Ayman Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

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5(19 reviews)
Mytilini

Visitors say

Ayman is a great teacher with deep knowledge and experience. Strong training. Awesome people - athletes. Authentic bjj is here and only here on the entire island.
Kostas Pap· April 2025
The island is very lucky to have a bjj school with a qualified teacher (black belt). Ayman keeps the level of training high while creating a pleasant atmosphere. Come and get in shape!
Αντωνης Μητος· March 2025

About

Ayman Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial arts academy located near the quiet coastal settlement of Alyfada on Lesvos, offering training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to residents and visitors alike. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a grappling-based martial art with roots in early twentieth-century Japan that was later refined in Brazil, emphasizes technique and leverage over raw strength, making it accessible to practitioners of all body types and fitness levels. The academy provides a welcoming environment for those curious about the art, whether complete beginners or experienced grapplers looking to train while spending time on the island.

For travelers who maintain an active training routine at home, finding a quality mat to roll on during a trip abroad is always a welcome discovery, and this academy fills that role on Lesvos. The setting near Alyfada, a small community on the eastern coast of the island, means training here comes with the distinctive backdrop of a Greek island lifestyle — the simplicity and warmth that characterizes life away from the busier tourist centers. Visitors are encouraged to reach out in advance to confirm class schedules and drop-in arrangements, as is standard practice at most independent academies of this kind.

Before you go

What to expect

The moment you step on the mat, the familiar rhythm kicks in — warm-ups, technique drilling, and live rolling with a small, welcoming local community. The academy draws both islanders and visiting grapplers who want to keep training without putting their island trip on pause. Reach out before you arrive to sort out class times and drop-in arrangements.

Best time to visit

The academy is open year-round; summer is a fine time to swap a beach afternoon for an hour on the mat.

How to get there

The academy sits inside Mytilini itself, a short walk or quick taxi ride from the town centre and ferry port.

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Visitor Reviews

Kostas Pap

April 2025

Ayman is a great teacher with deep knowledge and experience. Strong training. Awesome people - athletes. Authentic bjj is here and only here on the entire island.

dimitris k

March 2025

Fantastic school for BJJ! Well trained staff teaching! 👏

Αντωνης Μητος

March 2025

The island is very lucky to have a bjj school with a qualified teacher (black belt). Ayman keeps the level of training high while creating a pleasant atmosphere. Come and get in shape!

Multi T

March 2025

Great luck for the island to have a man like Ayman teaching. Anyone who tries will understand!

AxSxCE

March 2025

Awesome teacher and person with 20 years of experience

Aris Lempesopoulos

March 2025

Awesome atmosphere, serious training (you get in shape for fun) and an incredible teacher (black belt, no joke!).

Δημητρης Καραγιωργοσ

March 2025

I was honored to be a part of this team… Keep strong and get some…oss🥋🥋🥋

Hollow

March 2025

Strong team with very experienced teachers and a nice environment

Ascher Friedman

January 2025

Stellar environment to learn bjj, self defense, and get in shape.

Marco Santos

September 2024

🥋💪🏾 Top Quality Training. Ayman is a very cool guy. Thanks for everything... 🙏🏾

Owner Response

thank you Marco, you were a great practitioner and a top notch guy. Feel free to step on our mats whenever you want.

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