BJJ Madrid | Where to Train: The Complete Guide

Finding the right gym for a drop-in, however, can take a little research. Not every academy publishes its drop-in policy or prices online, and you’ll want to check the timetable, location and available classes before turning up. If you’re visiting from abroad, you might also want to know whether the coach speaks English. So, here’s what you need to know about where and how to train BJJ in Madrid.

The BJJ scene in Madrid

Madrid has a strong martial arts culture, with BJJ academies, MMA gyms and other grappling clubs spread across the city. You’ll find opportunities to train both gi and no-gi, whether you’re looking for technical instruction, competition training or simply some good rounds with people you haven’t trained with before.

One thing worth considering is Madrid’s size. The city has an extensive Metro network, but travelling between neighbourhoods can still take time, particularly if you’re trying to squeeze a session into a busy day. It’s worth checking where a gym is located and how its timetable fits around your plans before deciding where to train.

Madrid also gets extremely hot during the summer, particularly in July and August. If you’re visiting during those months, checking whether a gym has air conditioning and choosing a suitable class time can make a difference.

For visiting grapplers, Splinters Jiu-Jitsu & MMA is currently available to book through DOJOTAP, offering an opportunity to get some training in while you’re in Madrid.

Splinters Jiu-Jitsu & MMA

Splinters Jiu-Jitsu & MMA is based in Madrid’s Tetuán district, close to Cuatro Caminos and Nuevos Ministerios. It’s one of the most exciting competition teams in Spain, with a particularly strong emphasis on no-gi Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling. If you’re visiting Madrid and want to get some serious rounds in, this is definitely a gym worth checking out.

The academy is led by head coach Ronald Romero, an American BJJ black belt with over 30 years of experience in American folkstyle and freestyle wrestling. His coaching brings together traditional wrestling and modern Jiu-Jitsu, with a particular emphasis on takedowns, scrambles, dynamic guard work and leg locks. If you’re into wrestle-jitsu, combining wrestling with submission grappling, Splinters is the place to go.

There’s a strong competition focus at Splinters, making it a particularly interesting option for experienced grapplers looking to test themselves against an ambitious team. The academy offers both gi and no-gi training, although its no-gi programme is a particular highlight. Alongside Jiu-Jitsu, you’ll also find wrestling, MMA and Muay Thai, so there’s plenty of opportunity to work on different aspects of your grappling.

It’s also an excellent option for international visitors. Ronald is American, and instruction is provided in both English and Spanish, so there’s no need to worry about a language barrier. The gym welcomes visiting grapplers, making it a great place to experience Madrid’s competitive Jiu-Jitsu scene firsthand.

You can find everything you need to know about Splinters Jiu-Jitsu & MMA and book a drop-in through DOJOTAP⁠.

Can visitors drop into BJJ gyms in Madrid?

Yes. There are BJJ gyms across Madrid that welcome visiting grapplers, whether you’re in the city for a weekend, travelling for work or staying for a longer period.

If you don’t speak Spanish, it’s worth checking whether instruction is available in English before booking. At Splinters Jiu-Jitsu & MMA, head coach Ronald Romero is American and classes are taught in both English and Spanish, making it a particularly accessible option for international visitors.

If you’re an experienced grappler looking for competitive rounds, Splinters is especially worth considering. Its strong no-gi and wrestling emphasis makes it a great place to experience a different style of training, particularly if you’re interested in takedowns, scrambles and submission grappling.

It’s also worth paying attention to where you’re staying. Madrid is a large city, and travelling between neighbourhoods can take time, so check the gym location and class time together before deciding where to train.

How to book a BJJ drop-in in Madrid

Check to see if the gym you want to visit is on DOJOTAP. All gyms listed on DOJOTAP welcome drop-ins, and you can book and pay for your session directly through the platform.

Search Madrid and enter your dates to see the available gyms and sessions, along with the timetable, drop-in price, location, facilities, uniform policy and other information you need before training.

There’s no need to message the gym beforehand or wait for confirmation that visitors are welcome. If a session is available to book, the gym has made it available for drop-ins.

Splinters Jiu-Jitsu & MMA is currently available to book through DOJOTAP.

Choose your session, book your drop-in and go train.