Gracie Barra Bristol Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

3, 15 Heber St, Redfield, Bristol BS5 9JU, UK

Disciplines
Gi
Classes
Adults Classes Fundamentals Kids Classes
Facilities
Mat Space Showers
Culture
Welcoming Environment
Access
Free Trial

Class Schedule

Monday Today 6 classes
07:00 08:00 GB1 - All levels Class Mark Live now
17:30 18:30 Future Champs (5-9yrs) Mat 1 Joanna Live now
17:30 18:30 Future Champs (10-15yrs) Mat 2 Prof Geeza Live now
18:30 19:30 GB1 – BJJ Fundamentals Class Prof John Live now
18:30 19:30 GB2 – Advanced BJJ Prof Geeza Live now
19:30 GB3 - Free Sparring Live now
Tuesday Today 4 classes
12:30 13:30 All Levels Lunchtime Class Prof Joanna Live now
18:30 19:30 GB1 – Mat 2 Fundamentals Class Rainer Live now
18:30 19:30 GB2 – Mat 1 Advanced BJJ class Prof Geeza Live now
19:30 GB3 - Free Sparring Live now
Wednesday Today 6 classes
07:00 08:00 All Levels Breakfast Class Mark Live now
17:30 18:30 Future Champs (5-9yrs) Mat 1 Elizabeth Live now
17:30 18:30 Future Champs (10-15yrs) Mat 2 Prof Geeza Live now
18:30 19:30 GB1 – Mat 2 Fundamentals Class Matt Hodge Live now
18:30 19:30 GB2 – Mat 1 Advanced BJJ class Prof Geeza Live now
19:30 GB3 - Free Sparring Live now
Thursday Today 4 classes
12:30 13:30 All Levels Lunchtime Class Prof Joanna Live now
18:30 19:30 GB1 – Mat 1 Fundamentals Class Prof John Live now
18:30 19:30 GB2 – Mat 2 Advanced BJJ class Prof Geeza Live now
19:30 GB3 - Free Sparring Live now
Friday Today 3 classes
17:30 18:30 Future Champs (5-9yrs) Mat 1 Joanna Live now
17:30 18:30 Future Champs (10-15yrs) Mat 2 Prof Geeza Live now
18:30 19:30 GB2 – BJJ Advanced Class Prof Geeza Live now
Saturday Today 2 classes
10:00 11:00 GB1 Gi Techniques and Drills Prof Geeza Live now
11:00 GB3 Free Sparring/|Competition Class Prof Geeza Live now
Sunday Today 1 classes
15:00 17:00 Study Hall Geeza Live now

Coaches

Professor Nicolai "Geeza" Holt
Professor Nicolai "Geeza" Holt Head Coach
Black Belt 3rd Degree Belt

Professor Geeza is the Head Coach of Gracie Barra Bristol and is a four-time IBJJF European Black Belt Masters Champion. Geeza is currently a Third Degree Black Belt with over 20 years of teaching experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Coach Eugeniu Zadoinov
Coach Eugeniu Zadoinov
Brown Belt Belt

Coach Eugeniu is the head of our no-gi training program. He has been training BJJ for twelve years and is a Gracie Barra Brown Belt, earned at Gracie Barra Bristol.

Professor Callum Lamont
Professor Callum Lamont
Black Belt Belt

Professor Callum has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since the first half of 2016. He teaches in the teenagers' class and in the MMA class.

Professor Dr. Gregory Clarke
Professor Dr. Gregory Clarke
Black Belt Belt

Dr. Greg is a Gracie Barra Black Belt and has been training martial arts for over 30 years. He enjoys the “hands-on” approach of BJJ. He teaches the Saturday morning MMA class in which he aims to help Gracie Barra students gain and develop the link between striking and grappling.

Professor Elizabeth Maple
Professor Elizabeth Maple
Black Belt Belt

Elizabeth Maple is a Gracie Barra Brown Belt under Professor Geeza. She has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for over 10 years. Elizabeth teaches our Future Champions Classes.

