3 BJJ gyms in Barcelona

Three of Barcelona's leading academies take instant drop-in bookings through DOJOTAP. Which is best for you depends on how you train:

• •Coragem Jiu-Jitsu in Les Corts is led by IBJJF World Champion Gina Contel. It's the pick for technical, detail-focused training, and for women looking for a strong women's team.
• •Gullo Jiu-Jitsu in Sant Antoni suits anyone who wants both gi and no-gi in one place, with two mat spaces, a strength and conditioning area, and a wellness area.
• •Circle Academy in Gràcia is led by 4th-degree black belt Javier Feliubadaló, who tailors his teaching to each student.

A drop-in costs €20 at each academy bookable on DOJOTAP. That's a single fixed price for one class or open mat, paid online when you book, with no mat fee to settle at the door.

Open a gym's page, pick a session from its timetable and pay online. Booking is instant: you'll receive a confirmation email straight away, and the academy is notified of your booking, so there's no need to message them first. Timetables show live availability, so you can plan your training before you arrive.

Yes. All three academies teach students from complete beginners to competitors, so white belts are welcome. Arrive 10–15 minutes early, introduce yourself, and tell the coach your belt and experience so they can pair you with suitable training partners.

Classes are taught in Spanish, but coaches at all three academies also speak English and can explain techniques to you in English. You don't need any Spanish to drop in.

Yes. All three academies run both gi and no-gi jiu-jitsu classes. Coragem has a strict dress code: a white gi for gi classes, and an all-black or ranked kit for no-gi.

Bring a clean gi or no-gi kit, flip-flops and a water bottle. Keep your nails short, and remove jewellery before class. All three academies have changing rooms and showers.

No gi? Circle Academy offers rentals, and Gullo rents gis for €5 if you let them know in advance (wear a rashguard underneath).

Yes. Circle Academy and Gullo Jiu-Jitsu both run bookable open mats, and Gullo's is open to gi and no-gi. Open mats are a good way to get plenty of rounds in with local grapplers, so check each gym's timetable for upcoming dates.