NEW GROUND BJJ PROGRAMS
Learn more about the highly structured programs that we offer at New Ground. Find out more about the progression, instructors and styles for the core offerings.
PROGRAM PROGRESSION
Your Growth Step-by-Step
5-WEEK BEGINNER COURSE
Never tried jiu-jitsu before? No problem. This course gives you 5 months’ worth of skills in 5 weeks. Learn the basics of jiu-jitsu in a safe and structured way, with professional coaches with a proven curriculum.
FUNDAMENTIALS PROGRAM
The program comes in two “flavors”: gi and no-gi. Every member can consult with his or her coaches about which path they take. It’s either continuing training in the gi, doing exclusively no-gi or doing both.
INTERMEDIATE
Members who reach the rank of blue belt, or get the green light from a Fundamentals coach, unlock the Intermediate-Advanced classes.
INTERMEDIATE
The intermediate-advanced program offers gi and no-gi instruction and aims to graduate members to black belt and beyond.
ADVANCED
The intermediate-advanced program offers gi and no-gi instruction and aims to graduate members to black belt and beyond.
ADVANCED
The intermediate-advanced program offers gi and no-gi instruction and aims to graduate members to black belt and beyond.
LEARN THE BASICS IN 5 WEEKS
Never tried jiu-jitsu before? No problem. This 5-week bootcamp has helped many people to start bjj, giving them 5 months’ worth of skills in 5 weeks. Learn the basics of jiu-jitsu in a safe and structured way, with professional coaches with a proven curriculum.
BEFORE THE COURSE
- ZERO-COST, INFORMATIVE ORIENTATION
WEEK 1
- SAFETY BASICS
- PRACTICAL SELF-DEFENSE
WEEK 2
- DOMINANT POSITIONS
- CONCEPTS AND ESCAPES
WEEK 3
- THE BASICS OF GUARD
- SWEEPS AND SUBMISSIONS
WEEK 4
- TRANSITIONS AND TAKEDOWNS
- ESSENTIAL SUBMISSIONS
WEEK 5
- FINAL DRILLS AND ASSESSMENT
- GRADUATION & PROGRESSION
What New Ground BJJ Students Say
I really enjoy coming here for BJJ classes. This place offers a great opportunity to start or improve your skills at any level. On top of that, it’s a welcoming environment where you can meet interesting new people and feel part of a community. Highly recommended!
Best BJJ dojo you can visit in Saigon, hands down. Felipe is an incredible sensei. We literally fly in from another city with our whole team just to attend his seminars and learn from him. Amazing atmosphere, high-level Jiu-Jitsu, and an even better coach. Definitely a must-visit if you’re in Saigon🥋🔥 OSS🙏
I took my nephew here and started as a complete newbie, but I never felt out of place. Everyone was incredibly welcoming, patient, and professional. The positive atmosphere and excellent guidance have made me look forward to every training session. It's been a fantastic experience, and I genuinely enjoy training here. Highly recommended!
New Ground BJJ has genuinely changed my life. The training is challenging, technical, and incredibly rewarding, but what really makes the place special is the instructor Felipe. He’s patient, knowledgeable, and truly invested in helping every student improve, regardless of level. The atmosphere is welcoming and motivating. If you’re considering BJJ, this is the place to start.
I really enjoy the classes here at New Ground. Coach Felipe runs his classes in a very systematic and professional way, while still creating a space that feels safe and welcoming to people of all levels. I would highly recommend New Ground to any man or woman looking to further their jiu-jitsu or even try it for the first time.
Tôi thấy tuyệt vời khi được tham gia tập luyện tại New Ground BJJ HLV thân thiện nhiệt huyết Phòng tập sạch sẽ thoáng mát, môi trường tập luyện tốt, trang phục tập luyện đẹp, thoải mái tập luyện và thi đấu.... Nếu có cơ hội các bạn nên đến tập để phát triển kỹ năng BJJ của mình nhé!!!!
I have been training with Felipe and at New Ground BJJ for the last few months and it’s been amazing. The community is great and I look forward to continue on this journey.
THE place for BJJ in Saigon, suitable for beginners and experienced cats that want to improve in a stimulating environment. Amazing instructor that knows how to explain and guide throughout the class, spacious and clean facilities with lots of natural light and incredible community. I'm hooked!
I came all the way from Nha Trang specifically to attend Felipe's seminar on armbars. The seminar, the dojo, the professor, and the students all left the best impressions. It was comfortable and interesting to learn, and during rolling, everyone trained appropriately, without unnecessary aggression. All in all, it was an excellent experience. I will definitely be back and I highly recommend it!
