Craig Ewers Academy (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, MMA)

Unit 6, 24 Norbury Rd, Cardiff CF5 3AU, UK

5.0 (48 reviews)

Pricing

From £5/class

Disciplines

Gi Judo MMA Wrestling

Classes

Adults Classes Black Belt Instruction Kids Classes

Facilities

Mat Space

Culture

Welcoming Environment

Access

Free Trial

Craig Ewers Academy is Cardiff's leading gym for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu / BJJ, Judo, Wrestling and MMA.

Coaches

Craig Ewers Head Coach

1st degree black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu

Head coach with over 30 years experience training and competing in judo and Brazilian jiu jitsu; active competitor with wins at Polaris Pro and medals at NAGA Championships.

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Ieuan MacKenzie

blue belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Assists on all childrenâ€™s classes; holds blue belts in Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is an active MMA competitor.

Josh Hudson

purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Assistant coach; black belt in Judo and purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, with amateur MMA record 9-4.

Membership Prices

BJJ Women's Only Class

£5.00 class

1 hour @ Â£5.00; open to current, returning or new students, all experience levels welcome.

Children's BJJ Gi (Age 5-12)

£6.00 class

1 hour @ Â£6.00; children's BJJ Gi class.

Children's BJJ No-Gi (Age 5-12)

£6.00 class

1 hour @ Â£6.00; children's BJJ No-Gi class.

BJJ No-Gi

£10.00 class

1 hour 15 minutes @ Â£10.00; technical drills, positional sparring & open sparring.

BJJ No-Gi (Fundamentals)

£10.00 class

1 hour 15 minutes @ Â£10.00; technical drills, situational & free sparring; focus on fundamentals.

BJJ No-Gi (Sparring)

£10.00 class

1 hour @ Â£10.00; open sparring rounds.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi

£10.00 class

1 hour @ Â£10.00; technical drills, situational & open sparring in the Gi.

Grappling No-Gi (Advanced)

£10.00 class

1 hour @ Â£10.00; drills, situational & free sparring; minimum 6 months experience.

Open Mat

£10.00 class

1 hour @ Â£10.00; choice of Gi or No-Gi, sparring rounds and/or technical training.

Reviews

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Ryan M

Great place. Top coach. Highly recommend

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Posted 2 months ago
KJ Corti

Great atmosphere and welcoming gym. Highly recommended!

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Posted 4 months ago
Patrycja Frydel

great atmosphere

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Posted 12 months ago
James Kedra

An awesome environment for anyone wanting to learn grappling looking a aspects of Judy, BJJ and orherstyles. A friendly and high standard bunch of guys who have between them competed and meddled internationally. A good starting place for anyone looking to get into MMA and a must see for any competing fighters.

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Posted 1 year ago
VeRuLa 32

Kids training is run very well by high level coach, Craig Ewers. The environment is very welcoming and really glad I took my son after being highly recommended by other parents who's kids also attend.

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Posted 1 year ago
M K

Authentic, Professional, and Top-Level Coaching Both my sons train judo at Craig Ewers Academy, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The coaching is high-level across judo, BJJ (gi and no gi), and grappling. It’s a proper gym – professional, focused, and grounded in old-school values like discipline, respect, and hard work. There’s no ego, just great training and a strong community. My boys love it, and the progress they’ve made speaks for itself. It’s not flashy – it’s authentic. The mats are full of focus, effort, and a strong sense of community. My boys loves training here, and I can honestly say it’s made a positive impact on their confidence, resilience, and love for the sport. Highly recommended.

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Posted 1 year ago
Rebecca Carey

My son has been attending this MMA gym for a while now, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly care about each student’s progress and development. The environment is supportive and welcoming, making it a great place to build confidence, discipline, and fitness. My son looks forward to every class and has grown so much since joining. Highly recommend this gym.

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Posted 1 year ago
Matthew

Visiting Cardiff for work. Didn’t have the opportunity to attend the class in the end but when I emailed Craig to ask if drop-ins were welcome, he responded promptly with class options and an invitation to come on down.
Posted 1 year ago
Harrison Jones

amazing place to train for guys, girls and kids, top level coaches in mma and jiu jitsu, as well as judo and Muay thai which i haven't had chance to try out yet. many of the guys have gone on to fight in professional promotions but day to day its a very friendly atmosphere and a focus on the actual sport itself. Would love to see more interclub as its a great chance of newer guys like me to get competing, easy 10 out of 10
Posted 2 years ago
Shelley G

I recently joined Craig’s, and I couldn't be happier with my experience. The variety of classes, including MMA, judo, jiu-jitsu, and Muay Thai, caters to every interest and skill level. The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming, with a friendly group of people who are always eager to support and encourage each other. The instructors and coaches are amazing, with well-thought-out sessions that not only challenge me but also help me grow and improve with each class. I highly recommend this club to anyone looking to try out any of the classes mentioned.
Posted 2 years ago
Shell G

I recently joined Craig’s, and I couldn't be happier with my experience. The variety of classes, including MMA, judo, jiu-jitsu, and Muay Thai, caters to every interest and skill level. The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming, with a friendly group of people who are always eager to support and encourage each other. The instructors and coaches are amazing, with well-thought-out sessions that not only challenge me but also help me grow and improve with each class. I highly recommend this club to anyone looking to try out any of the classes mentioned.

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Posted 2 years ago
Thomas Boyce

I've been going to Craig's since before COVID. Craig doesn't put pressure on anyone to go at a pace where they're not comfortable. I couldn't do a forward or backward roll when I joined, I'm now a purple belt. He's knowledgeable, really down to earth and fair. There's no weird cult type sessions, no hidden costs, what you see is what you get. Good vibes. Would recommend to anyone. You'll make friends for life, can be absolutely yourself and have a laugh while you train. Wish I found this place years ago!
Posted 2 years ago
Eri Sant

Totally enjoyed the Muay Thai classes from Aurimas Kumza every Wednesday at 5pm 🙌🏼 super!!! Such a uplifting, great cardio, legs and arms work out! AMAZING 💪🏻😍🤙🏼

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Posted 2 years ago