2. Dario - Singer

Empower yourself with the perfect blend of self-defense, sport, and martial arts

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What to expect?

  • Beginner-Friendly: All classes are known our ability to break down complex techniques, making MMA accessible and fun for everyone.
  • Focus on Basics: From stance to striking, we ensure that everyone learn the essential skills they need to progress safely.
  • Supportive Environment: We fosters a positive, inclusive environment, encouraging members to improve at their own pace while enjoying the journey.
  • Coaching team: Experience coaching team fully dedicated to your success.

Meet the head coach

Mario Pinto is a recently signed UFC fighter and expert MMA coach, renowned for his approachable, beginner-friendly teaching style. With years of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, and Muay Thai, he’s well-equipped to guide students of all levels.

As a certified trainer, Mario focuses on safe, progressive skill-building, making MMA accessible and enjoyable. He creates a supportive training environment and offers tailored plans to help members reach personal fitness, self-defense, or competitive goals.

Under his guidance, beginners will learn the basics confidently, while enjoying a comprehensive approach to MMA fitness and technique development.

    Classes at your convenience

    Joining MMA is a powerful way to improve your fitness, manage stress, and have fun.

    MMA workouts build strength, endurance, and agility, giving you a full-body fitness boost while keeping things exciting.

    It’s also a fantastic stress reliever: you’ll find the focus and intensity of training lets you leave daily worries behind. Plus, you’ll learn practical self-defense skills that build confidence and resilience.

    Beyond that, MMA gyms offer a strong sense of camaraderie—you’ll train alongside people of all levels, supporting each other’s progress. With each session, you’ll feel more empowered, fit, and connected to a positive, like-minded community.

    • I was nervous about trying BJJ for the first time. I needn't have been. Joao and the coaching team have created a fantastic, welcoming, inclusive and supportive culture.... read more

      Faz Dar
      May 27, 2025

      Really enjoyed my experience at Canary Wharf BJJ. The coach is very helpful and community is super friendly

      Manu Hegde
      February 15, 2024

      I started as a beginner a few months ago, I can say it's really fun, Joao is super helpful always there to drive you. Very... read more

      Diamantis Kalogiannidis
      March 14, 2023
    • This place was clean and nice, and I like it because it was disinfected and cleaned every day and the people were

      whdmstp
      July 14, 2023

      It is a nice place to train. BJJ classes are well structured and professor Joao pay attention to each student and try to bring best out of them. we also... read more

      Nitin Rawal
      December 14, 2022

      Definitely recommend this place. Instructor is great with the kids. My son has been attending for couple years and absolutely loves it.

      Ruhel Amin
      August 14, 2023
    • This club has an incredible atmosphere. The team are very skilled, and capable teachers. Everyone is very welcoming to beginners - and people new to martial arts join the club... read more

      Owen Perlo
      May 27, 2025

      I started BJJ with Joao and I learned from him so much. I like how he approaches the classes and focuses a lot on the technics. I love that we... read more

      Földesi Lénárd
      December 14, 2021

      We have been there for 4 classes so far. My 5 year old is enjoying it a lot and also he is learning some self defence techniques with the same... read more

      Ramji Kannan
      August 14, 2023
    • Great coaching, atmosphere. Especially if you stay in Canary Wharf.

      Matas Mockeliunas
      February 15, 2024

      Perfect place to start Jiu Jitsu, couldn’t recommend it enough.

      Luke Hedgecox
      November 14, 2023

      Canary Wharf BJJ is a fantastic place to train! I could not recommend highly enough. Headed up by the knowledgable and lethal João you’re sure to learn well and learn... read more

      Anthony Baston
      September 14, 2023
    • I'm in the beginning of my BJJ journey and finding Canary Wharf BJJ has been great. The coaches have such amazing attention to detail, patience as well as fostering a... read more

      Jordan
      July 15, 2024

      Really nice environment and everyone is very supportive and friendly. A great place to train if you are starting BJJ as the classes are very structured and focused on the... read more

      Alex Haiser
      June 14, 2023

      Canary Wharf Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers exceptionally well-structured and engaging classes, catering to a wide array of ages and backgrounds. The gym atmosphere is welcoming, with members eager to share... read more

      Stephen F.
      January 15, 2024
    • A growing and vibrant community with the goal of learning the art of Brazilian Jujitsu! Amazing place lead João who is a great teacher!!

      Irvin Magno
      February 15, 2024

      João is an excellent teacher! My brother currently attends his classes and leaves them with a massive smile on his face, excited for his next lesson. Everyone is so incredibly... read more

      Siamah Begum
      December 14, 2022

      I’m so pleased to have found CWBJJ. Joao is friendly, knowledgeable and a great teacher. The club has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, with a diverse mix of members. The... read more

      Anh Nguyen
      July 14, 2023
    • I've been training bjj for a few years and found this gem of a place a few months ago. João is a fantastic instructor and really strives to provide a... read more

      Christopher Chin
      May 15, 2024

      This is a great BJJ gym. Coach João cares a lot about the development of each of his students and goes out of his way to help them. The classes... read more

      Tim L
      March 14, 2023

      My 7 year old son started BJJ in January of this year. He enjoyed classes from day 1. The coach, Joao, is highly experienced and great with kids, finding a... read more

      Alexandra Beneduce van Cruysen
      August 15, 2024
    • Started my journey with BJJ about 5 months ago and have been training with João for a month and I have learned a tone! João has a great, structured approach... read more

      Oskar Wismierski
      December 14, 2022

      Great place to train. Very welcoming environment. Joao is an excellent coach and takes time to explain everything during sessions and helps out with any areas students are struggling... read more

      Jamil L
      December 14, 2022

      Friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, channelling, well-organised, respectful - what more can I say? An absolute pleasure to train here.

      Tim Whiting
      May 27, 2025
    • Joao is a great teacher. My daughter really enjoys the classes and is progressing well.

      Emilio Bonfante
      June 15, 2024

      I have been longing to come back to practice BJJ for a very long time. Joao has created an amazing community and I can’t wait for then next session.

      Lorenzo Olivati
      May 27, 2025

      I'd not trained in jiu-jitsu for about two years when I decided to restart, and Joao was really welcoming – as was everyone else at the club – making it... read more

      Alex Pattle
      September 14, 2023
    • Highly recommended. João is an exceptional BJJ instructor who excels in nurturing children's confidence and fostering friendships.

      Andre Figueiredo
      January 15, 2024

      Perfect gym for both experienced & new people at all ages

      Jack
      January 15, 2024

      The classes are very well structured for all levels of entry, developing you step-by-step from the basics, which is a rarity. I’m glad I was finally able to find a... read more

      Raimo Stūrītis
      July 15, 2024

    Book your free session today
    Start your martial arts journey in a friendly and supportive environment, where you’ll gain:

    1 – Self defense skills
    2 – Physical and mental wellbeing
    3 – Self Confidence

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