Professor Joanna Maple
Professor Joanna Maple
Black Belt 1st Degree Belt

Joanna is the Professor of Gracie Barra Staple Hill and teaches at Gracie Barra Bristol. She closely follows the Gracie Barra method and every year completes the Gracie Barra Instructor Certification Program.

Professor John Bishop
Professor John Bishop
Black Belt 1st Degree Belt

Professor John 'Hippy' Bishop is a Gracie Barra Black Belt and an experienced competitor. He is an authentic and sincere instructor who cares about the progress of his students and is the Head of the Fundamentals Program at Gracie Barra Bristol.

Professor Mark Russell
Professor Mark Russell
Black Belt Belt

Professor Mark is a Gracie Barra Black Belt, and he is the Head of the Morning Class Program at Gracie Barra Bristol (but also trains most evenings). Mark won the 2022 award for Most Dedicated Student at Gracie Barra Bristol.

Professor Matt Hodge
Professor Matt Hodge
Black Belt Belt

Matt is a Gracie Barra Black Belt, and he teaches the GB1 program at the school. Matt is a determined and highly flexible grappler. He teaches in the GB1 program and also works as an art teacher in a high school.

Professor Rainer Groh
Professor Rainer Groh
Black Belt Belt

Rainer is a Gracie Barra Black Belt, and he teaches the GB1 program at the school. Rainer was in the German Olympics Team as a long jumper and then his passion turned to Jiu Jitsu.

Reviews

  • Jack Lockwood
    Jack Lockwood

    I've had a really good experience training there. I felt welcomed and could appreciate just how good the group is. People are enthusiastic, kind and inspiring. It's a positive atmosphere. There's care for each other. And there are loads of classes in the week so it's easy to find times to train. Gratitude to the team.

    Posted 2 years ago
  • Michał Rutkowski
    Michał Rutkowski

    We've joined Gracie Barra Bristol in 2019, when my son was 5. There is a sense of community there and everyone feels welcomed. Its great place for children to begin sports activities and gain some self-confidence.

    Posted 2 years ago
  • Lydia Kim
    Lydia Kim

    I went to the Gracie Barra Bristol for the first time a week ago. The atmosphere was very friendly and welcoming from the moment I arrived. It was comfortable learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for the first time in the UK, as students were kind and supportive in teaching each other techniques. The instructors offered a variety of classes under a well-structured program and taught professional techniques that fit the students' levels. It's a great place to learn martial arts, which is why I decided to sign up for a membership.

    Posted 2 years ago
  • rachel hall
    rachel hall

    My son started training nearly 3 years ago and absolutely loves it, so much that i started training myself (an older plus size mum!!) I feel very comfortable and safe with the team here and with the others that train here. There is a massive focus on safety and inclusiveness, especially for women. I enjoy that people come here to learn and get better but are not overly aggressive which I think would put me off! (don’t get me wrong we’re doing a very physical martial art and I think competitiveness is normal 🤣 just not to the point where we are disrespectful to our training partners!) I like that there was never any kind of pushy sales behaviour and the option to come and try a number of classes and borrow a Gi whilst I/we made our minds up was very kind. Especially with children you never know how you feel about something until you have done it a couple of times. Ultimately if you want to come and try it out or train somewhere with no egos or expectations then I cannot recommend it highly enough!

    Posted 2 years ago
  • Liam Hall
    Liam Hall

    A fantastic family to join. Everyone is friendly and welcoming regardless of your experience. This has been a much needed space for my son to use regularly and what started as a try put has ended up with my son still loving to come 2 and a half years later The professors genuinely care and have a wealth of experience to impart on adults and juniors alike. If you are ever looking to try something new, then I could not recommend Gracie Barra Bristol enough!!!!!

    Posted 2 years ago

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