Grappling With Life is a non-profit organisation. Enhanced DBS Our goal is to help at-risk youth to learn and improve in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Our vision is to use BJJ to help build up resilient young people ready to handle life’s physical, social and mental health challenges, in a world of growing social and economic disparity. Hi, I'm Christopher Tulloch the founder of Grappling With Life a Community Interest Company based in the London borough of Newham. Grappling With Life is a non-profit organisation focused on working with children
Join Grappling With Life kids’ weekly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes
The Britannia Village Hall
65 Evelyn Street, London, E16 1TU
Tuesday: 6.30 - 7.45pm
Thursday: 5.30 -6.45pm
We wanted to let everyone know that we will no longer be going ahead with the planned Grappling With Life 2nd anniversary event, which was due to take place on Saturday 25th July.
Although the event had not yet been officially announced publicly, we know that word of it may have reached some people already, so we wanted to explain the situation clearly.
Unfortunately, due to a personal family emergency, I will have other commitments over the coming weeks and will not be able to give the event the time, organisation and preparation it properly deserves.
Putting on an event like this is quite labour intensive, and I would only want to do it if we could give it the care and attention needed to make it a success for our families, supporters and wider community.
Technically, Grappling With Life’s 2nd anniversary was in May, so we are not sure at this stage whether we will revisit the anniversary event later in the year. We will take some time and see what feels right.
However, we are still looking ahead. We hope to put on an event in the future to mark the launch of our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mentoring project, which is an important next step for Grappling With Life and the young people we support.
Thank you, as always, for your understanding and continued support.
04/07/2026
04/06/2026
We’re proud to share this update from our founder, Chris Tulloch.
Grappling With Life CIC has been awarded partial funding through People Powered Places for our Martial Arts and Mentoring project, after receiving 244 votes from the local community.
This support means a great deal to us. As a small CIC, every vote, share, conversation and message of encouragement helps us keep building.
Thank you to everyone who backed the project and helped us reach this point. We’re excited to keep working towards bringing accessible Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, mentoring and positive opportunities to young people in Newham.
31/05/2026
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31/05/2026
Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes:
Tuesdays: 6:30–7:45pm
Thursdays: 5:30–6:45pm
Ages 7–14
£5 a session
The Britannia Village Hall, 65 Evelyn Rd, London E16 1TU
Message us to book a space
Consistency makes a big difference when learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
One session a week is a great start. But when children train more than once a week, they have more of a chance to practise, remember the skills they have learned, and build confidence.
BJJ is learned through repetition, live practice, and problem-solving. The more consistently children train, the more they retain and the more confident they become in using their Jiu-Jitsu when it matters most.
We know it can be difficult to commit to two sessions a week, so to help, we are offering a 20% discount for children who train twice a week.
That means two sessions for £8 a week instead of £10.
Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes:
Tuesdays: 6:30–7:45pm
Thursdays: 5:30–6:45pm
Ages 7–14
£5
The Britannia Village Hall, 65 Evelyn Rd, London E16 1TU
Message us to book a space or ask about the twice-weekly discount.
17/05/2026
With just two sessions left before the half-term break, this is a great chance for the children to finish strong. Consistency makes a real difference in Jiu-Jitsu. The more regularly children train, the more confident they become, the better they remember techniques, and the more they learn to stay calm and focused when things feel difficult.
Let’s make the most of these final sessions before the break.
12/05/2026
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classes are now on at BV Hall.
New! Adult Jiu Jitsu classes starting at BV from Monday 11th May.
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28/04/2026
| Tuesday | 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Thursday | 3:45pm - 6pm |