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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. Three locations, six days a week.

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8
Coaches
3
Locations, Remera, Kimi & Gacuriro
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.

6-month curriculum 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.

Over six months, we revisit the key positions of jiu-jitsu, building your understanding of how to control, escape and attack from each one. Join at any point—every class gives you something to practise.

See schedule
04 / Coaches

The people
running the mat.

8 active coaches
Head Lorenzo, black 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 Kenny
Kenny
Assistant coach
05 / Locations

Three gyms.
One community.

Remera 8 classes a week
Kimi 6 classes a week
Gacuriro 2 classes a week

Remera

8 / week
Fitnesspoint Remera
KG 11 Ave, Gasabo District, Kigali, Rwanda
Mon18:00 BJJ Women Gi19:00 BJJ Gi
Tue19:00 BJJ No-Gi
Wed19:00 BJJ Gi
Thu18:00 MMA Open Mat19:00 BJJ Gi
Fri18:00 BJJ No-Gi
Sat12:30 BJJ Open Mat
Directions

Kimi

6 / week
Fitnesspoint Kimihurura
KG 622 St, Gasabo District, Kigali, Rwanda
Tue07:30 BJJ Gi
Wed07:30 BJJ No-Gi16:30 BJJ Kids Gi17:30 BJJ Women Gi
Fri07:30 BJJ Gi16:30 BJJ Kids Gi
Directions

Gacuriro

2 / week
Fitnesspoint Gacuriro
Gacuriro, Gasabo District, Kigali, Rwanda
Tue16:30 BJJ Teens Gi
Thu16:30 BJJ Teens Gi
Directions

16 classes a week across 3 gyms.

Memberships · From 1 November 2026

We’re moving.
Come with us.

The same community and current BJJ timetable, in our new home at Mamba Sports. From 1 November, BJJ has its own membership, paid separately from gym access.

Adult founding rates for Fitnesspoint members and newcomers end 31 October, and are held until the end of 2027.

See founding rates
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.

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Yes. Most of our members started as total beginners. Just turn up to any class: you won't be expected to spar, and a higher belt will show you the ropes.
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.
Create your account and book your one-class trial online. For training from 1 November at Mamba Sports, choose a BJJ membership or day pass. Until 31 October, current Fitnesspoint arrangements continue.
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.
From November, buy your BJJ plan through our membership page, pay using the displayed MoMo details, and submit your transaction reference for staff verification. Current Fitnesspoint payments remain separate until the move.
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.
We offer kids classes for ages 5–12 and teens classes for ages 13–17. A parent or guardian can manage profiles, purchases and bookings. See the current timetable and youth membership options.
Kigali · Rwanda

Show up.
Step on the mat.

Book your first trial class online. Training continues at Fitnesspoint until 31 October. From 1 November, BJJ has its own membership at Mamba Sports. Choose your membership, pay by MoMo and submit your transaction reference online.

Planned blue mats and padded walls at Mamba
New home · 1 November 2026

Adult founding rates are open

Adults train at Mamba from RWF 50,000/month, and keep that rate until the end of 2027. From 1 November, new adult memberships are RWF 70,000/month.

15days left

Adult founding rates closeon 31 October

The first 10 to pay also get a free private 1-to-1 with head coach Lorenzo. Sold out

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