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.

    • Amazing gym, great mentality, knowledgeable and very welcoming people. Highly recommend.

      Hector Gosselin
      June 15, 2024

      Amazing atmosphere, great community. Classes conducted at a high level, teachers are always professional, helpful and with outstanding sense of humour. Everyone will learn something, regardless of their level of... read more

      ella sn
      April 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

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

      Tim Whiting
      May 27, 2025

      The trainers are friendly and the vibe is friendly. Highly recommended!

      Pei Ling Lee
      August 15, 2024
    • João e a equipe de professores são muito receptivos e atentos aos detalhes. Desde as aulas de fundamentos de defesa pessoal estamos sempre sendo apresentados a posições e golpes com... read more

      Diego Dubard
      September 11, 2024

      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

      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
    • I was terrified starting BJJ as a very small woman but have never once been made to feel like I couldn’t do it! Everyone is lovely and so supportive. Ladies... read more

      Alice Schofield
      June 15, 2024

      As a beginner, the instruction is amazing with an incredibly friendly atmosphere in the club. Starting a new sport can be intimidating but I immediately felt welcome and part of... read more

      Jack
      January 14, 2023

      I been training at CWBJJ for nearly 2 months now and I must say I absolutely love it. Training is very well planned, we get sent weekly syllabus of what... read more

      dee Paul
      December 11, 2023
    • 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

      As a girl, it can seem intimidating to join to a BJJ Gym. However, the instructors are Canary Wharf Jiu Jitsu are great at teaching, making it fun and creating... read more

      Saeeda Doolan
      July 14, 2023

      Great club and teachers!

      Ayoub Bahlouli
      December 14, 2022
    • 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

      Great club, tried a few in the past and this one is definitely the best for a number of reasons. Firstly, they teach a style of BJJ that I... read more

      Kathleen Cummins
      July 15, 2024

      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
    • Joao is an excellent coach, very patient. His goal is that no matter your level from beginner to competitor you will find what you are looking for during the classes.... read more

      Thibaud Saint-Romain
      July 15, 2024

      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

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

      Luke Hedgecox
      November 14, 2023
    • A great BJJ community of passionate athletes from all skill levels. You will always be welcomed, respected and then humbled!

      Mikhail Man
      February 15, 2024

      Highly recommended. João is an exceptional BJJ instructor who excels in nurturing children's confidence and fostering friendships.

      Andre Figueiredo
      January 15, 2024

      My boys have been going for nearly two years and really enjoy it. BJJ has helped them grow in confidence and Joao has been a fantastic instructor. Highly recommend!

      NBC
      August 14, 2023
    • Extremely well structured, everyone is very patient and understanding how daunting it can be when you’re new. Highly recommend if you’re interested in BJJ or just for self defence.

      Rofiq Noor
      November 14, 2023

      Perfect place to start Jiu jitsu! As a foreigner, starting a new physical pursuit in London was a big attempt. However, as soon as I set my feet on the... read more

      정하건
      July 14, 2023

      I’d never been part of any martial arts club or ever trained properly, within 5 minutes of arriving it was clear that this was the perfect place for me. The training... read more

      Guy Berry
      May 27, 2025
    • 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

      Great Bjj gym, with nice ppl to roll with.

      Vladimir Caillé
      January 15, 2024

      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

    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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