# 5th Element Jiu Jitsu Academy

> Durham, United Kingdom

## Overview

**Name:** 5th Element Jiu Jitsu Academy

**Description:** Grappling academy in Framwellgate Moor, just north of Durham city centre, founded in 2018. Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling for adults and teens from foundations to advanced, morning and evening, plus a Saturday open mat and a kids' programme for ages 4-14 in Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. Head coach Reece is a first-degree BJJ black belt.

**Status:** Active

## Contact Information

**Address:**
1st Floor, 34 Front Street, Framwellgate Moor
Durham DH1 5EE, United Kingdom

**Phone:** +44 7511 265152

**Email:** reece@5thelementjiujitsu.com

**Website:** https://www.5thelementjiujitsu.com

**Social Media:**
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5thelementjiujitsu/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5thElementDurham

## Pricing

### Monthly Membership
- Adult: £75/month
- Child: £30/month
**Free trial:** Yes (1 session)
## Instructors


### Jake Smillie

**Role:** Instructor

**Bio:** British grappler from 5th Element Durham who won the -83kg pro division at the 2026 ADCC UK National Championships.


## Programs

### Gi

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Classes:**
- Monday: 09:00 AM - 10:15 AM, 06:15 PM - 07:00 PM
- Tuesday: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
- Wednesday: 09:00 AM - 10:15 AM, 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
- Friday: 09:00 AM - 10:15 AM, 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

### No-Gi

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Classes:**
- Monday: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
- Tuesday: 09:45 AM - 10:30 AM, 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
- Wednesday: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
- Thursday: 09:45 AM - 10:30 AM, 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
- Friday: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM

### Wrestling

**Classes:**
- Monday: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
- Tuesday: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
- Thursday: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM, 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

### Open Mat

**Classes:**
- Friday: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
- Saturday: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

### Kids Bronze/Silver (Ages 4-14)

**Age Group:** 4-14

**Classes:**
- Monday: 05:15 PM - 06:15 PM
- Tuesday: 04:45 PM - 05:30 PM
- Wednesday: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM, 04:45 PM - 05:30 PM, 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
- Thursday: 04:45 PM - 05:30 PM
- Friday: 04:45 PM - 05:30 PM
- Saturday: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM, 09:45 AM - 10:30 AM, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

### Kids Gold (U10-U14)

**Age Group:** U10-U14

**Description:** Advanced kids' training for committed students and competitors.

**Classes:**
- Monday: 05:15 PM - 06:15 PM
- Tuesday: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
- Thursday: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
- Friday: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM



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**Last Updated:** September 24, 2026

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