MEMBERS ONLY TRAINING
OPEN MAT
BJJ, MMA & FRIDAY NIGHT ROUNDS
Open Mat is your time to train your way. Roll, drill, hit bags, work rounds in the cage, sharpen your skills or ask a coach for advice.
No formal lesson. No set plan. Just focused training time for members who want to get better.
WHAT IS OPEN MAT?
Open Mat is not a formal class. It is dedicated training time for members who want to improve their skills, gain experience and spend more time on the mats.
Whether you train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA or both, Open Mat gives you the freedom to work on what you need. Roll, drill, hit the bags, practise takedowns, work rounds in the cage or refine techniques with training partners.
Coaches are often available to answer questions, offer advice and help guide your development, but the session is ultimately driven by you. It is your opportunity to gain extra mat time, build confidence and continue improving at your own pace.
TRAIN YOUR WAY
Work on the areas of your game that matter most to you and focus on the skills you want to develop.
QUALITY ROUNDS
Get valuable rolling, sparring and drilling time with teammates in a supportive training environment.
COACH SUPPORT
Ask questions, receive feedback and continue developing your skills with guidance when needed.
LEVEL UP YOUR GAME
Extra mat time leads to greater confidence, better decision making and faster long-term progress.
BJJ OPEN MAT
All levels. Gi or NoGi.
Positional rounds, live rolls,
drilling and more.
MMA OPEN MAT
Striking, takedowns,
grappling, cage work,
pad work and more.
FRIDAY NIGHT OPEN MAT
Mats + Cage. BJJ + MMA.
Rounds, rolling, sparring,
drilling and coaching.
TRAIN MORE. STAY CONSISTENT.
Explore all of our programmes and build a complete skill set.
GI CLASSES
Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, technique, control and positional development.
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NOGI CLASSES
Fast paced movement, submissions, scrambles and modern grappling.
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MMA CLASSES
Striking, takedowns, grappling, cage work and fight preparation.
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KICKBOXING CLASSES
Develop powerful striking, movement, combinations and fitness.
VIEW KICKBOXING CLASSESYOUR COACHES
NATHAN JOHNSTONE
BJJ COACH
1ST DEGREE BLACK BELT
Nathan is a 1st degree black belt and one of the leading grappling coaches at Praetorian. His sessions focus on modern NoGi, technical control, competition standards and high-level grappling.
MARTYN STYLER
LEAD COACH
PURPLE BELT
Martyn is a purple belt with decades of martial arts experience. His NoGi coaching connects grappling, movement, pressure, striking awareness and the crossover into MMA.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need to book onto Open Mat?
Booking is recommended where possible, but members can normally attend as long as the session is running.
Can beginners attend Open Mat?
Yes. Open Mat is suitable for all levels. Newer members often use the time to drill techniques, ask questions and gain additional mat time.
Do I need to wear a Gi?
It depends on the session. Some Open Mats are Gi focused, some NoGi and some allow both. Check the timetable for details.
Can I use the cage during Open Mat?
Yes. During MMA Open Mats and Friday Night Open Mat the cage is available for rounds, drilling and technical work.
Are coaches available?
Coaches are often around during Open Mat and are happy to answer questions, provide feedback and help guide your training.
Can I train both BJJ and MMA?
Absolutely. Many members use Open Mat to combine skills from both programmes and become more well-rounded martial artists.
Is Open Mat included in membership?
Yes. Open Mat access is included within eligible memberships and is one of the best ways to gain extra training time.
Can I just drill instead of spar?
Yes. There is no requirement to roll or spar. Many members use Open Mat purely for drilling and technical development.
What should I bring?
Bring your normal training kit, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. Bottled water is available at the club.
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Train your way.
BJJ & MMA
OPEN MATS
Get better. Every time.