Assemble Jiu Jitsu Academy

Kilroot Business Park, Larne Rd, Carrickfergus BT38 8PR, UK

5.0 (27 reviews)

Disciplines

Gi Judo MMA Wrestling

Classes

Adults Classes All Levels Fundamentals

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Mat Space

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Welcoming Environment

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Aaron McCracken

Moved here for the No-gi and it has been incredibly worthwhile, good classes with plenty of rolling to put that theory into practice.

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Posted 5 months ago
Conor Toland

Lovely gym and friendly people

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Posted 6 months ago
Ethan Barclay

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Posted 8 months ago
Adam Stewart

Assemble is a great place to train whether you are just starting out or looking somewhere new to train. David is an excellent teacher who explains and demonstrates things in great detail until you are confident in what you are doing. The gym has a friendly atmosphere and a great bunch of lads who are also happy to give you tips and advice along the way. I felt welcomed from my very first class which gave me the confidence I needed when starting out, so I really can’t recommend Assemble enough!

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Posted 10 months ago
Kyle Donald

I started the beginners course in September and instantly felt welcome. David is an amazing coach, super knowledgeable, patient with us newcomers, and genuinely passionate about helping everyone improve. His communication is excellent and he's always happy to help with any questions. The gym itself is modern, clean, and really well looked after. Couldn't recommend enough!

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Posted 10 months ago
Ben Turner

Absolutely fantastic. David is a thoughtful and intelligent coach I’ve known for over four years. I’ve trained in various martial arts for more than 18 years, and specifically in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over four and a half years, so I’ve experienced a wide range of clubs and coaching styles. David stands out. He has a deep and thorough knowledge of physiotherapy, strength training, and Jiu-Jitsu, which he combines to create safe, effective, and enjoyable training sessions. He’s charismatic, approachable, and especially skilled at working with beginners. He has built a culture of safety and inclusivity, where newcomers can step onto the mats, feel welcomed, and start learning straight away without fear of judgment or unnecessary risk of injury. I would wholeheartedly recommend David’s school to anyone considering starting Jiu-Jitsu. With nearly 20 years of training experience across many clubs, I can confidently say David offers an excellent service at a fair price, conveniently local to Carrickfergus, Whitehead and Ballycarry.

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Posted 11 months ago
Adam Steenson

Assemble is an amazing club with a fantastic community and a great coach. The best part of assemble is the community, if you’re looking to start jiujitsu or you’re already experienced you’ll be welcomed with open arms into a really great group of guys. After only a month of training I really felt like an important part of the community and really genuinely valued by the guys there, it’s a great team to be a part of. Dave’s coaching is great too, super attentive, very in tune with the needs of the group and very considerate to beginners. Assemble is a good club whether you want to be competitive or not, if you want to compete there’s a lot of other guys you can train with and get amazing support from, but there’s no pressure to compete and lots in the club don’t so it’s great either way. 10/10 club wouldn’t go anywhere else.

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Posted 1 year ago
Colin Patterson

Great place to train. Complete beginner to jiu jitsu, felt welcomed from the start. Having no knowledge or ability wasn't an issue, everyone has been so encouraging and helpful with teaching moves and positions making a great atmosphere. David is a great coach and has a lot of time for you to help you learn the techniques, explaining things in a simple way to help understand. If your thinking about giving it a go definitely recommend Assemble as the place to start, you won't regret it!
Posted 1 year ago
Matthew Sloan

Couldn’t recommend anywhere better to train. I started a couple of months ago with absolutely zero knowledge of bjj and now I’m hooked on it. The fundamental classes are perfect for starting to understand the sport a bit better and everyone is very patient and encouraging. Great environment to train in and a great bunch of lads.
Posted 1 year ago
Metal Detector

Never done any sort of martial arts before. Barely done any kind of sport either, however, always admired jui jitsu and had wanted to give it a go. Through a bit of persuasion from a friend I decided to look for a spot and thankfully Assmble were looking new members. I've never felt more welcome to a place before, and having zero knowledge or ability, everyone has so encouraging and helpful with teaching moves and positions. Everyone had to start somewhere and why not at Assemble. David is such a great coach and has a lot of time for you to help breakdown the techniques and help you get it right. So glad I gave it a go and always excited to get down to it. It also helps clear the head a lot.
Posted 1 year ago
Jonathan Stoops

If you are wanting to get into the sport look no further than Assemble. I Started the beginner course at the end of August and now moved to full membership. Davids knowledge of the sport and attention to detail when teaching is top notch and he always makes sure to go around the class and offer advice on the drills. The classes are brilliant offering both Gi and no Gi as well as strength and conditioning. All the members are so welcoming and it just adds to the amazing atmosphere at the gym.
Posted 1 year ago
Marcus Mullan

Being new to a sport can be a daunting experience but David and the rest of the people at Assemble are extremely welcoming and patient. David explains things very well and creates a fun and relaxed environment. There’s a nice social atmosphere being part of the club. Another great thing is how David brings in coaches from other sports (Judo, Wrestling etc) to take a class every month which is a really good way to help develop your skills in other areas. Highly recommend
Posted 1 year ago
Luke Loveridge

Fantastic! David’s care for his craft is exceptional. Supporting the development of all in attendance, through his clear, concise guidance of Jiu Jitsu concepts. A brilliant range of classes, in a top class facility. The environment created by David and the Assemble team is brilliant. Thank you, David and Assemble Jiu Jitsu Academy.

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Posted 2 years ago