# Checkmat UK - Leo Queiroz Team > Hertfordshire, United Kingdom ## Overview **Name:** Checkmat UK - Leo Queiroz Team **Description:** 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. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 15b Baldock Industrial Estate, London Road, Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6NG, United Kingdom **Email:** info.forcesubmission@gmail.com **Website:** https://www.forcesubmission.com/ ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM - Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM - Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM - Thursday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM - Friday: 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM ## Facilities & Amenities Kickboxing ## Instructors ### Daz Jones - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** BJJ Black Belt under Leo Queiroz. Over 15 years of professional MMA coaching experience and 30 years of kickboxing experience. 2nd degree Black Belt in kickboxing. Sponsored by REVGEAR. ### Leo Queiroz - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** 4th degree BJJ Black Belt since 2004. Multiple-time World IBJJF Champion, European IBJJF Champion, and Brazilian National IBJJF Champion. Has trained with and competed against some of the best in the world. ### Jack Mason - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Shooters MMA and IMMAF qualified MMA coach. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. Former Bellator and Cage Warriors fighter with over 50 professional fights. Training some of the very best fighters in the World with UFC fighters in Top 10 in their weight class. One of the most experienced MMA fighters and trainers in the UK and Europe. ### Jamie Richardson - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Elite level Professional MMA fighter with 15 professional fights. Former World title contender, currently signed to Cage Warriors. Cage Warriors TOP 5 Middleweights. BJJ English Champion. BJJ Brown belt under Daz Jones & Leo Queiroz. Managed by Stone Sports Management. ### Nick Albert **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Member of famous Team Quest and former training partner to UFC Hall of Famer Dan Henderson. Moved from the US with high level Wrestling and coaching experience. ## Programs ### Brazilian Jiu Jitsu **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** The ability to clinch, take down, or throw your opponent to the ground then control and submit them by using joint locks and chokes with the Gi. The base of all ground fighting. **Classes:** ### No-Gi Grappling **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** The ability to clinch, take down, control, and submit without the Gi. Drawing from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Greco and Freestyle Wrestling, Sambo, and Judo. Covers everything from the standing clinch to the submission finish. **Classes:** ### Mixed Martial Arts **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Mixing all of the best, most efficient and effective techniques from across the Martial Arts into one discipline. Striking with every available weapon in every position, out-grappling and submitting opponents, and understanding how to excel in every range of combat. **Classes:** ### Kickboxing **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** A mix of the most effective fighting techniques found in stand up martial arts including boxing, Western kickboxing & Thai boxing. Emphasising the use of punches, kicks, sweeps and defence, as well as knee strikes, elbows, and clinches. Classes run with pair work, pad work, bag work, footwork, drills and sparring. **Classes:** ### Kids & Family Classes **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Striking and Grappling classes designed to introduce our younger athletes to combat sports in a safe and enjoyable way. Teaching technical aspects of Martial Arts as well as instilling ethics and discipline. **Classes:** --- **Last Updated:** March 01, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-kingdom/england/hertfordshire/checkmat-uk-leo-queiroz-team)