a read of their website, here.
Donate: Head to our JustGiving donations page, here.
Press: Take a look at the Artemis BJJ press page for upcoming articles and interviews about the GrappleThon (as well as previous events), here. For pictures and videos from both previous and current Artemis BJJ GrappleThons, go to our Instagram channel.
Simultaneously with the GrappleThon, we’ll also be running a Warhammer40kThon, aiming for 24hrs of continuous heresy! So even if you’re not super keen on BJJ, you can still take part.
Thanks to our wonderful sponsors, renowned BJJ apparel brand Tatami Fightwear and top BJJ artist Meerkatsu
The next Artemis BJJ Germany Camp will take place on the 7th/8th October 2023, at the Sanefighting gym in München. If you would like to book your spot (£75, limited places and non-refundable) contact info@artemisbjj.com. There will be at least 8hrs of training in total, across Saturday and Sunday, with both classes and open mat time.
Instructors will include Helen Harper (pro-MMA fighter and TUF alum), Chris Paines (in demand globally for his game-changing seminars), PJ Lucey(top notch instructor based in Ireland) and Can Sönmez (Artemis BJJ head instructor).
Tickets for our camps are non-refundable as the proceeds are used to pay for the venue and the instructors. However, you can of course sell that ticket on if it turns out you can no longer make an event. Please follow the Artemis BJJ Facebook page if you would like to stay updated on future camps. For footage of previous camps, head over to Instagram.
To get an idea of the camp timetable, here’s the provisional schedule, subject to change:
SATURDAY 7th OCTOBER 2023:
10:30-11:30 Can Sönmez (Mount Chokes, Gi)
11:30-11:50 Open Mat
11:50-12:50 PJ Lucey (Lasso Guard, Gi)
12:50-13:10 Open Mat
13:10-14:10 Helen Harper (Wrestling, NoGi)
14:10-14:30 Open Mat
15:30-16:30 Trauma Informed Coaching, with Laurien Zurhake
16:30-18:00 München Walk
18:30-20:30 Dinner at Gaststätte Atzinger
SUNDAY 8th OCTOBER 2023
10:30-11:30 Can Sönmez (S Mount Attacks, Gi/NoGi)
11:30-11:50 Open Mat
11:50-12:50 Helen Harper (Wrestling, NoGi)
12:50-13:10 Open Mat
13:10-14:10 Chris Paines (Magic, Gi/NoGi)
14:10-14:30 Open Mat
Here’s a clip from the Artemis BJJ Hamburg Camp in 2022, to whet your appetite:
The next Artemis BJJ Bristol Camp will take place from the 14th to the 17th March 2025, at our central location in Bristol, UK.
There are two rates (please note, both of them are non-refundable). For only the weekend, the standard Artemis BJJ Camp ticket is £75 (two days), while the full Long Weekend price for up to four days is just £95. There will be at least 30hrs of training in total, across Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, with both classes and open mat time (the ticket also includes access to local Artemis BJJ sessions). Planned social activities and optional excursions will also be available. If you would like to book your spot, contact info@artemisbjj.com
Instructors will be Seymour Yang (famous for his Meerkatsu brand), Jenniffer Briggs (founder of Betws BJJ), Mike Buckman-Cowling (one of our popular regulars, based in London), Tanya Lindsay (from Exeter BJJ), Beata Gozdziaszek (Roger Gracie black belt and powerhouse competitor), Pete Zawadzki (based in Gloucester), PJ Lucey (head of SBG Killarney and BJJ Globetrotters legend), Emily Eyles (from Pedro Bessa Bristol), Dónal Carmody (one of the first BJJ black belts from County Kerry in Ireland) and Can Sönmez (head coach at Artemis BJJ).
Tickets for our camps are non-refundable as the proceeds are used to pay for the venue and the instructors. However, you can of course sell that ticket on if it turns out you can no longer make an event. Please follow the Artemis BJJ Facebook page if you would like to stay updated on future camps. For footage of previous camps, head over to Instagram. There are also some videos on YouTube, like Seymour’s class from the Artemis BJJ Autumn Camp 2024:
SCHEDULE
If you’re looking for things to do when you’re not on the mats, take a look at the helpful info on our Bristol page. In terms of BJJ sessions, here is an example schedule, subject to change:
FRIDAY 14th MARCH 2025
07:30-08:30 Artemis BJJ Class
12:30-13:30 Artemis BJJ Class
13:30-15:00 Lunch/Open Mat
15:00-16:00 Can Sönmez
16:00-16:20 Open Mat
16:20-17:20 PJ Lucey
17:20-18:30 Open Mat
18:30-20:00 Artemis BJJ Class (Clifton Venue)
18:00-21:00 Food & drinks at Wiper & True
SATURDAY 15th MARCH 2025:
09:00-10:00 Mike Buckman-Cowling
10:00-10:20 Open Mat
10:20-11:20 Emily Eyles
11:20-12:20 Lunch/Open Mat
12:20-13:20 Dónal Carmody
13:20-13:40 Open Mat
13:40-14:40 Tanya Lindsay
14:40-16:00 Open Mat
19:00-21:00 Dinner
SUNDAY 16th MARCH 2025
09:20-10:20 Jenniffer Briggs<
10:30-11:45 Artemis BJJ Kids Class
11:45-12:00 Lunch/Open Mat
12:00-13:00 Pete Zawadzki
13:00-13:20 Open Mat
13:20-14:20 Beata Gozdziaszek
14:20-14:40 Open Mat
14:40-15:40 Seymour Yang
15:40-17:00 Open Mat
19:00-22:00 Dinner at Pieminister
MONDAY 17th MARCH 2025
06:30-07:30 Artemis BJJ Class
10:00-11:00 Can Sönmez
11:00-11:20 Open Mat
11:20-12:20 Can Sönmez
12:20-15:00 Open Mat
18:30-19:30 Artemis BJJ Blue Belt+ Workshop
19:30-20:30 Artemis BJJ Beginners Class
What: The concept behind a GrappleThon is very simple: at least two people are grappling at any one point over a predetermined period.
