# Union BJJ

> Manchester, United Kingdom | #<Affiliation:0x000065767462b7e0>

## Overview

**Name:** Union BJJ

**Affiliation:** #<Affiliation:0x000065767462b7e0>

**Description:** Built on the legacy of Van Dang Martial Arts and running continuously since 2013, the gym's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program follows the Carlson Gracie lineage: instructors John and Jamie are brown belts under Parrumpa, a 6th-degree Carlson Gracie black belt and longtime head coach of American Top Team's professional fight team. The squad is also coached by 4th-degree black belt Simon McGovern. Classes run Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings, covering BJJ Fundamentals, Advanced and a Friday recap-and-roll session, alongside kickboxing and a women's-only BJJ class on Sunday mornings.

**Status:** Active

## Contact Information

**Address:**
Unit 3, Crown Industrial Estate, Poland Street, Ancoats
Manchester M4 6BN, United Kingdom

**Website:** https://unionacademy.co.uk

**Social Media:**
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unionacademymcr/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unionacademymanchester

## Pricing

### Monthly Membership
- Adult: £70/month
**Free trial:** Yes (First session free)
## Programs

### Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

**Skill Level:** All

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Classes:**
- Monday: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM, 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
- Wednesday: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM, 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
- Friday: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM

### Women's Only BJJ

**Skill Level:** All

**Age Group:** adults

**Classes:**
- Sunday: 10:45 AM - 



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**Last Updated:** October 15, 2026

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