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Both my 7 year old son and I started to train at Alba gym this year after a mixed age fun family training day , Brilliant introduction to the sport. Ever since that day , consistently top quality instruction, great training and always good atmosphere.. Welcomed in from day one.
Super clean matts, and locker rooms. Very nice decorated and most important amazing staff and great people training there. If you’re looking to start BJJ this is the place. By far the most fun sport I’ve tried so far. Highly recommend 🥋🥋
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at ALBA Jiu Jitsu. Our son George is only 4 years old, and from the very beginning the coaches made him feel welcome, confident, and excited to learn.
What stands out most is how patient, encouraging, and genuinely caring everyone is with the children. George has grown so much in confidence, discipline, listening, and social skills since joining, and he looks forward to every class with a huge smile on his face.
The environment is positive, supportive, and family-orientated, which makes such a difference for young children starting something new. It’s amazing to see how the coaches balance fun with structure while teaching important values like respect and perseverance.
As parents, there’s nothing better than seeing your child happy, included, and developing both physically and emotionally. We’re truly grateful to be part of the ALBA family and would highly recommend it to any parent considering this for their child.
5 stars all the way!
★★★★★
Phenomenal training environment & coaching team. I'm a black belt/gym owner and I do a 3 hour round trip to train at ALBA every opportunity I get, its never wasted! If you're in the area, get involved. If you're not, make the trip!
We’ve had a fantastic experience here. From day one, my young son was made to feel welcome and comfortable, which helped him settle in quickly and enjoy training. The environment is positive, supportive, and great for children to learn discipline while building confidence.
The coaching staff are outstanding—highly skilled, dedicated, and genuinely invested in each student’s progress. They balance structure, encouragement, and patience perfectly, making every class both enjoyable and valuable. I’ve seen such a positive difference in my son’s confidence and development, and I would highly recommend this academy to any family.
My 5-year-old son has been at ALBA Sutton Coldfield for over 18 months, and we couldn’t be happier with the progress he’s made, especially given his SEN needs. Since joining, he’s grown in confidence and development in ways we genuinely hoped for but weren’t sure we’d see.
This has been made possible by Professor Tom and the dedicated world class coaching team, who go far beyond just teaching Jiu Jitsu. They create an environment that’s engaging, supportive, and focused on helping every child improve.
Seeing his progress inspired me to join too, and I’m now well into my own Jiu Jitsu journey and loving it. The academy itself is well run, immaculately clean, and always evolving to give members the best experience possible.
The atmosphere here is another big plus, everyone is friendly, respectful, and focused on learning, which makes training feel safe and enjoyable (especially important in your 40s!).
I’m proud to be part of the ALBA family and the local Jiu Jitsu community.
Our 4-year-old daughter has had such a positive experience at Alba Jiu Jitsu. She was initially quite hesitant in new social settings and struggled to engage with unfamiliar children or attend clubs without us. Since joining, we’ve seen a huge growth in her confidence week by week.
She now interacts happily with other children, even in close-contact activities, and shows genuine enthusiasm for learning. She loves demonstrating her moves at home and proudly talks about her progress at nursery.
The impact has gone beyond the classes themselves, her confidence has noticeably improved in other activities like swimming and dance. It’s been fantastic for her self-belief and social development. We couldn’t recommend it more highly, so thank you to everyone!
My 11-year-old daughter has been attending Alba Jiu Jitsu in Sutton Coldfield for almost a year now, and the positive impact has been incredible to see. Not only has she grown stronger physically, but her confidence has improved so much. She’s also developed great social skills, which have even reflected in her academic progress.
A big thumbs up to all the trainers for their dedication, encouragement, and support throughout her journey. They create such a positive and motivating environment for the kids.
I would highly recommend Alba to any parent looking to get their child involved in a sport that not only builds fitness but also helps shape their personality and confidence.
My kids love training here top class coaches they always go that extra bit never once had any problems my kids have come on leaps and bounds hopefully my 4 year old will join my other 3 soon would recommend to anyone looking to get into bjj or there. Kids
My two girls 13 & 10 started 6 weeks ago, with my eldest not wanting to go at all, but after just one session came out with a massive smile, both now have their Gi's with the help of Lucy who couldn't be more helpful.
I can say this has helped the girls both in fitness & confidence with now practicing at home & with the help of Tom & the team this can only grow further.
Update: I have now joined the girls in the Atos family, it’s been a year for me now & with the world class Professor & his team of coaches we all have gone from strength to strength. If you have children this is the academy for them & you 100%
I had a trial class today, when I came into the building I was greeted warmly by Lucy who instantly began getting me set for my first class. She gave me a uniform for the class which was nice and clean. Dan helped me put on my belt and was so respectful.
When the class began Lucy joined to be my partner as I was the only woman amongst the students , which again helped me feel comfortable in this new environment. Dan showed us the moves and he has a great way of breaking down and explaining the technique so I , a beginner, could easily understand. I was lucky to be partnered with Lucy because she made sure I executed everything properly and within my own comfort zone. I finished class feeling more confident in myself and I have Lucy and Dan to thank for that.
I would happily continue to do jiujitsu with this establishment because of how good the trainers are at maintaining such a peaceful environment that welcomes mistakes and encourages growth.
Top quality training for kids and adults alike!
Shoutout to all the coaches who make this an excellent place to learn and excel.
Their teaching style is engaging and effective, focusing on instilling confidence and discipline in young learners. Highly recommend to any parent considering a self defence arts for their children.
An amazing place for kids and adults to train. The whole team at Atos have been fantastic with my two children (6 and 3). Would highly recommend to anyone
Having spent 4 years training under all three names for this gym!! And being asked to write this review after most classes lol I have finally gotten around to it ! Professor Tomas Bracher is the worst mentor and leader that most adults and children could ask for period!! he may be good at Jiu Jitsui (but most black belts are!) but as a professor and a leader and a owner possibly the worst I’ve encountered after 50 years in lots of different areas that is some achievement so 5 stars for that in fact. As for the coaching staff do not be fooled by the warm welcome and happy smiles and well wishes and friendships you make they will lie and cheat their way out of any situation for any reason if they need to protect themselves and Thomas they have no integrity or honour what so ever they will hang you out to dry if you ever make a complaint and not think twice about it, it is a toxic working and training environment for Adults let alone children! So if you can stay away then I recommend you do rather than wasting all that time and money!! you’re just there to pay the bills don’t ever forget that and once your done with your gone and that warm friendly welcoming attitude disappears very quickly.
