BJJ Gyms in England, United Kingdom

Los Banditos

Los Banditos is a premier No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling club located in Kensal Rise, West London. Founded by world-class grapplers Eoghan O'Flanagan (ranked 5th best in the world under 88kg) and Silviu Nastasa (BJJ and Judo black belt), the gym offers elite-level instruction in a welcoming environment. With over 20 years of grappling experience each and 10+ years of teaching, the founders have built one of the highest-level BJJ gyms in London. The club offers comprehensive programs for all ages and skill levels, including dedicated beginners classes that focus on fundamental techniques in a safe and supportive environment. Head coach Joe Lennon, who developed his skills at the prestigious Roger Gracie Academy, leads the youth program which has achieved remarkable success, winning the IBJJF European Juvenile trophy and ADCC UK Championship 2024 team trophy. The coaching team also includes assistant coaches PJ (trained with John Danaher at Renzo Gracie Academy) and Ben (purple belt under Roger Gracie), ensuring high-quality instruction across all programs. Los Banditos emphasizes No-Gi grappling practiced in athletic wear without traditional uniforms, focusing on practical self-defense, sport competition, explosive movement, and body control. The gym provides multiple daily training sessions including morning advanced classes, youth programs for ages 10-16, fundamentals classes for beginners, and open mat sessions. With a strong competition focus and a welcoming community atmosphere, Los Banditos has earned a 5.0 rating on Google Reviews and continues to produce top-level competitors while maintaining an inclusive environment for practitioners of all backgrounds.

Arma

ARMA is a luxury Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and wellness club in Clapham, London, combining world-class coaching with elite recovery facilities. Founded to make high-level BJJ accessible to everyone, ARMA offers a complete training experience beyond just technique—building real resilience through training, recovery, and community. Led by head coach Ffion Davies, a multiple-time world champion, ARMA's coaching team includes some of the UK's top BJJ talent. The facility features two full mat spaces for Gi and No-Gi training, complemented by a dedicated wellness area with sauna, cold plunge, and a fully equipped gym for strength and conditioning. Members also enjoy access to a co-working lounge and coffee shop, creating a space where you can train, work, and recover all under one roof. ARMA's structured progression pathway guides students from their first day through an 8-week Beginner's Cohort into Fundamentals, Intermediate, and Advanced classes. Programs include adult BJJ (Gi and No-Gi), competition training, open mat sessions, kids BJJ (Little ARMAs ages 4-6, ARMA Kids ages 7-11), teen programs (ages 12+), and personal training with small group sessions limited to 4 people. The gym emphasizes technical precision, tactical awareness, and competition-level intensity for those ready to test their limits.

Apex Jiu-Jitsu

Apex Jiu-Jitsu is a state of the art Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located in the bustling area of Finsbury Park. The academy offer classes for all levels of experience and includes adult, and children's classes as well as dedicated women's classes

Checkmat Fightzone London

Fightzone London is a team of 40 coaches and staff from all different backgrounds who share the same goal: to make Martial Arts accessible to everyone! We work closely with the local council and schools to offer free lessons and programs to those with less access to sports and recreation.

Carpe Diem London

At Carpe Diem BJJ London, our mission is to create a vibrant and diverse Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) community where everyone feels welcome on the mat. We are committed to providing a clean, safe and professional environment that supports learning, self-expression and personal development through the practice of BJJ. We believe that practicing BJJ leads to personal growth & positive wellbeing. Our vision is for people from all walks of life to have access to BJJ, and the ability to gain the benefits and enjoyment associated with training this martial art. We encourage creative expression in and around the sport of BJJ.

10th Planet London

10th planet London is based in the diesel gym where we pride ourselves on our friendly atmosphere whilst we train hard and in a professional manner We specialize in muay thai, boxing, wrestling, MMA and 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu.

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.

10th Planet Banbury, UK

Banbury Martial Arts Centre Unit 6 Riverside Business Park Banbury OX165TU Head coach of Birmingham, Redditch and now Banbury (for bio see 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.Mick had his first amateur MMA fight after only 2 weeks of training which ended up a draw. He turned pro in 2002 and won the TKO light heavy weight title.

10th Planet Bath, UK

The NoGi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu programme at ARCH was established by 10th Planet Black Belt Ryan Brinkley under the close eye of 10th Planet Black Belt Will Stone (10P Swindon) and with the support of a wide team of knowledgeable and experienced coaches. Ryan and the team have developed a programme which combines a 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu game with a strong emphasis on wrestling and stand-up grappling, alongside an offensive guard game, bringing in knowledge from world-class Judo and Olympic Wrestling coaches, which has proven highly effective in the competition setting. As a purpose-built, full-time martial arts academy, ARCH offers high-level instruction across multiple disciplines. Our training philosophy is rooted in providing a complete and well-rounded approach to combat sports—bringing together 10th Planet NoGi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Wrestling, Judo, Kickboxing, and Self Defence under one roof. ARCH is beginner-friendly and welcoming, while also home to higher-level students and active competitors. Though many of our members and coaches compete regionally and nationally, competition is never required—we support each student’s individual goals.

Carlson Gracie Odyssey

At our schools, we teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Thai Boxing, Judo, no-gi (submission grappling), and MMA, allowing you to train in all ranges of fighting. Whether it's for fitness, self-defense, to become a professional fighter, or just for fun, Carlson Gracie Team offers a complete range of martial arts to suit your personal development needs.

De Souza Dojo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Get fit by learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. You do not have to be fit to get started but you have to get started to be fit. Book your taster class today and enjoy the benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.