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Ages 12 to Adult
Jiu-Jitsu & Grappling Classes in Lincoln
At Function First Martial Arts Lincoln, our Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling program blends the best of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Wrestling to create a complete, adaptable ground-fighting system. We offer both Gi and No-Gi classes, designed for beginners through to advanced competitors.
We believe BJJ and wrestling complement each other perfectly—each filling the gaps of the other to build stronger, more confident, and technically well-rounded martial artists.
Wrestling Influences & Coaching
Our wrestling foundation has been shaped by some of the best in the business.
From early 2000s training under coaches certified by Eric Paulson of Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW)—an MMA pioneer before the UFC era—to technical refinement under Nathan Leverton of Leicester Shootfighters, who has coached multiple UFC athletes and remains a major influence on our style.
More recently, we’ve continued to develop under Lyubo Kumbarov, multiple-time Bulgarian National Wrestling Champion and long-time wrestling coach at Roger Gracie HQ London.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Influences & Coaching
Our BJJ program in Lincoln is built on world-class lineage and proven experience.
Since 2013, we’ve been coached by John Will, the second non Brazilian to ever get a coral belt and one of the original “Dirty Dozen”—the first twelve non-Brazilians to earn a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. John visits our Lincoln academy every year, sharing his deep knowledge and friendship with our team.
We’re also proud to be influenced by Tom Barlow, 2nd-degree black belt, three-time No-Gi World Champion, European Champion, and respected Polaris commentator—bringing elite-level grappling instruction directly to our mats.
Start Your Journey
Whether you want to compete, get fit, or learn real-world self-defence, our BJJ and grappling classes in Lincoln will help you reach your goals.
💥 Book your free trial class today and experience why Function First is Lincoln’s leading academy for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, and mixed martial arts training.
When you join our Jiu-Jitsu classes
- You get FREE access to our On-Line program
- Each months work is uploaded on video for your learning
- With solo training drills to train at home
- Plus you’ll be added to our private Jiu-Jitsu Online group
- Where you can ask the team questions, find out about competitions, workshops and seminars
- We also provide you with Mindmaps of each month’s work, see below
Mindmaps are provided for each months module
These are very useful for learning and seeing how the work connects
John Will 6th Dan BJJ Back Belt at Function First
All members are given priority access to Johns seminars
All seminars are filmed and uploaded for members
The showerhead concept approach to BJJ
Some of the Function First BJJ competition Team
Classes & Seminars
Plus our Cryotherapy & Floatation
FUNCTION FIRST
TRAIN
WITHOUT LIMITS
It can all be taught safely.
With attention to detail and a culture of learning and listening everything can be taught safely.
FACILITIES UNRIVALLED
From a clean safe training environment to Cryotherapy and flotation tank services, we take health and well being seriously