The Youth Centre, Greystoke Ave, Southmead, Bristol BS10 6AS, UK
#1 ranked Jiu-Jitsu Bristol school in the UK, 2022 - from 10x World Champion Roger Gracie, building world-class Jiu-Jitsu talent.
-welcoming atmosphere and staff -settling environment -life changing skills
I’ve been training here for a while and couldn’t recommend it more highly. The coaches are knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping everyone improve, regardless of experience level. The atmosphere is welcoming, the training is challenging, and the team spirit is fantastic. A great place to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
My son and I train here and absolutely love the professionalism and the way each individual is treated. The coaches take the time to understand every student's needs and help them progress at their own pace. The atmosphere is welcoming, supportive, and motivating. I highly recommend this gym!
The best jiu-jitsu club in Bristol, I've been training here for over 4 years, always a good atmosphere🤙💪 definitely worth a try💪
My eight-year-old son has been training at Roger Gracie Bristol for the past eight months, and I honestly can't speak highly enough of the club. The coaching team is exceptional with the children. Yalcin & Carson are both amazing, and the support coaches Callum, Bodhi, Eneka, Sam and Chris are all fantastic. The coaching team strike the perfect balance between patience, empathy and encouragement. They all genuinely care about each child's development, both on and off the mats, while also challenging them to step outside their comfort zones and build confidence. When my son first started, he was quite nervous. The coaches were incredibly thoughtful in pairing him with training partners who helped him feel welcome and supported. As his confidence grew, they mixed things up—sometimes partnering him with stronger children who would stretch and challenge him, and other times with newer students who needed support themselves. It's a brilliant approach that not only develops skills but also teaches the children how to encourage and help one another. The sense of community is something really special. There is a great atmosphere among the kids, and the adult members are equally welcoming and supportive. More recently, my three-year-old daughter has started attending, and the coaches have been amazing with her too. Their patience, warmth and ability to engage and support children of different ages is amazing. Roger Gracie North Bristol is much more than a BJJ club - it's a community that helps children grow in confidence, resilience and kindness. We feel incredibly fortunate to be part of it and would recommend it without hesitation.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I cannot recommend RGA highly enough. I have been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu here for around two years now and it has genuinely become one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The level of coaching is outstanding. Yalcin, Carson, Chris, Clayton and Luke all bring something different to the academy — incredible technical knowledge, patience, experience and a genuine passion for helping people improve. What makes RGA special isn’t just the quality of the Jiu-Jitsu, but the culture. It’s a place where everyone from complete beginners to experienced competitors can train, learn and challenge themselves in a respectful and welcoming environment. My daughter also trains here, which says everything about the trust I have in the academy. Watching her confidence, resilience and discipline grow through Jiu-Jitsu has been amazing. RGA has become far more than just somewhere to exercise. It’s a community, a place to constantly learn, push yourself, stay humble and become a better version of yourself both on and off the mats. Huge thanks to all the coaches and everyone who makes the academy what it is. Highly recommended. Zac N.
Great club. Instructors all bring high level techniques and get everything across to students effectively. Good training partners too, which is a byproduct of the clubs attitude. Would definitely recommend. They also offer lots of community incentives such as free blue light training, women's classes, over 40's and more.
I’ve been training here since February, and it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve made for both my physical and mental wellbeing. After leaving the Royal Navy, transitioning to civilian life was a big change, but training with the incredible coaches and being part of such a supportive community has made that transition so much easier. The atmosphere is welcoming, the coaching is outstanding, and there’s a genuine sense of camaraderie that makes you want to keep improving. I’ve enjoyed it so much that I’ve already signed up for my first competition next month! I’d highly recommend anyone who’s considering it to come and give it a try. It’s genuinely one of the best things I’ve done, and I can’t wait to continue learning, developing, and seeing where the journey takes me. You’ll love it!
Family friendly, community oriented with the most experienced coaches covering classes from 3 years old right through to adults and every member is supported individually on their journey in this great club. There is nowhere better in the south west to enjoy the sport of jiu jitsu than here.
Immediately fell in love with the sport and would definetly put it down to the the attentiveness of the coaches and how personable,friendly and respectful everyone is and not an ego in sight. Can't rate my experience any higher!
Posted 2 years agoIf you are interested in self defence or martial arts for competition there is no better school in Bristol. Great atmosphere and support from coaches and other members. Curriculum delivered derived from Gracie BJJ. In person seminars available from GOAT Roger Gracie himself as well as other internationally known black belt competitors. Strong competition team with exceptional track record and specific classes to train for competition. Couldn't recommend this place enough... Currently expanding into multiple schools across Bristol so check out what's coming soon local to you on their website!
Posted 2 years agoI’ve been training here since 2019 and I’ve seen it grow significantly in that time, into one of the best clubs around. The club is big, with an excellent mix of hobbyists and competition level talent - so whatever your goals are, you are catered for. There are classes 7 days a week, several times a day, which is perfect for me, as I have a young family so have plenty of choice/options. Although the club is big, it feels like a family - everything about it is just right. It is also run in a very professional way and the back office team do a fantastic job. The coaches are excellent (shout out to Clayton, Luke, Mikey and Carson) and the members are a great, friendly bunch - everyone looks out for each other. I can’t recommend this place enough!
Posted 2 years agoBest of the best in the south west!💪🏼 If you’re looking to compete, improve your fitness or just learn some self defence, I couldn’t recommend this club enough. All the coaches are top tier and generally everyone in the club are very welcoming. I’ve never done BJJ before but after my first session I was completely hooked and now I’m obsessed with the sport, 12/10!
Posted 2 years agoThe atmosphere and camaraderie at this place are fantastic, and the teachers excel at creating a safe learning environment. However, I am giving three stars due to issues with the administrative side of the business. I asked to pause my membership and get a refund because I broke my toe. They agreed, but one month later, I had not received the refund, and they charged me for another month. Frustrated, I tried to cancel my membership, but the cancellation form was hard to find. Additionally, no direct debit was set up, so I couldn't cancel the payments through my bank as they were charging my account directly using my debit card details. When I finally managed to cancel my membership and demanded the promised refund, I was told there was a one-month notice period. As a result, I ended up losing £100 without any training, due to poor communication. Please make the cancellation process free and easy for clients!
Posted 2 years ago
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