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Sheung Wan · Hong Kong · Atos Jiu-Jitsu

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  • Free first class for beginners
  • No booking needed, just come 10 min early
  • 7 days a week, from 6 am
0Classes every week
0+Years coaching in Hong Kong
0×RUFF MMA champion
0×Pan Asia BJJ champion

01 · Programs

Find your discipline.

What's your goal? Tap one

Blue belt working guard in a gi
Gi & No-Gi

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

The art of leverage over strength. You learn to control, escape and submit a bigger opponent. Classes run every morning, lunchtime and evening.

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MMA sparring with a high kick
Striking · Wrestling · BJJ

MMA

A complete curriculum covering stand-up, takedowns and ground fighting, chained into real fight strategy. Coached by a six-time RUFF lightweight champion.

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Muay Thai kick on the mats
The art of eight limbs

Muay Thai & Boxing

Fists, elbows, knees and shins. A full-body workout that can burn 1,000+ calories a session and sharpens your stand-up game.

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Smiling child practising jiu-jitsu
Ages 3 – 15

Kids & Teens

Confidence, respect and discipline, taught through games. There are separate classes for Tots, Kids and Teens.

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The Espada coaching team
1-on-1

Private Classes

Personal attention and techniques taught in a clear order, at a time that suits you. Taught by Rodrigo Caporal or one of his specially trained instructors.

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Athlete on an air bike during HIIT
Conditioning

HIIT

Short all-out bursts with active recovery. It builds the engine combat athletes run on, and it gets results fast.

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02 · Our story

Age. Skill. Background.
None of it matters.
We're family.

I started Espada Studio with a vision to create champions out of my students, both on and off the mats.
Professor Rodrigo Caporal Rodrigo CaporalFounder & Head Instructor
Atos Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Official Atos Jiu-Jitsu affiliateOne of the world's most decorated teams

Black belt lineage

  1. 1Mitsuyo MaedaKodokan judoka, brought the art to Brazil
  2. 2Carlos GracieFounder of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
  3. 3Carlson Gracie
  4. 4André Pederneiras
  5. 5Ramon LemosAtos Jiu-Jitsu
  6. 6Rodrigo CaporalBlack belt, 2008
  7. 7YouYour first class is free →

03 · Coaches

Learn from fighters
who've done it.

Professor Rodrigo Caporal in a white gi
Head Instructor · Black Belt

Rodrigo Caporal

Rodrigo is from São Paulo and earned his black belt under Ramon Lemos at Atos, sharing the mats with the Mendes brothers and Gilbert Burns. He has coached in Hong Kong since 2010.

  • Bronze World Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2013
  • 3× Pan Asia Champion
  • Champion European Open 2010
  • 6× RUFF MMA Lightweight Champion
Nosh Khan in a white gi with black belt
BJJ Black Belt · Muay Thai

Nosh Khan

Nosh is a pro MMA fighter and kickboxer who earned his black belt under Rodrigo. He coaches Muay Thai and BJJ and also works as a personal trainer.

  • 3× HKBA Thai Boxing Champion
  • Champion IPCC Nationals 2018
Joy Ip in a white gi
Instructor

Joy Ip

Joy is part of Espada's coaching team and teaches across the BJJ program, from fundamentals to all-levels classes.

04 · Timetable

Find a class that
fits your day.

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Muay Thai, MMA, HIIT and private classes are arranged with the coaches. Message us on WhatsApp for current times.

05 · The path

Every black belt was once a white belt.

Move the slider, tap a belt, and see your own road to black belt.

3× a week

Blue belt

Time
≈ 2 yrs
Classes
≈ 300
Min. age
16

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06 · Your first class

Nervous? Everyone is.

Four easy steps. Zero pressure.

  1. Day 0

    Pick a class

    Any Beginners or All Levels slot.

  2. −10 min

    Arrive early

    Say hi, sign the waiver. That's it.

  3. 60 min

    Train

    A coach guides you. Your pace.

  4. After

    Stay or go

    No contract. No pressure.

  • No gi? Rent one · HK$100
  • Bring water
  • Any sportswear is fine
  • Free · no card needed
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Kids high-fiving the coaches after class
3+years old
to start
Fun first

07 · Kids & Teens

Little fighters.
Big confidence.

Fun games. Real skills. A class for every age.

  • Confidence
  • Respect
  • Focus
  • Fitness

How old is your child?

BJJ Tots · 3–5 yrs

Play-based. Rolling, balance, listening, making friends.

  • Wed4:00 PM
  • Sat9:00 AM
Free Tots trial
Kids belts
  1. White
  2. Grey
  3. Yellow
  4. Orange
  5. Green

08 · Start today

Your first class
is on us.

  • Beginner-friendly coaching, step by step
  • No pre-booking required. Just arrive 10 min early
  • Gi rental available for HK$100
+852 9314 2252 @espadahk

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Takes 20 seconds. We'll confirm on WhatsApp.

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09 · FAQ

Questions,
answered.

I've never done martial arts. Is that OK?

Absolutely. Most members started from zero. Beginners and All Levels classes teach the basics step by step. No need to get fit first: training does that.

What should I bring to my first class?

Water, a towel and comfy sportswear. For Gi classes, rent a gi for HK$100 on day one. For No-Gi, a rash guard and shorts without pockets or zips.

Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu safe?

Yes. There are no strikes, and you can tap to stop at any moment. We teach control and respect for your partner from day one.

I'm not big or strong. Will it work for me?

That's exactly what BJJ is for: technique and leverage beat size. Carlos Gracie built the system weighing about 135 lb.

What's the difference between Gi and No-Gi?

Gi: jacket, pants and belt. More grips, more technical. No-Gi: rash guard and shorts. Faster, closer to MMA. We recommend trying both.

What age can my child start?

From 3 years old in BJJ Tots. Kids 6–9 and Teens 10+ have their own classes, with kids belts and monthly stripes.

Do you offer private lessons?

Yes, with Professor Rodrigo Caporal or one of his instructors, at times that suit you. The fastest way to sharpen specific positions.

Still unsure? A coach will help you pick the right class.

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Life on the mats

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10 · Visit

Find us in
Sheung Wan.

Espada Studio 4/F, So Hong Commercial Building
41–47 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan

Address

4/F, So Hong Commercial Building
41–47 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Directions

Getting here

A short walk from Sheung Wan MTR

Hours

  • Mon – Fri6:00 – 21:00
  • Saturday9:00 – 15:00
  • Sunday12:00 – 14:00

Contact

+852 9314 2252

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What members say

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Abel Y.Google review · 2 years ago

“The instructors at this jiu-jitsu gym are world-class, providing expert guidance and individual attention…”

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Benjamin B.Google review · 3 years ago

“World class instruction, technique and fun for all ages. Made life long friends here on and off the mat.”

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Ian N.Google review · 3 years ago

“The class balances fun (keeping kids engaged) and proper coaching of BJJ techniques and drills.”

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Patrick N.Google review · 3 years ago

“Great coaches who are patient, with attention to detail. Peers in the classes equally as important…”

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Michelle S.Google review · 2 years ago

“Espada is for those who love routine and serious hardcore training. Focus is on comp training…”

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