Fit24 · Dumaguete City

Jiu-Jitsu in Dumaguete

Adult Brazilian jiu-jitsu with a 3rd degree black belt

Fit24 teaches Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Dumaguete City, at Silliman Portal East on Silliman Avenue. The adult class is led by Bobby Thompson, a 3rd degree black belt under Master Luiz Palhares who earned his early belts from Royce Gracie and has run his own BJJ school since 2005.

Who it’s for

  • Complete beginners who want to learn to defend themselves on the ground.
  • People who want a hard workout that keeps their mind busy too.
  • Grapplers from other gyms who want rounds with new partners.
  • Anyone thinking about competing, who wants a coach with 25 major tournaments behind him.

Your first class

  • A warm-up with the movements jiu-jitsu uses: shrimping, bridging, breakfalls.
  • The technique of the day, shown by the coach and then drilled with a partner.
  • Sparring ("rolling") at the end. On your first day you can watch or roll lightly.

What to bring

  • Wednesday is gi: bring a gi if you have one; otherwise a T-shirt and shorts or leggings with no zips or pockets.
  • Monday and Friday are no-gi: a rash guard or fitted T-shirt and shorts.
  • Water and a small towel.
  • Flip-flops for walking off the mat.
  • Short fingernails and toenails.

Class times

  • Mon, Wed, Fri 6:30–8:00 p.m.
See the full weekly schedule →
  • Monday Beginner No-gi
  • Wednesday Intermediate Gi
  • Friday Advanced No-gi

Your coach

Bobby Thompson, head jiu-jitsu coach at Fit24

Head coach

Bobby Thompson

3rd degree black belt under Master Luiz Palhares

Bobby Thompson is a 3rd degree black belt under Master Luiz Palhares. He started training in 2002 under one of Royce Gracie's instructors, and received every belt and stripe from white to 4-stripe brown directly from Royce Gracie.

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Prices

Walk-in and monthly plans for adult jiu-jitsu are on one page, with every other class at Fit24.

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Questions

When is the adult jiu-jitsu class?
Mon, Wed, Fri, 6:30–8:00 p.m. See the full class schedule.
Who teaches the adult jiu-jitsu class?
Bobby Thompson, a 3rd degree black belt under Master Luiz Palhares. He received every belt from white to brown from Royce Gracie and has run a BJJ school since 2005.
How much does jiu-jitsu cost at Fit24?
Monthly plans and walk-in rates are on our prices page. Bring a friend and you both get 50% off your walk-in.
Where is the class?
At Fit24, Silliman Portal East G/F, Silliman Avenue, Dumaguete City. Open in Google Maps.
How do I sign up?
Call 0975-182-6104 or come to the front desk before class.
I have never trained. Can I join?
Yes. Start with the Monday class, which is for beginners. Most people start with no experience, and the coach pairs new students with experienced partners.
Is the class gi or no-gi?
Both. Wednesday is gi. Monday and Friday are no-gi.

Assistant coaches

They are around to help during classes.

Assistant coach

Trisha

Assistant coach

Jin Song

Assistant coach

Shem