This is a great school. Amazing value, with a super accomidating schedule. Phillipe is a pro fighter and excellent trainer. He meticulously focuses on technique and safety while simultaneously pushing your body to new limits. I'm athletic and strong but training at New Ground exposed weaknesses I never knew I had. Highly recommend!
NEXT STEP
FUNDAMENTALS PROGRAM
Solidify Your Understanding
The Fundamentals Program is designed to help new students solidify their understanding of core jiu-jitsu techniques, build physical conditioning, and gain confidence in controlled sparring. It’s the essential bridge between the beginner phase and more advanced training.
The program comes in two “flavors”: gi and no-gi. At this stage, every member can consult with his or her coaches about which path they take. It’s either continuing training in the gi, doing exclusively no-gi or doing both. This depends mostly on personal preference and our black belts help guide each and every student.
The program comes in two “flavors”: gi and no-gi. At this stage, every member can consult with his or her coaches about which path they take. It’s either continuing training in the gi, doing exclusively no-gi or doing both. This depends mostly on personal preference and our black belts help guide each and every student.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Pick the Time That Works For You
MONDAY + WEDNESDAY
7:15 TO 8:30 PM
TUESDAY + THURSDAY
7:15 TO 8:30 PM
SATURDAY
12:00 TO 13:30 PM
12:00 TO 13:30 PM
CLASS TYPES
Classes come in two “flavors”:
gi and no-gi.
gi and no-gi.
- GI CLASSESThe traditional gi (kimono) is used for 70% of the classes on the schedule. The grips on the fabric open up many options not found in no-gi and they make the game a little slower, more technical and easier for beginners.
- NO GI CLASSESNo-Gi is a style of jiu-jitsu practiced in shorts and a rashguard (compressed t-shirt). It is more similar to wrestling and has a higher emphasis on takedowns and features some submissions not practiced in the gi.
FUNDAMENTALS COURSE
Core advantages compared to random training at BJJ academies
- Refine Core TechniquesImproves understanding of basics learned in the 5-week program.
- Mental StrategyElevates thinking, not just “what to do,” but “why and when.”
- Live DrillingIntroduces realistic training situations under coach supervision.
- Track Your ProgressOffers visible progression through structured feedback.
Still Thinking?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Not only can you train at New Ground, but our 5-Week Beginner Course is the most successful beginner program in Saigon. It is designed specifically for people who have no previous experience.
We work with everyone during their orientation to figure out where they should start with the amount of experience they already have. Typically 5 months of training at another academy is a good point to skip the beginner course.
More often than not, people want to join the course even with several months of experience because it fills any holes you may have in your game.
More often than not, people want to join the course even with several months of experience because it fills any holes you may have in your game.
There are quite a few different pricing options and we are not secretive about them at all.
However, we don’t list them on the website. We do a detailed breakdown during your orientation. The reasons for that are that:
However, we don’t list them on the website. We do a detailed breakdown during your orientation. The reasons for that are that:
- We want to determine which program would work best for you first.
- We want you to know what you would be paying for and explaining what we offer.
Yes of course. Most of our members split their training between the gi and no-gi classes. The coaches work together with the help of our proprietary software and schedule a promotion for the gi class.
However, the members who train exclusively no-gi get promoted during the no-gi classes. There is no requirement to do gi to be promoted to a new belt.
However, the members who train exclusively no-gi get promoted during the no-gi classes. There is no requirement to do gi to be promoted to a new belt.
You can find our up-to-date schedule here
READ SOME OF THE REVIEWS
New Ground is one the most reviewed BJJ academies in Ho Chi Minh
LAST STEP
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED PROGRAM
Unlock the Intermediate-Advanced classes
Members who reach the rank of blue belt, or get the green light from a Fundamentals coach, unlock the Intermediate-Advanced classes. These flagship classes typically happen at 6pm and feature top level techniques and methodologies.
The intermediate-advanced program offers gi and no-gi instruction and aims to graduate members to black belt and beyond.
The intermediate-advanced program offers gi and no-gi instruction and aims to graduate members to black belt and beyond.
PICK THE PROGRAM THAT FITS FOR YOU
Four paths through jiu-jitsu, built around age, experience, and how you want to train. Choose where you'd like to start.
READY TO START?
Book a free orientation and we will point you to the program that fits you best.
GET INVOLVED
BOOK YOUR FREE 30-MIN ORIENTATION
Two quick steps: pick a time and then tell us who you are. That's it.
