BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU
Empower yourself. Paphos' first BJJ academy.
THE MONASTIC WAYPAPHOS' FIRST
2010
PAPHOS' FIRST
BJJ ACADEMY
Kings opened in 2010, when there was no Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Paphos to speak of. Years later and we are still here, in our own academy, teaching the same art to a third generation of students.
Our school is a place of study, of research, and of the practice of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as an art, a sport, and a method of self-defence.
LINEAGECHECKMAT · MARCO CANHA · FIGHTZONE LONDON
WHY KINGSFOUR THINGS YOU CAN
FOUR THINGS YOU CAN
CHECK BEFORE YOU COME
LINEAGE
CHECKMAT, DIRECT
We are affiliates of Checkmat under Marco Canha of Fightzone London. Not a franchise badge — an actual relationship, with visiting instruction and a shared curriculum.
VOLUME
30+ CLASSES A WEEK
Six days. Gi, no-gi, wrestling, kids, open gym and open mat. Morning classes four days a week for people who train before work.
ACCESS
FUNDAMENTALS x3 WEEKLY
Gi Fundamentals runs Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 18:00. You do not wait for a beginners' intake — you start the week you decide to.
FACILITY
OUR OWN ACADEMY
A dedicated mat space we run ourselves, not an hour rented inside somebody else's gym. Full mats, changing rooms, parking outside.
NEVER TRAINED BEFOREYOUR FIRST CLASS,
BOOK YOUR FREE FIRST CLASS
YOUR FIRST CLASS,
MINUTE BY MINUTE
The hardest part is the car park. Here is exactly what happens after it, so there are no surprises.
WHAT TO BRING
- Shorts and a t-shirt. No gi needed for your first class.
- A bottle of water.
- Short fingernails and toenails. Genuinely.
- Nothing else. No sign-up, no card, no commitment.
MESSAGE US
Tell us which day suits you. We reply on WhatsApp, usually within the hour. We will tell you which class to come to and who will meet you.
YOU WALK IN
A coach meets you at the door, learns your name, and shows you where to change. You do not have to work out what to do on your own.
LINE UP
We bow onto the mat. Nobody expects you to know the etiquette — someone will stand next to you and quietly tell you what is happening.
WARM-UP
Movement, not a fitness test. Go at your own pace. Stop when you need to. Nobody is counting.
TECHNIQUE
One position, broken down slowly, then drilled. You will be paired with someone who has been told it is your first day and whose job is to make it a good one.
ROLLING — OPTIONAL
This is the sparring bit. Most people sit it out on day one and watch. Nobody will make you, and nobody will think less of you.
BOW OFF, ASK ANYTHING
Coach will answer your questions, and then you go home. We will not ask you to sign anything or take your card details.
OUR CURRICULUM
PROGRAMMES
AGES 16+ · ALL LEVELS
ADULTS
From your first day to black belt. Gi Fundamentals four times a week. All Levels Gi, No-Gi, wrestling and open gym. Train twice a week or six — the timetable is built for both.
ADULT CLASSES IN PAPHOS
AGES 4-14
KIDS
Four separate kids classes — Introductory (4-6), Beginners, Advanced and Competition — so a four-year-old is never on the mat trying to keep up with a twelve-year-old.
KIDS BJJ IN PAPHOS
ALL AGES · ALL LEVELS
SELF-DEFENCE
The sport stripped out. Situational awareness, de-escalation, and leverage-based control for when distance has already closed. Open to everyone, with a women's focus.
SELF-DEFENCE CLASSES
ONE TO ONE
PRIVATE LESSONS
An hour on exactly what you need — a competition game plan, a position you keep losing, or a quiet start if a full class feels like too much on day one.
BOOK A PRIVATETHE WALL BY THE DOORSIGNED BY
SIGNED BY
THE WORLD
Every practitioner who drops in to train with us signs the wall by the door before they leave. Black belts on holiday, kids visiting grandparents in Chloraka, whole teams passing through for the Paphos Open. Here is that wall, digitally.
312SIGNATURES
41+COUNTRIES
6CONTINENTS
KINGS
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- KATO PAPHOS[8] min
- PAPHOS HARBOUR[10] min
- CHLORAKA[10] min
- EMBA[12] min
- TALA[15] min
- PEYIA[18] min
- CORAL BAY[20] min
LOCAL ALLIANCEOUR BJJ PARTNERS
OUR BJJ PARTNERS
IN PAPHOS
Kings BJJ is a pillar of the combat sports community, in Cyprus, and collaborates with local organizations to foster a culture of discipline and mutual growth. These partners play a crucial role in promoting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu within our community, helping us grow and thrive.
Together, we elevate the standard of martial arts in the region.
IF YOU WANT TO BE A PARTNER AND JOIN OUR LOCAL ALLIANCE, REACH OUT TO US.
Learn more about their contributions to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Paphos and Cyprus by visiting our partners page.
THE PATH OF DISCIPLINESCHEDULE YOUR
GET IN TOUCHSCHEDULE YOUR
FREE CLASS
Ready to step on the mats? Schedule your first class with us and experience Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a structured, welcoming, and professional environment. Whether you are a complete beginner or have prior experience, our coaches will guide you every step of the way. Your intro session is absolutely FREE — no pressure, just show up and train.