Pathway Jiu-Jitsu ⋅ Treforest, Pontypridd
BJJ Beginners Course
8-weeks. Every Monday. No experience needed. Our beginners course in Treforest, Pontypridd is built specifically for complete beginners, to lay the foundations of BJJ and integrate into a supportive community.
- April 2026
- Monday ⋅ 7pm
- Treforest, Pontypridd
- No experience needed
- 60 minute sessions
8
Structured Weeks
£50
Course Fee
60
Minute Sessions
x2
Intakes Each Year
About the course
Looking for a BJJ beginners course in Pontypridd? This is it.
Pathway Jiu-Jitsu runs an 8-week structured beginners course in Treforest every Monday at 7pm. It’s designed from the ground up for complete beginners, covering everything from how to move safely on the mat through to your first submissions. Small groups, structured sessions, and a clear outcome after eight weeks.
No experience needed. No martial arts background required. Just show up.
What is BJJ?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art focused on ground fighting and submission. The goal is to use technique, leverage, and positioning to control your opponent rather than overpower them. It does not matter how big or strong you are. What matters is knowing what to do.
It is one of the most practical self-defence systems you can learn, and consistently one of the most beginner-friendly martial arts communities you will find anywhere. People who train BJJ tend to stick with it for life.
At Pathway Jiu-Jitsu in Treforest we teach it from absolute scratch, no experience or fitness level required.
Course Contents
Here’s what to expect from our 8-week course
| 1 | Welcome to the matGym etiquette, how to fall safely, positional awareness, what BJJ is and why it works |
| 2 | The closed guardControlling distance, breaking posture, why guard is one of BJJ's most powerful positions |
| 3 | Escapes - mountTrap and roll, elbow-knee escape - building the habit of moving early under pressure |
| 4 | Escapes - side controlHip escape to recover guard, frames and distance |
| 5 | Passing the guardTorreando pass, knee slice basics - understanding what the top player is trying to do |
| 6 | Submissions part 1Rear naked choke from back control, armbar from mount |
| 7 | Submissions part 2Guillotine from guard or standing, triangle choke introduction, light positional drilling |
| 8 | Final nightPositional rolling, review of the course and an introduction to Pathway's regular classes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be fit to start BJJ?
Not at all. The course is built for complete beginners at any fitness level. You will get fitter as you train, that is part of the process.
What is BJJ and is it suitable for beginners?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a ground-based martial art focused on control and submission. It is one of the most beginner-friendly martial arts because technique beats strength. You do not need to be big, strong, or athletic to get started.
Do I need a gi for the beginners course?
No. Comfortable training clothes are fine. A t-shirt and shorts or joggers work perfectly. Although feel free to wear one if you already own one.
Where is Pathway Jiu-Jitsu?
We are based at A5 Hub, Unit G8, Severn Road, Treforest Industrial Estate, Pontypridd, CF37 5SP.
How do I sign up for the BJJ beginners course?
Fill in the form below to register your interest and book your spot.