What were about
Elite Submission Grappling is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy based in Dartford, built around community, growth, and shared progress.
Whether it’s your first time on the mats or you’ve trained for years, you’ll be welcomed into an environment where people support each other, push each other, and grow together. There’s no ego—just hard work, learning, and steady improvement.
Jiu-Jitsu challenges you, but it also builds you—helping you stay calm under pressure, gain confidence, and discover what you’re capable of.
Step onto the mats, start your journey, and become part of the ESG family!
About Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu
"The fastest growing Martial Art in the world"
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most effective, reality-based fighting systems in the world. Created by the Gracie Family, the basic premise of Jiu-Jitsu is that 90% of fights end up on the ground. As such, Jiu-Jitsu is focused primarily on effective ground fighting. The goal is to put an opponent into situations on the ground where joint locks and/or chokes can be applied to force him/her to submit.
Grappling, at first, can look like a mess of entangled bodies with no clear objective to an uneducated eye. The reality is however, a cerebral game of creating traps for your opponents, testing their wits against yours. Your limitations are not defined by your strength, athleticism or weight, but instead your ability to understand the challenge in front and what is needed to overcome them.
No-Gi
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a fast-paced and dynamic form of grappling practiced without the traditional uniform (Gi). Instead of relying on grips on clothing, practitioners must use body positioning, balance, timing, and technique to control and submit their opponent. This creates a more fluid style of training that emphasizes movement, adaptability, and precision.
Without the ability to grab fabric, No-Gi requires athletes to develop strong fundamentals—using their body to create pressure, leverage, and control through frames, wedges, and positioning. As a result, students often build a deeper understanding of how and why techniques work, rather than relying on grips alone.
Another defining aspect of No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu is its emphasis on attacking and controlling the lower body, particularly the legs. Leg locks and entanglements play a significant role, offering a wide range of submission opportunities that add another layer of strategy to the art.
While No-Gi can appear faster and more intense, it is accessible to everyone. Beginners can quickly learn the fundamentals and start progressing, while more experienced practitioners can refine advanced techniques and develop a highly technical, modern game.
Whether your goal is self-defense, fitness, or competition, No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu offers a challenging and rewarding path for all levels.
