Transform House, 16 Wellington Rd, London, Greater London
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Claim this gymLegion Grappling Academy has been a fixture in East London since 2011, but its roots go further back through the work of founder Dr Amir Eslami and his father, Coach Ali Eslami. The academy’s philosophy is shaped by their family tradition in Iranian wrestling, with Coach Ali having competed internationally and passed on his knowledge and discipline to his son. Dr Amir began developing his own wrestling and submission grappling curriculum in the mid-1990s, later earning his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Jude Samuel in 2024. The result is a grappling school that blends strong wrestling foundations with modern BJJ, and a clear, structured approach to teaching. The academy runs a broad timetable for adults and youth, covering wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (gi and no-gi), judo, and MMA. Men’s and women’s classes are kept separate where needed, with female-only BJJ and judo sessions operating a strict closed mat policy. There is a strong emphasis on technical progression, with a grading system that gives students a clear path from beginner to advanced levels. The youth programme is split for boys and girls, each with their own classes in wrestling, BJJ, and judo. Sessions are designed to build confidence, resilience, and respect, as well as technical skill. The facility itself is purpose-built for grappling, with over 3,800 square feet of mat space, dedicated strength and conditioning areas, and recently updated changing rooms. Legion Grappling Academy has grown to more than 200 members and continues to invest in both its space and its curriculum, offering a serious training environment for anyone interested in grappling sports in London. The academy does not operate a front desk; all admin is handled online so members and visitors can head straight to the mats.
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