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The mat
doesn't ask
who you are.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Kigali. Gi and No-Gi, fundamentals to competition. Women's program, kids, and open mats. Two locations, six days a week.

2 locations
6 days
Gi + No-Gi
All levels
Kigali BJJ public demo on the mat
Open to all
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8
Coaches
2
Locations, Remera & Kimi
6
Training days a week
4
Programs
01 / Programs

Four ways onto the mat.

4 programs
All levels welcome
Drop-in any time
Gi

The classical form. Uniform, grips, sleeve and collar control. Best for technical foundations and for first-time students.

All levels · 60 min
No-Gi

Rash-guard and shorts, no collar. Faster pace, wrestling and leg-lock integration, ideal for MMA crossover.

All levels · 60 min
Ladies

Women-only sessions led by Lorenzo with Esther as assistant coach. All levels welcome, a safe space to learn the game.

Closed · 60 min
Open mat

Unstructured roll time. Drill what you want, spar whoever shows up. Gi or no-gi, your call.

Drop-in · 90 min
02 / Curriculum

A vocabulary
of positions.

12-week syllabus cycle
Drop in any time

Every class revolves around a handful of core shapes. Fundamentals drills them until they feel obvious; advanced classes layer attacks, escapes, and counters on top.

Closed guard
Closed guard
Control from your back, legs locked around the hips.
Half guard
Half guard
One leg trapped, the crossroads between sweep and pass.
Knee on belly
Knee on belly
Mobile top pressure, one step from the mount.
Mount
Mount
Top control, where finishes open up.
Back control
Back control
Highest-scoring position, the choke is close.
And more
Takedowns, sweeps, submissions.

The curriculum cycles through a full syllabus over 12 weeks. Drop in any time, every class stands alone.

See schedule
03 / This week

Mats open
six days a week.

Times Kigali (CAT)
Reset every Sunday
Holidays posted on IG
04 / Coaches

The people
running the mat.

8 active coaches
Head Lorenzo, brown belt
Ladies Lorenzo + Esther
Coach Lorenzo
Lorenzo
Head coach
Coach Islam
Islam
Coach
Coach Manzi
Manzi
Coach
Coach Hannan
Hannan
Coach
Coach Esther
Esther
Ladies Coach
Coach Alain
Alain
Coach
Coach Chris
Chris
Coach
Coach Jun
Jun
Assistant coach
05 / Locations

Two gyms.
One community.

Remera main mat
Kimi morning & women

Remera

Main
Fitnesspoint Remera
KG 11 Ave, Gasabo District
Kigali, Rwanda
Mon 18:00 Women · 19:00 Comp team
Tue 18:00 Fundamentals · 19:00 BJJ
Wed 19:00 BJJ Gi
Thu 18:00 Fundamentals · 19:00 BJJ Gi
Fri 18:00 BJJ No-Gi
Sat 12:30 Open mat
Directions →

Kimi

Morning & Women
Fitnesspoint Kimihurura
KG 622 St, Gasabo District
Kigali, Rwanda
Tue 07:30 BJJ
Wed 17:30 Women
Fri 07:30 BJJ
Directions →
06 / Pricing

Pricing through
Fitnesspoint.

Billed by Fitnesspoint
No contracts
Drop-in
Single class
Ask Fitnesspoint

One class, no commitment. Good for visitors and guests passing through Kigali.

  • Any single class
  • Gi or No-Gi
  • Access to open mats
  • Same rate for Gi & No-Gi
Enquire
Team
Comp team
Ask Fitnesspoint

Unlimited access plus the competition team sessions and pre-tournament programming.

  • Everything in Unlimited
  • Comp team Monday 19:00
  • Pre-tournament blocks
  • Coach Lorenzo direct access
  • Travel team invite
Enquire

Memberships are held through Fitnesspoint. For current rates, visit the front desk at Remera or Kimi, or message us on WhatsApp.

07 / On the mat

What students say.

With no training at all, I didn’t know what BJJ was when I started. With Lorenzo’s classes and consistency, two years later I’m a blue belt and I am still eagerly learning every day.

Esther, Blue belt · Kigali · Joined 2024
Esther at her blue belt promotion
09 / FAQ

Questions, answered.

Still stuck?
Message us on WhatsApp
+250 794 088 378
Yes. Most of our students start as total beginners. The Fundamentals class is built for first-timers: slower pace, no live sparring until you're ready. Just show up.
Shorts, a t-shirt or rash-guard, a water bottle, and a mouthguard if you have one. We can loan you a gi for your first Gi class. Train barefoot; sandals for walking off the mat. First-timers should also sign the waiver before class.
Message Lorenzo on WhatsApp at +250 794 088 378, or show up at Fitnesspoint Remera or Kimihurura 15 minutes before any class. The front desk handles membership. First-timers: please sign the waiver before your first class.
Lorenzo leads the Ladies sessions with Esther as assistant coach. Mon 18:00 at Remera and Wed 17:30 at Kimi. All levels welcome, mouthguard and water bottle.
Membership is held through Fitnesspoint. They accept Mobile Money (MTN / Airtel), card, and cash. No contracts.
Yes. We run a competition team that trains Mondays 19:00 at Remera, and travel to regional tournaments in East Africa. Ask Lorenzo about the next comp.
Kids classes are available on request. Contact Lorenzo on WhatsApp at +250 794 088 378 to arrange a time that works for you and your child.
Kigali · Rwanda

Show up.
Step on the mat.

Message us on WhatsApp to get started, or turn up 15 minutes before any class at Remera or Kimi. Front desk handles membership through Fitnesspoint.