BJJ Classes in Defence Colony, New Delhi: Everything You Need to Know
If you are searching for BJJ classes in Defence Colony, you are in the right place.
Knots & Collar is located at A-269, Second Floor, Defence Colony, New Delhi — and we have been training here since October 2021. This guide covers everything you need to know about BJJ training in Defence Colony: what classes are available, what to expect, who trains here, and how to get started.
BJJ in Defence Colony — What's Available
Defence Colony is home to Knots & Collar, one of Delhi's most established Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts studios. We offer:
Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — seven days a week, morning and evening sessions. Basic, Fundamental, and Pro levels. Adults of all experience levels from complete beginners to competitors.
No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling — three to four sessions per week. Rashguard and shorts, no uniform required. Suitable for practitioners interested in MMA-ready grappling and submission-only competition formats.
Kids Jiu-Jitsu — Monday through Saturday, for children aged 3 and up. Structured by age group: Little Champs (3–6), Foundations (7–12), and a Bridge programme for teenagers. The only dedicated kids BJJ programme in Defence Colony.
Boxing — multiple sessions per week, all levels.
Kickboxing — multiple sessions per week, all levels.
Fitness and Strength Conditioning — kettlebells, TRX, bodyweight, and functional training designed to complement martial arts.
No other single facility in Defence Colony offers this range of martial arts and fitness programming.
Why Defence Colony for BJJ?
Defence Colony's position as a significant address for serious BJJ in Delhi reflects several converging factors.
Central South Delhi location. Defence Colony sits at the centre of South Delhi's most accessible residential and professional corridors. Practitioners from Lajpat Nagar, South Extension, Greater Kailash, Malviya Nagar, Hauz Khas, and Saket all reach us within 15–20 minutes. The studio draws from a wide South Delhi catchment precisely because the location is central.
Dedicated training space. The Knots & Collar studio at A-269, Second Floor is designed specifically for martial arts. The mat space, ceiling height, natural light, and equipment are chosen for the specific requirements of BJJ and striking training — not adapted from a general commercial space.
The community. The most important factor, and the hardest to quantify. The community that has formed at Knots & Collar over four years of consistent training is what makes Defence Colony a destination rather than just a location. Practitioners who join find a group of people who are serious about the art, genuinely welcoming to beginners, and committed to each other's development alongside their own.
Training Under the De La Riva Lineage in Defence Colony
At Knots & Collar, the instruction carries a direct and verifiable lineage to one of the most respected names in the history of BJJ.
The chain: Grandmaster Ricardo de la Riva → Professor Waqar Ahmad → Professor Binish Sukhija.
Grandmaster Ricardo de la Riva developed the De La Riva guard — one of the most widely used and technically influential guard systems in all of BJJ — from his training under Carlson Gracie in Rio de Janeiro. The technical principles that underpin his guard system — leverage over strength, position over submission, understanding over force — are the same principles that govern how we teach every class at Knots & Collar.
I received his black belt on October 25, 2025 at KC Manthan, Knots & Collar's first Jiu-Jitsu retreat in Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand. I personally teach the majority of adult Gi and No-Gi classes at the Defence Colony studio and oversee the Kids programme.
In Delhi in 2026, this lineage is not common. It is worth understanding before you choose where to train.
Who Trains at Knots & Collar, Defence Colony
The Knots & Collar community spans a range that most studios do not manage to serve simultaneously.
Complete beginners — adults who have never trained any martial art, coming for fitness, self-defence, or simple curiosity. The majority of our current student body started with zero experience. The programme is designed to meet them where they are.
Experienced practitioners — blue, purple, and brown belts who came to Delhi and chose to train here, or who started at Knots & Collar and have developed through the belt system with us. These practitioners form the backbone of the training community and play a crucial role in developing newer students.
Children — from age 3 through teenagers. The Kids programme is one of the most developed in Delhi, with a curriculum specifically designed for each age group rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Women — women train at every level at Knots & Collar. The culture is built around mutual respect and the understanding that the mat is a place of learning, not performance. Female practitioners from across South Delhi train here specifically because the environment is genuinely safe and welcoming.
Professionals and entrepreneurs — Defence Colony's demographic means that a significant portion of our student body are working professionals who train before work (6:30 AM classes) or in the evening. The mat is consistently described by this group as the best hour of their day.
Visiting practitioners — we welcome practitioners from across India and internationally. If you are passing through Delhi, the mat is open to you.
The Kindness Over Toughness Culture
The philosophy is visible on the mat from the first session.
Experienced practitioners roll carefully with beginners — providing appropriate challenge without imposing their full game on someone who is still learning to survive. Tapping is treated as intelligence, not weakness. The instructor watches the rolling and coaches from the side. People help each other.
This is not accidental. It is the result of four years of building a culture deliberately around the idea that Kindness Over Toughness is not a soft approach to a hard art — it is the approach that produces the best practitioners, retains students longest, and creates the most genuine community.
Getting to Knots & Collar, Defence Colony
Address: A-269, Second Floor, Defence Colony, New Delhi — 110024
By metro:
- Lajpat Nagar Metro Station — approximately 10–12 minutes by auto or cab
- South ex Metro Station — approximately 10–12 minutes by auto or cab
- INA Metro Station — approximately 10 minutes by auto or cab
By car/auto:
- From South Extension: 8–10 minutes
- From Greater Kailash: 10–15 minutes
- From Malviya Nagar: 12–15 minutes
- From Saket: 15 minutes
- From Connaught Place: 20–25 minutes
Parking: Street parking available in Defence Colony. The studio is on the second floor — look for the Knots & Collar signage.
How to Book Your Free Trial Class
Every new student at Knots & Collar begins with a free trial class. No commitment, no Gi required for the first session, no prior experience needed.
Call: +91-9717956687 Book online: knotsandcollar.com/pages/schedule-a-visit
Opening hours: Morning: 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM Evening: 3:00 PM – 9:30 PM Seven days a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Knots & Collar at A-269, Second Floor, Defence Colony offers Gi BJJ, No-Gi BJJ, Kids Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing, and Fitness — seven days a week.
Professor Binish Sukhija, a BJJ black belt under the De La Riva lineage, personally teaches the majority of adult Gi and No-Gi classes and oversees the Kids programme.
Yes. Knots & Collar runs Kids Jiu-Jitsu classes Monday through Saturday for children aged 3 and up, structured by age group.
Contact us at +91-9717956687 for current membership pricing. A free trial class is available before any financial commitment.
Yes. All new students begin with a free trial class. No experience or equipment needed. Book at knotsandcollar.com/pages/schedule-a-visit.
Written by Professor Binish Sukhija, BJJ black belt under the De La Riva lineage and founder of Knots & Collar, Defence Colony, New Delhi. Book your free trial class →
Knots & Collar is located at A-269, Second Floor, Defence Colony, New Delhi. Gi BJJ and No-Gi classes run 7 days a week. Call +91-9717956687.