Never trained before? That’s exactly who this is for. Start safe, learn from the ground up, and discover why jiu jitsu becomes a practice for life.
No experience needed · Max 10 per class · Safe & technical · Personal guidance
Starting jiu jitsu can feel intimidating — the unfamiliar moves, the worry of getting hurt, the fear of being the only beginner in the room. At BJJ House in Ginowan, Okinawa, none of that holds true. With a maximum of ten students per class, your first steps are guided personally by the most senior black belt on the island. You won’t be thrown to the wolves. You’ll be taught — carefully, patiently, from the very first day.
No experience needed. You don’t have to be fit, flexible, or young — just willing to show up. With max ten on the mat, we guide your first steps personally and safely.
The hardest part is the first message. We’ll take it from there.
Why beginners thrive here
No experience required. Everyone starts somewhere. You don’t need to be fit, flexible, or young. You need to show up. We build the rest with you, one class at a time.
Ten students, real attention. In a packed gym a beginner gets lost. Here, with ten on the mat at most, your instructor sees you, corrects you, and sets the pace to you. It’s the fastest, safest way to learn.
Safe by design. The biggest fear beginners have is injury. We answer it directly: technique over force, controlled training, no ego. You learn to move well before you ever train hard — so jiu jitsu builds you up instead of breaking you down.
A method made to be learned. Helio’s Flow Jiu Jitsu System teaches the art through timing and structure rather than strength. That’s a gift to beginners: you understand why a technique works, not just how to muscle through it.
What your first class looks like
You arrive 15 minutes early. We get you set up — gi or comfortable clothes are fine for a first visit. You’ll warm up, learn a few foundational movements, and drill them slowly with guidance. No one expects you to know anything. By the end of one class you’ll already understand more about jiu jitsu than most people ever do.
Class schedule
- Tuesday — 18:30–20:00
- Thursday — 18:30–20:00
- Saturday — 09:30–11:30
All levels train together, with beginners guided at their own pace.
Address: Ojana 5-13-13, B1, Ginowan-shi, Okinawa, Japan.
No experience, no pressure — just your first step.
Prefer to start at home?
Want to get familiar with the fundamentals before stepping on the mat — or learning from outside Okinawa? The Flow Jiu Jitsu System online course teaches the same method, at your own pace.
Frequently asked questions
Can I start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with no experience?
Yes. BJJ House welcomes complete beginners. No experience, fitness level, or background is required — every class is taught with beginners in mind.
Is jiu jitsu safe for beginners?
At BJJ House, safety comes first. We emphasize technique over force and controlled training, so beginners learn without unnecessary risk of injury.
What should I bring to my first class?
Bring comfortable clothes or a gi if you have one, water, and arrive 15 minutes early. That’s it — we handle the rest.
How many students are in a beginner class?
Classes are capped at ten students, so beginners get close, personal instruction from the start.
Do I need to be fit to start jiu jitsu?
No. Jiu jitsu builds your fitness over time. You start where you are, and the training meets you there.
BJJ House Okinawa — Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Ginowan, led by Helio Damiani Jr., 5th-degree black belt and the most senior in Okinawa. Max 10 students per class. Safe, technical, for life.
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