Irish Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Castleknock, Dublin 15 and Navan, Co Meath. Meath. We pride ourselves on our positive atmosphere and bad ass JiuJitsu :)
Royal Grappling Academy is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy with our HQ located in Castleknock Dublin 15, we also have locations in Navan, Co. We are super proud to be the First Academy outside of North America to be part of the Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu Association.
04/06/2026
Looking for a new activity for your child this summer?
Our kids and teen Jiu-Jitsu classes provide a positive environment to build confidence, coordination and discipline while learning practical skills and having fun 🙌
Classes available for:
• 5–6 year olds
• 7-9 year olds
• 9–12 year olds
• Teens (13+)
First class free, send us a message to learn more
Having trouble getting to any sort of submission from Single Leg X or 50/50?
Everyone’s favourite coaching duo Gerry & Jean have kindly shared their tips on how to (safely 👀) get those taps
10/05/2026
Looking to try something new this summer?
Whether it’s fitness, confidence, self defence, competition or simply learning something different, our classes are open to all experience levels.
We have dedicated classes for:
Kids
Teens
Adults
Your first class is free!
DM us to get started 🙌
📋RULE #1 - BE A SAFE TRAINING PARTNER
We asked Coach Sally to give us some insight into what it’s like for women in Jiu-Jitsu today and how she thinks we can grow the sport to include more women
26/04/2026
We’re often asked “what do I need to bring to my first class?” so we thought we’d make a handy checklist to help newcomers out ✅
Interested in trying Jiu-Jitsu? Your first class is free in both our Castleknock and Navan gyms, all you have to do is DM us!
11/04/2026
🚨WIN FREE TICKETS TO POLARIS 37🚨
On June 6th, will be bringing Polaris 37 to Dublin for the first time in an event that will see Polaris All-Stars take on the
Two of our very own RGA athletes will be competing and and to celebrate we’re giving away 2x tickets to the event which promises to be one of the best live Jiu-Jitsu experiences of the year!
To be in with a chance to win tickets all you have to do is LIKE this post and drop a “🔥” in the COMMENTS
Bonus entries are available for sharing this post to your story or for tagging who you would bring in your comment 🤞
If you’re not feeling lucky you can buy your tickets directly from both Artyom and Jean
Sally has been part of RGA since 2015, building her way from complete beginner to brown belt.
Along the way she’s lost 30kg, gained confidence, competed (and won … a lot), and balanced training with a full-time job and raising five kids.
She now coaches everyone from our kids classes up to our competing athletes across both Dublin and Navan, helping others start their own journey.
Sally has said that she’s proof that there’s a place for everyone on the mats 🔥
20/02/2026
15 Years!
ROYAL GRAPPLING ACADEMY ESTABLISHED 2011
A decade and a half of growth, learning, and pushing limits. We're honored to have shared this journey with so many talented individuals who've helped shape RGA into what it is today.
06/02/2026
We call our morning BJJ classes “Executive Jiu-Jitsu” because they fit busy schedules.
Come and train before the kids wake up, a day on site, before duty or just to get it done before the day gets away from you.
Suits and briefcase optional
Gis mandatory🥋
6am: Mon | Wed | Fri
Discover why Phares thinks Jiu-Jitsu could be your new passion and why Royal Grappling Academy is the perfect place to start.
| Monday | 6am - 7am |
| 4pm - 9pm | |
| Tuesday | 10:30am - 12pm |
| 5pm - 9pm | |
| Wednesday | 10:30am - 12pm |
| 6:30pm - 9pm | |
| Thursday | 10:30am - 12pm |
| 4pm - 9pm | |
| Friday | 10:30am - 12pm |
| 5pm - 8:30pm | |
| Saturday | 9:30am - 1pm |
| 1:30pm - 3pm | |
| Sunday | 10am - 12pm |