MON · WED · FRI · 6:00–7:30PM · 940 OCEAN BEACH RD
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
in Denmark.
A grassroots community club at the Ocean Beach Angling Club. Three nights a week. No contracts, no ego, no experience needed. Your first month is free.
You've probably been thinking about this for a while.
Maybe you watched a UFC fight and thought "I should learn that." Maybe a Joe Rogan clip popped up in your feed. Maybe you saw the Mark Zuckerberg roll on Lex Fridman and thought huh, even him? Maybe a mate started training in Albany and won't shut up about it. Maybe you turned forty and realised you're a bit softer than you used to be. Maybe something happened, and you decided you wanted to be the kind of person who could handle themselves.
Whatever brought you to this page, you're not alone.
The single most common sentence we hear from new members is: "I've wanted to try this for ages but..."
But you weren't fit enough yet. But you didn't know what to wear. But you didn't want to be the worst person in the room. But you weren't sure if you'd be the only [woman / older person / beginner] there. But you didn't want a contract. But you didn't want to drive to Albany. But it felt like that's not really for someone like me.
We get it. Most of us were that person too.
So here's what we'd say if we were standing next to you at the IGA car park instead of a website: just come once. Wear shorts and a t-shirt. Don't bring anything. Don't tell anyone. If you hate it, no harm done, you've still done something most people only think about. If you love it, your first month is on us.
Sound fair?
What BJJ actually is, if you've never seen it before
It's the ground game. Wrestling and submissions. No punching. No kicking. Two people start standing, end up on the mat, and use leverage, position and patience to control each other. The Brazilians call it the gentle art because, weirdly, it really is one. It was specifically designed so a smaller, weaker person could control a bigger one through technique. That's the whole point.
If chess and wrestling had a baby, it'd be jiu-jitsu. We train hard and keep things respectful. Some of us love the sporting side and competition prep. Others are here for confidence, fitness, or just a better way to move. Most people are here for a mix of all of it. We train for fitness, for self-defence, for the puzzle of it and because once you start, it's hard to stop.
What's on the agenda:
- No-Gi (Mondays & Fridays): shorts and a rashie or t-shirt. More like wrestling. Fast, sweaty, simple to start.
- Gi (Wednesdays): the traditional kimono and belt. We've got Gis you can borrow until you decide if you want one of your own.
If you've never tried either, we'd suggest a Monday. You don't need to bring anything except yourself.
Who actually trains here
Tradies. Nurses. Surfers. Parents. Firefighters. Engineers. A retired carpenter. A school teacher with a tribe of kids who still makes the Wednesday class. A bunch of blokes who said they were "too old" three times before coming down. Some purple and brown belts staying sharp, fitting in sessions in between work swings and travel.
What they have in common: none of them were martial artists when they started.
What members say
"It's a lifelong journey. Years in and I'm still learning every week."
Scott
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"Moved to Denmark thinking I'd have to hang up the gi. Finding this club brought it all back."
Dan
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"The team's awesome — you're missing out."
Gilligan
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"Turn up unsure. Leave grinning. Every time."
Kai
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"Wish I'd started sooner. Just come try a class."
Tommy
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Why people actually start
We've asked. The reasons are usually some mix of these five.
01—To handle yourself.
"I want to know that if something happened, I'd have options. That I could protect my kids. That I can walk to my car at night and not feel small." Some people feel embarrassed to admit this, but it's real. One of our members is a former police officer, and he regularly says members with less than six months of training can handle themselves better than most cops he used to work with.
02—To get fit without it being boring.
An hour of jiu-jitsu is HIIT in disguise. You won't notice the workout because you'll be too busy trying to escape. Most of our members report losing weight, and all of them report getting a lot fitter, including the athletes among us.
03—To get out of your head.
There is no space left for anxiety, work emails, or the news cycle when someone is trying to put you in a triangle. People call this "moving meditation" or "the closest thing to free therapy." They're not wrong.
04—To find your people.
It's harder to make friends as an adult than anyone admits. In a small town like Denmark, the club gives you familiar faces, shared effort, and camaraderie each week. You might not find a new best mate overnight, but you will find people in your corner.
05—To do something hard that's yours.
Not for work. Not for the family. Not for anyone else. Just yours. A hobby with depth. Something you'll still be doing when you're seventy.
If one of those resonated, you're in the right place.
What happens on your first night
We're going to walk you through it minute by minute, because the unknown is the single biggest thing stopping you. Once you've read this, you'll have already done it in your head. Class runs from 6:00 to 7:30, and sparring from 7:00 to 7:30 is optional.
- 5:50pm
5:50pm —You arrive.
The Angling Club hall is just above the Ocean Beach car park, about ten minutes from town. You can park on the gravel out front. You'll see other people's cars and the lights on inside. If you're nervous, that's normal. Most of us sat in the car for a few minutes our first time too.
- 6:00pm
6:00pm —You walk in.
Class starts at 6:00. One of us will be at the door. We'll know your name because you messaged us beforehand. We'll show you where to leave your shoes (they don't go on the mat), where to put your bag, and where the toilets are.
- 6:10pm
6:10pm —We warm up.
