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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the most popular martial arts in the world, and in Singapore, there are now tons of amazing BJJ gyms.

Thanks to the growing popularity of martial arts, fans all around the world have become familiar with the gentle art. BJJ isn’t only for professional athletes. People from all walks of life now call their BJJ gym their second home.

Here are the 5 best BJJ gyms in Singapore in 2020.

1) Evolve MMA

Evolve MMA is the top BJJ gym in Singapore and has been ranked by many of the world’s top media outlets, including Yahoo Sports, as Asia’s top martial arts academy.

Evolve MMA has the largest collection of world champions on Earth. Alongside their impressive list of instructors, Evolve MMA also has the largest class schedules in Asia, with over 700 classes across their outlets catering to beginners all the way up to professional martial artists. With outlets at Far East Square, Orchard Central, KINEX, and Clarke Quay Central, Evolve MMA is open 7 days a week and on all public holidays.

Over the last few years, Evolve MMA has produced many of Singapore’s top BJJ competitors. At the 2019 SEA Games, Evolve MMA students won the majority of Singapore’s medals in BJJ, bringing home 2 gold and 2 bronze medals. One of Evolve MMA’s BJJ instructors, BJJ World Champion Teco Shinzato, also serves as a coach for Team Singapore. One of Singapore’s brightest BJJ competitors, Constance Lien, who won a silver medal at the 2018 Asian Games, a gold medal at the 2019 SEA Games, and a BJJ World Championship in 2019, is proof that Evolve’s program is elite, having started her BJJ journey at Evolve MMA and risen through the ranks there.

Evolve MMA is also home to Asia’s top children’s martial arts program. Starting for children from the age of 4, Evolve MMA’s Children’s Program helps instill in children the values of martial arts. Evolve MMA also has world champion instructors in martial arts such as Muay Thai, boxing, mixed martial arts, submission grappling, and more. For people wanting to get a taste of what Evolve MMA has to offer, they offer complimentary trial classes.

https://evolve-mma.com/

2) Fight G

A BJJ gym that has been in and around the top of Singapore’s scene for many years, Fight G is known to most martial artists across the Lion City. Fight G teaches martial arts such as BJJ, boxing, Muay Thai, and mixed martial arts.

Their BJJ program is led by homegrown BJJ brown belt Kelvin Yeo, who has a deep understanding of the gentle art and is highly skilled at passing on the technical aspects of BJJ. Centrally located near Boat Quay and Clarke Quay, Fight G is open 6 days a week and offers classes for all experience levels.

Fight G is a great option for people looking to get a start in BJJ or continue their martial arts journey.

https://fightg.com/

3) Fortitude Martial Arts & Fitness

Founded in 2014, Fortitude Martial Arts & Fitness promotes a safe and positive learning environment for everyone at all ages. They have classes that cater to both leisure hobbyist and avid competitors.

Led by two high-level BJJ black belts, Vinc Tan and Shane Suzuki, they have a well-rounded program that caters to both beginners and advanced students. Professor Tan was the first Singaporean to be handed his black belt in Brazil when he was promoted there in June 2015. Having gone from white belt to black belt in 5 years, Professor Tan has been dedicated to BJJ ever since starting the art during his final year of university. As a BJJ coach, he has helped many of his students win medals at local and international competitions.

Fortitude’s other BJJ black belt, Shane Suzuki, is a two-time Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Champion. Awarded his black belt in 2014, he has lived in both Singapore and Australia and been training and competing alongside Vinc Tan for many years.

Fortitude is open 6 days a week and is located on Verdun Road and is a welcoming BJJ gym for all.

https://fortitudebjj.com/

4) Equilibrium Mixed Martial Arts

Founded in 2013, Equilibrium Mixed Martial Arts is a BJJ gym that has been around the Singapore martial arts scene for many years. With the two core arts of BJJ and Muay Thai, they are a platform for people that carry the same interest to train together.

Equilibrium’s BJJ program is led by Takeo “Draculino” Tani, a BJJ pioneer in Asia since 1994. He has coached numerous champions in World, European, Pan American, and Asian competitions.

Catering to people from all walks of life, such as students and working professionals, the majority of Equilibrium’s classes take place in the evening. They also have a children’s program. Other programs they have include yoga and movement and strength.

Equilibrium is open 7 days a week with a limited schedule on the weekends.

https://www.equilibrium.asia/

5) Team Highlight Reel Mixed Martial Arts

One of the newer BJJ gyms on the scene, Team Highlight Reel is a gym of highly-skilled coaches and competitors that deliver. They pride themselves on building homegrown competitors organically from the ground up.

The gym offers classes in BJJ, mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, and kettlebell training. Led by BJJ black belt Major Overall and wrestling coach Dom Chen, they are a fast-growing gym focusing on competing, fitness, and fun.

Located in Tanjong Pagar, Team Highlight Reel is open 6 days a week, and classes have a maximum capacity and thus are on a first-come, first-served basis.

So, if you’re a complete beginner or someone with experience looking to continue competing locally and internationally, Team Highlight Reel may be for you.