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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies and fitboxing classes in Valencia that welcome English-speaking newcomers and travellers, checked against their own websites.
The jiu-jitsu academies listed here are in San Marcelino and Camins al Grau, and the fitboxing studio is in Ruzafa. None is inside Ciutat Vella, so expect a short metro, bus or bike ride from the old town.
Membership follows the gym pattern: a monthly cuota by direct debit, usually a matrícula on joining, and often a cheaper rate for two sessions a week rather than unlimited access. Ask whether open mat and the strength room are included in the price, whether there is a permanencia clause, and how to pay for the first month while your Spanish bank account is still pending.
On the mats, instruction is mostly Spanish but leans heavily on demonstration, and BJJ terminology is the same everywhere, so a beginner with no Spanish follows along more easily than expected.
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Schools below were checked against their own websites in 2026, with addresses and contact details taken from them.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (gi and no-gi)
Run by Ezekiel Zayas, a black belt since 2010 and a two-time IBJJF European master champion. Kids classes from age 6, morning and evening adult classes, no-gi sessions and a free trial class.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Gracie Barra method
Local Gracie Barra school in Camins al Grau, following the network's structured curriculum. The school takes enquiries by WhatsApp and Instagram, both linked from its website.
Fitboxing - boxing technique + cardio
Group-class fitboxing chain in Ruzafa. Choreographed 47-minute boxing-based workouts on free-standing bags, a friendly entry point for total beginners. A trial session costs 9.95 EUR.
Many BJJ academies offer a free trial class, and fitboxing chains a low-cost intro session. Bring your own kimono if you have one - if not, message ahead and they often have loaners.
To compete you need a federation licence: jiu-jitsu goes through the Valencian judo and associated disciplines federation, boxing through the Valencian boxing federation. Your gym handles the paperwork. The boxing federation lists an adult amateur licence at 70 EUR a year; the judo federation lists 43 EUR for adults on its September to December 2026 price list.
Monthly fees vary by academy and by how many sessions a week you train. Ask for the current rate, the joining fee (matrícula) and any permanencia clause when you book your trial class.
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