BJJ Gyms in Birmingham, United Kingdom

10th Planet Birmingham, UK

We offer instruction in MMA, boxing, wrestling, Thai boxing and of course the all important 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu. All of our instructors have proven track records in their chosen field, including British and European champions and an Olympic class wrestler. Instructor Bio Mick Broster is both the head 10th Planet jiu jitsu and head MMA coach at 10th Planet Birmingham Mick has been training in MMA and submission fighting since early 1997 starting out at one of the UK’s oldest MMA clubs – the Tap Out Academy.

Birmingham Pro Jiu-Jitsu

Pro Jiu Jitsu is based in Aston, just minutes from Birmingham city centre, and welcomes students of all ages and experience levels. Whether you're brand new to the mats or an experienced competitor, this gym offers a supportive, challenging environment where you can learn, improve, and thrive. Pro Jiu Jitsu is more than just a team—it's a community built on friendly training partners, positive energy, and a shared love for Jiu Jitsu. The classes are built around high-level, proven training methods that focus on repetition, specific drilling, and strategic coaching. These methods help students of all levels understand techniques deeply, build strong habits, and make faster progress both in training and competition. The academy offers programs for kids (ages 5-14), adults of all levels in both Gi and No-Gi, as well as advanced members-only classes for experienced practitioners. Head Instructor Norbert Nowak is a third-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with over 16 years of coaching experience. Having competed at national and international levels in both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and wrestling, Norbert has won countless titles across the world and coached many national, international, and European champions. He is known for his friendly, down-to-earth approach combined with meticulous attention to detail and a methodical style of teaching that blends old-school fundamentals with modern concepts. Ram Dau, also a black belt, heads up the Pro Jiu Jitsu Children's programme with over 4 years of experience. She is known for being kind and patient, helping students out of their shell and encouraging everyone to work together as one team.

Gracie Barra Birmingham

Gracie Barra Birmingham is a welcoming Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy where beginners and experienced practitioners train together as an extended family. Part of the worldwide Gracie Barra network, the gym offers comprehensive BJJ programs for all ages and skill levels, from children as young as 3 years old through to adults seeking self-defence, fitness, or competition training. The academy emphasizes that no past experience or fitness level is required to start. With highly-qualified, DBS-checked instructors providing personalized attention, students learn authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques including ground control, dominant positioning, and submissions through joint locks and chokeholds. The curriculum is structured through the Gracie Barra system with GB1 classes for beginners up to white belt 3 stripes, GB2 for intermediate and advanced students, dedicated kids programs (Little Champions and Juniors), and specialized ladies classes. Located at 1 Stanhope St in Birmingham, Gracie Barra Birmingham provides a supportive environment where members can achieve personal goals including weight loss, increased fitness, stress relief, self-confidence, and martial arts mastery. The academy offers competition training for those interested in sport Jiu-Jitsu while maintaining a strong focus on self-defence applications. With over 65 five-star reviews, the gym has built a reputation for quality instruction and a positive, welcoming atmosphere.