Standard
£35 / month
1 BJJ session per week
HAVOC GRAPPLING · WATFORD
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) in Watford
Find your place on the mats.
Learn BJJ with Havoc Grappling at Nascot Wood Junior School. Our Watford sessions bring the ZKS grappling community closer to home, with evening classes and a weekend Open Mat.
You don’t need previous martial-arts experience. Tell us you’re new when booking so we can help you choose a suitable taught class.
Nascot Wood Junior SchoolNascot Wood Road, Watford, WD17 4YS
- Beginners welcome
- Ages 16+
- Evening & weekend sessions
- No pressure to compete
MAKE ROOM IN YOUR WEEK
Watford BJJ timetable
All sessions below take place at Nascot Wood Junior School. Book first and wait for confirmation before attending.
Schedule verified on 7 October 2026. Confirm your session before attending.
- Monday 20:00–21:00Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (16 – adults)
- Wednesday 20:00–21:00Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi, 16 – adults, all levels)
- Saturday 07:30–08:45Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Open Mat)
Open Mat is practice time. Ask about suitability before choosing it for your first visit. Confirm kit and format for your chosen session when booking.
Complete ZKS timetable · Term dates and closures · Aylesbury BJJ timetable
YOUR WATFORD COACH
James Stevenson
James is the lead instructor at ZKS Watford Academy and a BJJ purple belt under Ben Babbington. He leads Watford’s Wednesday evening BJJ session under Ben’s guidance.
Ben is Havoc’s head instructor and a 1st Degree BJJ Black Belt. Together, the local coaching and wider Havoc programme give you a place to learn and develop your grappling.
NEW TO BJJ?
You can start with the basics.
BJJ is a grappling martial art: you practise positions, escapes, control and submissions with a partner. Techniques are demonstrated before practice, and the coach helps you work at an appropriate pace.
Tell the instructor it’s your first session, ask questions and take breaks when needed. You’ll learn to tap — the signal to stop — and respect your partner’s tap. Competition is optional.
Follow your booking confirmation for clothing and kit. Remove jewellery and bring water. Ask us before buying a Gi so we can confirm what your class requires.
Looking specifically for a beginner class without sparring? Aylesbury’s Wednesday 8pm Skills & Drills offers this format. Watford’s Wednesday class is Gi for all levels.
TRY IT, THEN DECIDE
Your trial and membership
Premium
£45 / month
2 BJJ classes per week
Elite
£55 / month
3 BJJ classes per week
£60 one-off joining fee, including your uniform. Monthly membership is paid by Direct Debit. Choose suitable regular sessions, subject to availability and booking confirmation.
A free BJJ trial
Request a suitable Havoc class through the ZKS joining process. Choose BJJ and Watford, then wait for confirmation before attending.
A maximum of two trial sessions may be attended, subject to availability. If you continue, complete membership and Direct Debit setup before the next session.
Continuing with Havoc
Choose Standard at £35 per month for one session a week, Premium at £45 for two classes a week, or Elite at £55 for three classes a week. The one-off joining fee is £60, including your uniform.
Payments are by Direct Debit. ZKS’s published cancellation policy requires 30 days’ notice through the Members Area; cancelling the bank mandate alone does not cancel membership.
Cancellation and final-payment details · Direct Debit guidanceThe dedicated beginner course is not currently running. You can request a suitable regular class instead.
YOUR LOCAL MATS
Where to train BJJ in Watford
Nascot Wood Junior School
Nascot Wood Road
Watford, Hertfordshire
WD17 4YS
Nascot Wood Road
Watford, Hertfordshire
WD17 4YS
Havoc is a ZKS programme using the school as its training venue. Follow the arrival instructions in your booking confirmation. Contact us about entrance, parking or access before your first visit.
Before your first Watford class
Can complete beginners join?
Yes. Tell us about your experience when booking so we can confirm a suitable taught class. You do not need to get fit before starting.
Can 16- and 17-year-olds train?
Adult BJJ normally begins at 16+. Under-18s need ZKS approval and the appropriate waiver before attending.
Is there a No-Gi class in Watford?
The published Wednesday session is Gi. Contact ZKS to confirm the format and kit for Monday or Open Mat; there is no dedicated Watford No-Gi session listed here.
Is the dedicated beginner course running?
The dedicated beginner course is not currently running. Request a suitable regular class instead.
How do BJJ belts work?
The main adult sequence is white, blue, purple, brown and black. Your instructor decides when you’re ready for promotion. Explore belts and progress.
Try Havoc in Watford.
Choose BJJ and Watford when requesting your trial, and wait for confirmation of your session.
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Safeguarding is part of our commitment to children, young people and adults training at ZKS. Our safeguarding recognition includes the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts.
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