BJJ Gyms in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Checkmat UK - Leo Queiroz Team

Force Submission Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy is the leading fulltime Mixed Martial Arts academy in Baldock, Hertfordshire. Founded in 2009 as Force MMA, the gym has been developing elite martial artists and fighters for over a decade, producing top 10 Professional MMA fighters in Europe, fighters ranked top 5 in Cage Warriors, leading Amateur MMA fighters, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu champions. As a Checkmat UK affiliate under Leo Queiroz Team, Force Submission offers world-class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training alongside comprehensive MMA and striking programs. The academy's state-of-the-art facility serves as the team's headquarters and centre of excellence, with professional coaching staff offering the best that BJJ, MMA, kickboxing, and wrestling have to offer. The coaching team is led by Head Coach Daz "Force" Jones, a BJJ Black Belt under 4th degree Black Belt Leo Queiroz, with over 15 years of professional MMA coaching experience and 30 years of kickboxing experience. Daz holds a 2nd degree Black Belt in kickboxing and is sponsored by REVGEAR. BJJ Head Coach Leo Queiroz is a 4th degree Black Belt (since 2004) with numerous accomplishments including World IBJJF Champion, European IBJJF Champion, and Brazilian National IBJJF Champion. The team also includes elite coaches like Jamie "Young Gun" Richardson (BJJ Brown Belt, Cage Warriors fighter, BJJ English Champion), Nick Albert (Team Quest member and former training partner to UFC Hall of Famer Dan Henderson), and Jack Mason (BJJ Black Belt, IMMAF qualified MMA coach, former Bellator and Cage Warriors fighter with over 50 professional fights). Whether you're a complete beginner looking to improve confidence, fitness and self-defence, or an elite athlete competing at the highest levels in MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Force Submission accommodates every level of skill with passion and expertise.