Unit 011, Solent Business Centre, 343 Millbrook Rd W, Southampton SO15 0HW, UK
I’ve been training at Hoplite Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since it first opened, and I honestly can’t recommend it enough. Adam, the head coach, is incredibly kind and friendly, and has a real depth of knowledge—especially when it comes to competition. He’s always supportive and genuinely goes the extra mile to help everyone improve, no matter their level. The community here is great, everyone is welcoming, caring, and supportive. There’s no pressure to compete, but if you do want to step into that world, you’ll have all the guidance and encouragement you need. As someone who is neurodiverse, I sometimes find learning new things challenging and need a bit more time. At Hoplite, I’ve never felt judged. I feel completely comfortable asking for help, and that’s made a huge difference in my progress. Training here has really boosted my confidence in my own ability, and I’ve learned so much along the way. Couldn’t ask for a better place to train.
Top bloke Adam is. Extremely knowledgeable and understanding. Would highly recommend hoplite for anyone thinking of giving BJJ a go.
If you are interested in BJJ or grappling, I would highly recommend coming to this gym for the following reasons: - Very skilled instructor and teacher - Smaller class sizes means that everyone is getting direct instruction consistently - Friendly and respectful community of people - The lessons follow a curriculum as opposed to random lessons - The 1 hour sessions are filled end-to-end with quality instruction, technique and practice instead of lots of 'fluff' - The gym is very hygienic
Good lessons, the instructor focuses on everyone, I feel comfortable as a woman because there are others women to roll with and everyone is respectful.
Im a beginner in BJJ and only started last week. Adam is genuinely so nice and a very patient and supportive teacher. Would highly recommend. The lessons are fun and a really good vibe. At the same time it’s very informative and interesting.
I'm a beginner in BJJ and I find Adam very patient in his method of teaching. The classes are really fun and enjoyable and I feel the effort and burn every time. I highly recommend Adam if you are looking to train BJJ!
I've trained with Adam many times and in addition to being really skilled he is very friendly and helpful as a coach. I thoroughly recommend training with him whether you are new to BJJ or experienced.
Posted 1 year ago
Adam is a top guy with a very relaxed patient teaching style, who has an all round high level understanding of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a sport and culture.
Adam taught the first BJJ lesson I ever had back in 2021. His kind and friendly approach matched with his great knowledge of the sport, makes him a fantastic teacher that really helped me fall in love BJJ. 10/10, would recommend.
Posted 1 year ago
Trained with Adam when I was a total beginner in BJJ. His approach is nice and does not make you feel bad if you do not understand a technique. His classes always include a warm-up, drilling, and rolling/sparring (maybe it will differ now) .
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