BJJ personal training · Kenya's Coast
Personalized 90-minute Gi and No-Gi training for beginners and experienced practitioners, ages 15+.
Primary training service
Personalized Gi and No-Gi instruction is the core of Mombasa Private BJJ. Every 90-minute session is shaped around your experience, goals and the areas of your game that need the most attention.
Main offering
Dedicated coaching for individuals, couples, families and small groups of up to four people. Train at the Bamburi gym or arrange mobile training at your home, private gym, villa, resort or hotel with suitable mat space.
One-time group session
Seminars and workshops are 2-hour private group sessions. Practical topics for self-defense can include takedowns, positional control, escapes and submissions.
Ongoing group program
Ongoing programs providing comprehensive BJJ instruction and applications for practical self-defense, sport and fitness.
Lineage & coaching heritage
Coach Richard is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt under Steve Rosenberg, a black belt under Gustavo Dantas. The lineage continues through Nova União co-founder André Pederneiras, who received his black belt from Carlson Gracie.
Pederneiras' earlier development included training under Rodrigo Vieira, a student of Rickson Gracie, through brown belt before continuing under Carlson Gracie.
Private training prices
Choose the convenience of the Bamburi training location or mobile private coaching at your location. Sessions are 90 minutes, with reduced per-person pricing for partners, families and small groups.
Private training
Train at the regular Bamburi location.
| People | Gi | No-Gi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | KES 5,000 | KES 4,000 |
| 2 people | KES 3,500 per person | KES 3,000 per person |
| 3 people | KES 3,000 per person | KES 2,500 per person |
| 4 people | KES 2,500 per person | KES 2,000 per person |
We come to you
At your home, private gym, villa, resort or hotel with suitable training space.
| People | Gi | No-Gi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | KES 8,000 | KES 7,000 |
| 2 people | KES 5,500 per person | KES 5,000 per person |
| 3 people | KES 4,500 per person | KES 4,000 per person |
| 4 people | KES 4,000 per person | KES 3,500 per person |
Monthly private training packages
Monthly packages are available for clients who want consistent one-on-one private training at the Bamburi Gym. Twelve sessions receive 10% off the regular rate; 16–20 sessions receive 15% off.
Gi Training
| Sessions | Discount | Package |
|---|---|---|
| 12 sessions | 10% off | KES 54,000 |
| 16 sessions | 15% off | KES 68,000 |
| 20 sessions | 15% off | KES 85,000 |
No-Gi Training
| Sessions | Discount | Package |
|---|---|---|
| 12 sessions | 10% off | KES 43,000 |
| 16 sessions | 15% off | KES 54,000 |
| 20 sessions | 15% off | KES 68,000 |
Additional services
Choose a one-time seminar or workshop, or an ongoing organization program for gyms, schools, companies, resorts, NGOs, private groups and community organizations.
One-time seminars & workshops
KES 35,000
One-time booking · Up to 10 people
Practical self-defense topics can include takedowns, positional control, escapes and submissions.
Ongoing programs
KES 20,000 per class
90 minutes per class · Up to 12 people · 6-class minimum
Eight classes are recommended for better retention and skill development. Programs provide comprehensive BJJ instruction, including transitions and applications for practical self-defense, sport and fitness.
| Location | Travel fee |
|---|---|
| Kilifi | KES 3,500 |
| Watamu | KES 6,000 |
| Malindi | KES 7,500 |
| Diani / Ukunda | KES 6,000 |
Where we train
Train at our regular location in Bamburi, with exact directions shared after booking. Coach Richard can also travel to suitable client mat spaces.
Book private training
Contact Coach Richard directly to discuss your goals, choose Gi or No-Gi and confirm your preferred location.