Gracie Barra Bristol Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

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

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Gracie Barra Bristol Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the highly regarded Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu schools. Expert tuition from Black Belts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Terry Lok
    Terry Lok

    My son is very happy and excited in learning BJJ in here. The coaches are very friendly and patient in training the children.

    Instructors Classes
    Posted 3 weeks ago
  • David
    David

    Amazing lessons always learned at Gracie Barra Bristol. Started training in 2016 and welcomed back with many familiar faces. Feels like home. The energy here is great and Geeza is an amazing teacher.

    Instructors Classes Atmosphere
    Posted 1 month ago
  • Karl Williams
    Karl Williams

    Great atmosphere, very welcoming. Beginner friendly graduated fundamentals session. Would highly reccomend

    Classes Atmosphere
    Posted 2 months ago
  • NASIR YUSUF
    NASIR YUSUF

    Great atmosphere, welcoming staff, safe and kids love and can make friendship

    Instructors Atmosphere
    Posted 2 months ago
  • Selam Henok
    Selam Henok

    My boys really love it here.

    Posted 2 months ago
  • Aida
    Aida

    My twin boys absolutely love Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Bristol, and I honestly can't recommend it highly enough. What stands out is how welcoming and supportive the coaches are. They allow children to attend classes at their own pace until they feel comfortable and ready to join in fully, with no pressure at all. The lessons go far beyond martial arts. The team teaches important life values such as respect, integrity, discipline, resilience, and the importance of community. They help children understand that nobody is perfect and that making mistakes is a normal and valuable part of learning and growing. The positive impact it has had on my boys' confidence and mindset has been incredible to see. A fantastic club with amazing instructors who genuinely care about the children and their development. ❤️

    Instructors Classes Atmosphere
    Posted 3 months ago

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