Unit 12 St Edmund St, Bolton BL1 2AY, UK
I can’t recommend this gym enough. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or someone who has never stepped foot on a mat, this is the place to be.
Posted 5 months ago
Brilliant BJJ academy. The coaching is top quality, with clear technical instruction and genuine care for each student's progress. Training partners are welcoming and supportive, which makes a huge difference when you're learning. The facilities are clean and well maintained, classes are well structured (good mix of fundamentals, advanced techniques and sparring), and there's a real community feel. Suitable for complete beginners and competitors alike. Highly recommended. Oss! 🥋🇧🇷
Great family friendly academy. From day one when my son and I joined in January, everyone has been very welcoming and friendly. Professor Barry. Julie and the other coaches are nothing but supportive in your BJJ journey whether you’re a beginner or advanced. There are many BJJ clubs around but there’s a reason why we drive over from Bury two to three times a week to train here. Highly recommend!
I was first introduced to RGA Bolton while watching my three children attend their first session, and from the moment I walked in, I felt incredibly welcome. The sense of community was so strong that I signed up there and then. Now, we train as a family of five, on different mats but at the same time and we absolutely love it. I’ve had the pleasure of learning from a range of professors and coaches, each of whom has shown nothing but patience, generosity with their time, and exceptional skill. As a woman stepping into what’s often seen as a male-dominated sport, Professor Julie immediately put me at ease. She gave me the confidence to try something new and has continued to support my development every step of the way. Everyone at RGA Bolton is friendly, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping you improve. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.
I visited the Roger Gracie Academy in Bolton to pick up a gi for a lesson I’ve booked in the new year. Prior to arriving, I spoke with Professor Barry, who couldn’t have been more helpful. On arrival, the atmosphere was superb and very welcoming. I took part in one of the blocks led by Tom, and I enjoyed it so much that I’ve decided to go back every Thursday. To put this into perspective, I’m already a member of another gym local to me — but you really can’t get enough of a good thing. Highly recommended.
RGA Bolton is honestly one of the best gyms I’ve ever trained at. The atmosphere is so welcoming — everyone’s friendly, respectful, and pushes each other to get better. You can really feel the sense of community as soon as you walk in. The coaching is top-tier, and the female black belt there is incredible — not only super skilled but also so supportive and inspiring. She makes you feel comfortable while motivating you to give your best every session. I’ve enjoyed every single class I’ve been to. The mix of great people, solid training, and such a positive environment makes it somewhere I genuinely look forward to going. Couldn’t recommend it more.
Amazing BJJ gym The coaches are patient, passionate, and truly care about helping you improve and the training partners are supportive and focused on learning, there not just winning rounds. The atmosphere is welcoming, and everyone wants to see each other grow. Great gym I’d recommend to anyone who does BJJ and doesn’t want to much of a competitive environment.
Posted 1 year agoI love my gym and my training partners, it's more like a big family!
Posted 1 year agoHad my first ever lesson today! Definitely felt like real true authentic Gracie Jiu Jitsu. Had so much fun and I am proud to be studying the martial art the old school way of the true masters ☺️
Posted 5 years agoReally good place to train, been going now for around 2 months, every one is very welcoming and always happy to help you learn. Great place for any one to go and train regardless of what you want to do it for!
Posted 5 years agoI came up from London where I usually train for a one off class with these guys and girls. Great standard of jiu jitsu, real focus on technique above strength and very welcoming and kind people. Highly recommend.
Posted 8 years ago
I felt discriminated against by instructor Julie after explaining that, for religious reasons, I’m unable to train with women. If a woman said she couldn’t train with men, it wouldn’t be an issue. The double standard is disappointing. The other instructors treated me with respect — this issue was only with her.
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