Welcome to
CANTAGALO JIU JITSU ACADEMY
"Cantagalo Jiu-Jitsu London is inspired by the spirit of my home in Rio’s Cantagalo Favela and community — a place where heart, determination, and unity shaped who I am.
Here in London, I bring those same values to every student:
work hard, stay disciplined, support each other, and never stop learning.
This academy is more than a training centre—it’s a family built by effort, respect, and ambition."
- Jackson Sousa, Head Coach
MEET THE TEAM
The Cantagalo team is made up of highly trained, professional athletes and expert coaches dedicated to helping you achieve your fitness and martial arts goals.
OUR STUDENTS
OUR CLASSES
JIU JITSU
We offer Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes designed to support your progress at every level.
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Our Beginner Program helps you build a strong foundation in technique, movement, and confidence, while our Intermediate Classes introduce new techniques and refine your skills through structured, progressive training. Advanced athletes train directly under Coach Jackson Sousa, a world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor, focusing on high-level techniques, strategy, and performance development to elevate your game.
NO GI
Our No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes offer a fast-paced and dynamic training experience focused on movement, technique, and real-world grappling.
You’ll develop strong body control, fluid transitions, and effective submissions without relying on traditional Gi grips. Training combines elements of wrestling, positional strategy, and athletic conditioning to help you build speed, timing, and confidence on the mats—making it a perfect addition to your BJJ journey for practitioners of all backgrounds.​
WOMEN ONLY
We offer dedicated Women-Only Sessions taught by a female coach in a safe space.
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We introduced women’s only class to try and encourage more women to take part in this amazing martial art. We realise how daunting it can be coming into a new martial arts school and are hoping that this class will help! Our goal with this additional class is make that first step easier and show what a fun and welcoming environment we have at the gym.
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KIDS & TEENS
We are excited to welcome you to our BJJ classes for Kids & Teens.
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Our kids classes are on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons and Sunday mornings throughout the year including school holidays (Kids' timetable here).
They are taught by experienced and friendly coaches in a safe and professional gym environment.
