Southside Grappling Studio is a sports school in Cape Town. We offer classes for all levels of experience, from beginners to advanced grapplers, within a modern venue.
Our studio provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaching for adult, teen, and kids programs, with private lessons also available.
10/10 would recommend Southside!! The vibe of the gym is very welcoming, insanely fun and kickass!
Each coach has outstanding knowledge of BJJ, and a ton of patience. Classes are well structured and no time is wasted.
Truly for people of all levels, shapes, sizes, ages, genders, cultures and races. Never too late, too old or too young to start!
Adam Arend
4 months ago
Phenomenal gym, great vibe, amazing coaches. Gym is always clean and well maintained. Definitely worth giving a try
Curtis Pow Chong
6 months ago
The beginners course was an amazing option to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with coach Mike and Konnor. The course made it fun, enjoyable and easy to understand what it's all about. The facility itself is clean and well looked after.
Everyone around is welcoming, friendly and willing to help you learn. I found that it doesn't matter if you aren't the biggest guy in the room, it just matters if you are willing to show up, learn, and try!
Ashley Atherton
6 months ago
It has been a real joy training at Southside over the past year. The coaches are world class and the environment is welcoming, supportive and genuinely focused on helping everyone improve. You never feel like just another person in the room. The instructors take time to make sure each student is looked after and progressing.
The classes are well structured for all levels and the attention to detail in the techniques is exceptional. Whether you are new to Jiu Jitsu or have been training for years, it is a place where you can feel comfortable, learn properly and grow.
Highly recommended.
Gabriel Cepeda
6 months ago
I had a great experience training at Southside Grappling Studio. The quality of the facilities is excellent — everything is well organized, modern, and clearly designed for serious training.
One thing that really stood out to me was the cleanliness of the studio. The mats and training areas were consistently spotless, which makes a big difference and shows real care for both hygiene and the students’ experience.
The instructors are highly professional, attentive, and knowledgeable. They create classes that are structured, demanding, and enjoyable at the same time. On top of that, the atmosphere is fantastic: everyone is respectful, welcoming, and focused, which creates a very positive environment to learn and improve.
If you are looking for a place with top facilities, great standards, and an excellent training vibe, I highly recommend Southside Grappling Studio.