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GYMNASTICS

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU

CAPOEIRA

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Coach Galera

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Galera holds a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and has been competing successfully in Irish and international tournaments since 2015.

In 2017, he became both a European Champion and an Abu Dhabi World Pro Champion, and received the Senior Male Competitor award from Cork Martial Arts Promotions. Since then, he has gone on to win multiple European and World Championships.

Capoeira

Galera was first introduced to capoeira as a teenager in Brazil over 20 years ago, and today he is a Professor with the international capoeira group Grupo Candeias.

He has been teaching capoeira in Bandon for more than 15 years, and in recent years has also taught at University College Cork and the COPE Foundation for people with special needs.

Firefighter

Galera serves as a retained firefighter with the Bandon Fire Service. He competed in the World Police & Fire Games in July 2022 and again in 2025, winning two gold medals as a Jiu-Jitsu competitor on both occasions.

Sponsors

For his competitions, Galera is sponsored by: West Cork Coffee, Sika Strength, and Bandon Strength & Conditioning.

About our classes

Kids love Gymnastics

In this class your child will learn floor gymnastics, for example: cartwheels, handstands, back handsprings and aerial cartwheels.

We have a sprung floor in our gym, covered with thick professional mats which makes it a safe environment for your child to learn gymnastics. We also have monkey bars, rings, beam, crash mats, and inflatable equipment.

What to wear

Comfortable clothes: girls can wear leggings and a tight shirt and hair in a ponytail. No zippers/buttons.

Terms

Students pay per term, 40 euro for a 4 week term, payment due on the 1st class of the term.

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  • * Sibling discounts available

Capoeira: Creative Workouts, Fun, Acrobatics, And Music

Rooted deep in Brazilian culture, Capoeira is a martial art that is a mixture of gymnastics, rhythm and self-defense.

To the untrained eye it might look like a dance, but capoeiristas learn to react fast to attacks and dodge them while simultaneously moving into position for their next attack.

What to wear

For the first few classes you can wear comfortable clothes, no zippers/buttons. You can buy a capoeira uniform from Galera.

Monthly Membership

Students pay a monthly membership, payment due on the 1st class of the month.

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Learn To Defend Yourself With Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting.

You'll train with Galera who regularly participates in international BJJ competitions and became European and World Champion in 2017.

What to wear

You'll need a Gi (kimono) for the training, but if you're just starting out, you can borrow one when you come for your first class.

Monthly Membership

Students pay a monthly membership, payment due on the 1st class of the month.

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  • * Sibling discounts available

Monthly Membership

€40 for Kids and Teens
1 class per week

€65 for Kids and Teens
2 classes per week

€95 for BJJ Adults
unlimited BJJ classes

Class schedule

Monday
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Gymnastics

5 - 7 years

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5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Gymnastics

8+ years

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6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

BJJ Kids

7 - 9 years 🥋

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7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

BJJ Kids

10 - 13 years 🥋

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8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

BJJ Adults Gi

all levels including beginners 🥋

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Tuesday
8:00 am - 9:00 am

BJJ Adults Gi

beginner friendly 🥋

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4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

BJJ Kids

4 - 6 years 🥋

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5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Gymnastics

5 - 7 years

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6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Gymnastics

8+ years

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7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

BJJ Teens

14 - 17 years 🥋

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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

BJJ Adults Beginner

4 week course, 2 classes per week, Tuesday and Thursday, starts 9 September 🥋

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8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

BJJ Adults No-Gi

all levels including beginners

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Wednesday
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Gymnastics

5 - 7 years

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5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Gymnastics

8+ years

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6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

BJJ Adults Gi

fundamentals, suitable for beginners 🥋

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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

BJJ Women

ladies only class, beginners are welcome 🥋

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Thursday
8:00 am - 9:00 am

BJJ Adults Gi

beginner friendly 🥋

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4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

BJJ Kids

4 - 6 years 🥋

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5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Gymnastics

5 - 7 years

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6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Gymnastics

8+ years

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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

BJJ Adults Beginner

4 week course, 2 classes per week, Tuesday and Thursday, starts 9 September 🥋

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7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

BJJ Teens

14 - 17 years 🥋

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8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

BJJ Adults No-Gi

all levels including beginners

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Friday
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Gymnastics

5 - 7 years

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5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Gymnastics

8+ years

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6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

BJJ Kids

7 - 9 years 🥋

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7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

BJJ Kids

10 - 13 years 🥋

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8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

BJJ Adults Gi

all levels including beginners 🥋

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Saturday
9:00 am - 10:30 am

BJJ Adults Gi

fundamentals, suitable for beginners 🥋

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Location

Address

Unit 11
Bypass Business Park
Bandon, Co. Cork
P72 DW27

Facilities

  • toilet
  • changing room
  • free parking

Studio Galera is equipped with a sprung floor that absorbs impact on falling and jumping.

The sprung floor and the walls are covered with professional mats.

Free parking is available on site.

Contact us

info@studiogalera.com 087 216 1808
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