When: 14:00 on Saturday 4th June 2022 until 14:00 on Sunday 5th June 2022.
Where: At our central location in Bristol, by LA Gym (specifically, the LA Combat entrance, so keep walking when you see LA Gym). Head to 7 Easton Road, Bristol, BS5 0BY.
How: To take part, simply turn up and roll. If you want to earn a fantastic custom Meerkatsu t-shirt (kindly provided by Tatami Fightwear), there’s only one way: fundraise! Head here for the main fundraising page. To earn a t-shirt, set up your own fundraising page supporting Ukraine, here. (be sure to contact us with the link, so we know you’re fundraising). Note that our limited number of t-shirts will be awarded in order of total amount fundraised, until we run out.
Why: Due to the horrifying humanitarian crisis taking place in the Ukraine, this year we will be supporting the Ukraine Crisis Appeal from the British Red Cross. To learn more about their important work, have a read of their website, here.
Donate: Head to our JustGiving donations page, here.
Press: Take a look at the Artemis BJJ press page for upcoming articles and interviews about the GrappleThon (as well as previous events), here. For pictures and videos from both previous and current Artemis BJJ GrappleThons, go to our Instagram channel.
Simultaneously with the GrappleThon, we’ll also be running a Rolla(d20)thon, aiming for 24hrs of continuous D&D. So even if you’re not super keen on BJJ, you can still take part (and with WiFi, you can join one of our DnD sessions wherever you are in the world).
Thanks to our wonderful sponsors, renowned BJJ apparel brand Tatami Fightwear and top BJJ artist Meerkatsu
Our main location in Central Bristol has a packed timetable of BJJ classes, with lots and lots of open mat. We normally have several classes a day, including both lunchtime and evening sessions. The entrance has a large X written above it.
7 Easton Road,
Bristol,
BS5 0BY
We are then up two flights of stairs. Be sure to take your shoes off before stepping onto the mat. If you’d like to carry your bike up, that’s fine, there is space to leave them by the wall. Be aware that the door may be shut during the daytime, so you will need to ask us for the code in advance.
Your first week is free, then after that it is £35 a month (for once a week training), or £50 if you want unlimited classes.
What: The concept behind a GrappleThon is very simple: at least two people are grappling at any one point over a predetermined period.
When: 14:00 on Saturday 4th December 2021 until 14:00 on Sunday 5th December 2021.
Where: At our central location in Bristol, by LA Gym (specifically, the LA Combat entrance, so keep walking when you see LA Gym). Head to 7 Easton Road, Bristol, BS5 0BY.
How: To take part, simply turn up and roll. However, please note that you will be required to show proof of your covid vaccination in order to attend. If you want to earn a fantastic custom Meerkatsu t-shirt (kindly provided by Tatami Fightwear), there’s only one way: fundraise! Head here for the main fundraising page. To earn a t-shirt, set up your own fundraising page supporting Suicide Prevention Bristol, here. (be sure to contact us with the link, so we know you’re fundraising). Note that our limited number of t-shirts will be awarded in order of total amount fundraised, until we run out.
Why: After a difficult time for everybody’s mental health, this year we will be supporting Suicide Prevention Bristol. To learn more about their important work, have a read of their website, here.
Donate: Head to our JustGiving donations page, here.
Press: Take a look at the Artemis BJJ press page for upcoming articles and interviews about the GrappleThon (as well as previous events), here. For pictures and videos from both previous and current Artemis BJJ GrappleThons, go to our Instagram channel.
Simultaneously with the GrappleThon, we’ll also be running a Rolla(d20)thon, aiming for 24hrs of continuous D&D. So even if you’re not super keen on BJJ, you can still take part (and with WiFi, you can join one of our DnD sessions wherever you are in the world).
Thanks to our wonderful sponsors, renowned BJJ apparel brand Tatami Fightwear and top BJJ artist Meerkatsu
If you have any questions, drop us a line on info@artemisbjj.com.
Your first session is free, then after that it is £35 a month (for once a week training), or £50 if you want unlimited classes (which include our two locations in Bristol, which are more established so have lots of sessions).
