Novena · Central
The Gentle Art Academy (Novena)
- Gi
- No-gi
- Kids
- Competition team
- Beginner classes
In our words
The Gentle Art Academy's Novena branch in United Square, with fundamentals-focused adult classes and a large kids and teens programme from age 4.
Classes and schedule
Adult BJJ fundamentals on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings and Sunday at noon, all-levels lunchtime classes on Wednesday and Friday, and no-gi/wrestling on Thursday evening. Kids (6 to 12), Babybolos (4 to 6) and teens (10 to 14) classes most days, with a kids competition class on Tuesdays. Adult open mat on Saturdays.
See the full timetable on the gym’s website (last checked 23 Oct 2026)
Open mat: Saturdays 1pm to 2pm (adults)
Starting out
The gym says it runs beginner or fundamentals classes. Trial class: offered, price not published. Beginner-friendly trial booked online; price not stated.
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