Kids
ages 5–15
Age groups are formed per gym, from the youngest to the oldest. Play-based basics, technique, first competitions and gradings.
Classes per week, all gyms: 45
Grappling club · Astana
Black Belt Grappling Club — Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) and grappling in Astana
Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) and grappling in Astana
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- 500+
- students
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Choose a gym
Each gym has its own schedule and its own coaches
Where to find us
Nazhimedenov 34
Zhumeken Nazhimedenov St 34, Beibarys residential complex
Esil district
How to get here
Right next to the Mynzhyldyk LRT station. Quick to reach by LRT from other parts of the city.
Schedule
In effect for 2026–2027 season. Two mats on separate floors — classes run in parallel
Who
Mat
Classes: 24
10:0011:30
Kids 6–13
Mat 1 · gi
3 classes a week
13:0014:30
Adults 16+
Mat 2 · gi
9 classes a week
16:0017:30
Kids 4–7
Mat 1 · gi
3 classes a week
18:0019:30
Kids 8–12
Mat 1 · gi
3 classes a week
20:0021:30
Adults 16+
Mat 2 · no-gi
3 classes a week
Every class runs 90 minutes
Classes run in parallel on two mats: a parent can train while their child trains
Training
Our programs and who they suit
Teens
ages 12–16
Wrestling, conditioning and discipline. The age when teens most often quit sport — we keep them in.
Classes per week, all gyms: 6
Adults
16 and up
The club's main classes: jiu-jitsu in the gi and no-gi grappling. 16 and up, any level.
Classes per week, all gyms: 30
Women's class
16 and up
A separate mat and your own pace. Self-defense and jiu-jitsu in a women-only group.
Classes per week, all gyms: 0
Grappling
no-gi
Wrestling without the gi: rashguard and shorts, body grips. Separate classes for adults and teens. Included in the regular membership, no extra charge.
Classes per week, all gyms: 8
Private lesson
One-on-one with a coach. Game review, competition prep, a fast start from zero. Time arranged separately.
- A breakdown of your game and weak spots
- Preparation for a specific tournament
- A fast start from zero, away from the group
- Times arranged around your schedule
Book a private lessonWe'll agree the time and coach over chat
About the club
Black Belt was founded in 2020. Since then the club has grown from one gym to three.
2020
Bokeikhan 25A
The club's first gym
2024
Nazhimedenov 2
Second gym
October 2026
Nazhimedenov 34
New gym: doors are open
How we approach training
Gentle with kids
Every child gets an attentive, careful approach. Training is discipline, safety and interest, not pressure.
Friendship and mutual help
A friendly atmosphere: training partners help each other and newcomers are welcomed as our own.
A place to find friends
Kids and adults, and often whole families, find friends and like-minded people here.
Pricing
Pick a gym to see its memberships and the club-wide rates
Gym
Membership at this gym · Nazhimedenov 34
Membership
35 000 KZT/ per month
12 classes a month. About three times a week. Kids and adults, gi and no-gi at one price
Small group
75 000 KZT/ per month
8 classes a month. Up to 4 people. Daytime, dedicated coach
Beibarys residents
30 000 KZT/ per month
12 classes a month. The same 12-class membership, 5,000 tg off. Nazhimedenov 34 only, proof of address in the complex required
First class is free for kids
At all gyms of the club
All-access
All three gyms, any class, as often as you like
50 000 KZT/ per month
Year — one gym
15% cheaper than paying monthly. Paid upfront for the year
357 000 KZT/ per year
Year — all-access
All three gyms for a year, no limit on visits. 15% below the monthly rate
510 000 KZT/ per year
Drop-in
A trial class for adults or a session without a membership
5 000 KZT/ per class
Private lessons
Purple belt
One-on-one, time by arrangement
12 000 KZT/ per class
Brown belt
One-on-one, time by arrangement
15 000 KZT/ per class
Black belt
One-on-one, time by arrangement
20 000 KZT/ per class
Discounts
Family
−10% on the second membership
For one family: the second and further memberships cost less
Students
−5% on a membership
Promo with a student ID. Applies to any monthly membership
FAQ
What is the minimum age for kids?+
From age 4. The youngest train separately from older kids: their own group, their own pace and plenty of play-based drills. Age groups differ by gym — see the schedule.
Is it dangerous for a child?+
Jiu-jitsu is grappling without strikes. Nobody punches or kicks; the work happens in the clinch on a soft mat. For the first months the youngest don't wrestle at full intensity — they learn to fall, to protect themselves and to listen to the coach.
My child is shy and knows nobody. How will they settle in?+
This is normal and the coaches are ready for it. A newcomer isn't put straight into sparring: for the first classes they work with a coach or an older child. It usually takes two or three sessions.
Can I watch my child train?+
Yes. At the Nazhimedenov gyms there is a waiting area for parents at reception, and a TV shows the class live, so you can see how your child is doing. Parents don't go onto the mats: it is easier for the child to follow the instructor. The Bokeikhan 25A gym has no such area — ask the front desk what works best.
Do we need to buy a gi right away?+
No. For the first classes a t-shirt and athletic pants with no pockets or zippers are enough. A gi becomes useful once it's clear the child is in it seriously.
I have no athletic background. Can I start?+
Yes. People with no sporting past join at every age. The load is scaled to you, and there is no live sparring in the first sessions.
How is grappling different from jiu-jitsu?+
Grappling is no-gi — rashguard and shorts. Gi jiu-jitsu uses grips on the fabric, so the pace is slower and there is more technique. The foundation is shared; many people do both.
Can I train one-on-one?+
Yes. Private lessons are arranged directly with a coach, at a time that fits your schedule.
What should I bring to my first class?+
Indoor sandals, water and a towel. You train barefoot on the mat, and nails must be trimmed short.
Does a membership work at all the gyms?+
A single-gym membership is 12 classes a month at the gym you picked. If you want to train more often, or use all three gyms, there is the all-access plan.
Contact
- Address
- Zhumeken Nazhimedenov St 34, Beibarys residential complex, Esil district
- Phone
- +7 707 805 58 19
- blackbeltkz@mail.ru