Find your focus
on the mat.
Focus BJJ is a Friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for kids and adults in Cramond, Edinburgh, led by 3rd Degree Black Belt coach Bryan Thomson. Whatever your age or ability, your first class is free.
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Welcome to Focus BJJ
A martial art for the whole family
Focus BJJ is a friendly and welcoming Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club in Edinburgh, offering classes for adults and children of all ages and abilities. Our focus is simple: great coaching, an inclusive environment and a strong sense of community both on and off the mats.
BJJ is a grappling martial art built on technique, leverage and movement rather than strength. It is a fantastic way to build fitness, confidence and resilience, with a real team and community around it. Whatever your age, ability or experience, there is a place for you on the mat.
First class free
Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Confidence. Resilience. Fitness. And plenty of fun.
Our kids' classes give children a fun, positive introduction to martial arts in a friendly, supportive environment. Games, movement and real BJJ technique are combined with structure, so children learn to listen, work with a partner and respect their coaches and teammates. No experience needed.
More than a martial art
Builds confidence, resilience and problem-solving that lasts well beyond the mats.
Belts and gradings
A clear path to progress, judged on effort, attitude and development, not just winning.
Safe and supervised
Age-appropriate training with all sparring closely supervised, from the very first class.
All levels welcome
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
You just need to start.
BJJ is genuinely for everyone. You don't need a martial arts background, and you certainly don't need to get fit first. Whether you are completely new, returning to exercise, or an experienced grappler, you will be made welcome. It is built on technique, timing and leverage, so everyone develops their own style.
Get fit as you learn
Don't get fit to start BJJ. Training BJJ is how you get fitter.
A real community
No ego and no intimidating gym culture, just people who enjoy BJJ and look after each other.
Progress for life
Work through white to black belt at your own pace. There is always more to learn.
Head Coach
Bryan Thomson
3rd Degree Black Belt
Bryan began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2006, training under Rick Young in Edinburgh. Now a 3rd Degree Black Belt with over 20 years on the mat, he has competed internationally in Brazil, the USA and across Europe, including double silver at the European Championships in both his weight and the open category.
He has also competed in MMA and has a longstanding passion for health and fitness. As a coach, his focus is a friendly, welcoming and safe environment where people of all ages and abilities can enjoy BJJ, build confidence and keep improving.
Kids & Adults
Experienced Coach
Black Belt
3rd Degree
Over 20 years
BJJ Experience
Europeans
Medalist
The BJJ journey
A path that lasts a lifetime
White
Where everyone begins
Blue
Solid fundamentals
Purple
Advanced technique
Brown
Refinement and control
Black
Mastery of the art
Children and adults work through the belt system, earning stripes and new belts as they progress.
Schedule & membership
Simple to join
All classes run on Thursdays at Cramond Kirk main hall. Your first class is free, with no obligation to join.
Little Focus
Every Thursday
Kids · Ages 4 to 8
17:00 – 17:45
Junior Focus
Every Thursday
Kids · Ages 9 to 14
17:00 – 17:45
Adult BJJ
Every Thursday
Adults · All levels
18:00 – 19:00
What members say
Loved by parents and members
Inside the club
Life on the mat
Get in touch
Book a class or say hello
Where
Cramond Kirk Main Hall
16 Cramond Glebe Rd, Edinburgh EH4 6NS
Kids
Thursdays, 17:00 to 17:45
Adults
Thursdays, 18:00 to 19:00
07827 327320
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