Everyone lines up casually. The coach says g'day, asks if there's anyone new, and we start with a light warm-up. Some movement on the mats, basic falls, nothing wild. Nothing that requires a fitness base. You go at your pace.
- 6:25pm
6:25pm —We learn one thing.
The coach demonstrates a single position or technique. Maybe how to get out from under someone (the most useful thing in all of BJJ, by the way). Maybe how to keep someone from passing your guard. We break it down slowly. We say it three times.
- 6:45pm
6:45pm —You drill it.
You partner up with someone friendly, usually one of the experienced members, never another total beginner. You take turns being the "top" and the "bottom." You drill the move slowly, on cooperation, not competition.
- 7:00pm
7:00pm —Optional sparring rounds.
From 7:00 to 7:30, people who want to can spar (we call it "rolling"). You do not need to participate if you do not want to. You can keep drilling, watch, or call it there.
- 7:30pm
7:30pm —Pack down, say goodbye, and head home.
Class runs 6:00 to 7:30. We all help clean, roll up mats, and pack away. If you need to leave for family or other commitments, no stress. Just say goodbye on the way out.
That's it. That's the whole thing. The first night is genuinely the hardest, and once you've done it, you've already done the hardest part of jiu-jitsu.
The Offer
We're a not-for-profit community club, not a gym. Here's exactly what trying us looks like.
Your first month is free.
Come to every class for 30 days. No payment. No card on file. No "free trial that auto-renews." Just turn up.
You don't need any gear.
Shorts and a t-shirt is the whole list. We'll lend you a Gi for Wednesday classes if you want to try one.
No contract. Ever.
If you want to stay after the first month, it's $60/month — about $14 a week — paid however suits you. You can pause or stop any time, no notice, no awkward conversation. Travelling? Skip a month, come back when you're home.
Three nights a week, every week.
Monday and Friday no-gi, Wednesday gi. 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Same hall, same time, every week. Show up to one. Show up to all three. Up to you.
A real human at the door.
When you message us, you'll talk to one of us — usually the coach. We'll know your name when you arrive and we'll walk you in.
"What to expect" guide in your inbox.
If you'd rather lurk for a bit, we'll email you our first-night guide. No spam, no funnel. Read it whenever.
Just visiting Denmark? Drop in for $10.
Or if it's your first ever class, the drop-in is free. Same offer.
What's it actually cost?
| First month | Free |
| After that | $60/month (less than two takeaway coffees a week) |
| Casual drop-in | $10 |
| First drop-in if you've never trained | Free |
No joining fee. No equipment fee. No hidden anything.
"But what about…"
Here are the things people actually ask before their first class. We've heard them all. Some we've asked ourselves.
Who runs the club
There's no head coach and no franchise. We're a small-town club, and the senior belts take turns running the mats, instructing classes, sharing their knowledge, and making sure new people are looked after.
It started because the nearest BJJ academy was about an hour away in Albany and there were enough locals interested to fill a hall. That's still the whole idea: locals training three nights a week out of the Angling Club.
Nobody here is a world champion. Nobody's building an empire. We just want somewhere close to home to train, and we want to keep doing it for as long as we can.
If you message us, you'll be talking to one of the people you'll meet on the mat.
When, where, what, how much
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday — every week.
6:00pm — 7:30pm. We start on time and finish on time.
- Mondays — No-Gi (shorts and a t-shirt)
- Wednesdays — Gi (we'll lend you one)
- Fridays — No-Gi
Where
Denmark Angling Club Hall
940 Ocean Beach Rd, Ocean Beach WA 6333
Plenty of free parking on the gravel out front. Walk in the main door — we'll be on the mats inside.
What to bring
Shorts (no pockets, no zips). A t-shirt or rashie. A water bottle. Flip-thongs to walk to the mat. That's the whole list. No, you don't need a mouthguard for your first month. No, you don't need a Gi.
What it costs
First month — free.
After that — $60/month, no contract.
Visiting? — $10 a class.
First-ever class as a visitor — free.
Contact
WhatsApp us: 0474 873 156 (fastest reply, day or night)
Or just turn up on a Monday — we'll figure it out.
Visiting Denmark? Just passing through?
If you already train somewhere — welcome.
Drop in any session for $10. First class on us if it's your first ever. No contract, no paperwork, no hassle. Message ahead so we know to expect you and what level you're at — we'll make sure you get a good roll.
If you're a coach or a club planning a Denmark trip with a few of your team, get in touch. We can host an informal open mat.
The club: independent, not-for-profit, no affiliation and no politics. Just locals who love to train, with senior grades up to brown belt on the mats.
You've read this far.
The hardest part of starting jiu-jitsu — for almost everyone — is sending the first message.
Not the first class. Not the first roll. Not the first competition, the first promotion, the first injury, the first two-hour drive to a tournament.
The first message.
Five words is enough. "I'm thinking about trying Jiu-jitsu." We'll take it from there.
Or come down on Monday at 6pm. We'll be there.
PS — if you scrolled here without reading the rest:
We train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu three nights a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 6–7:30pm) at the Angling Club hall on Ocean Beach Rd. Beginners are who we're built for. Your first month is free, after that it's $60 a month with no contract. Wear shorts and a t-shirt. The hardest part is sending us a message. So just send the message.
— the crew at Denmark Grappling Club