Royal Jiu Jitsu

49 Court Oak Rd, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9TG, UK

5.0 (22 reviews)

Disciplines

Gi MMA No-Gi Striking Wrestling

Classes

Adults Classes Advanced Classes Fundamentals Kids Classes

Facilities

Mat Space

Culture

Welcoming Environment

Access

Free Trial

Class Schedule

Monday 1 classes

10:00 – 12:00 Open Mat

Tuesday 5 classes

12:00 – 13:00 All Levels White Belt 1 stripe+

17:00 – 17:40 Royal Frogs Ages 5-9

17:00 – 17:50 Royal Corgis Ages 10+

18:00 – 19:00 Fundamentals

19:00 – 20:00 Advanced Blue Belt+

Wednesday 5 classes

12:00 – 13:00 All Levels White Belt 1 stripe+

17:00 – 17:40 Royal Frogs NoGi Ages 5-9

17:00 – 17:50 Royal Corgis NoGi Ages 10+

18:00 – 19:00 NoGi White Belt 2 Stripes+

19:00 – 20:00 Fundamentals

Thursday 4 classes

17:00 – 17:40 Royal Frogs Ages 5-9

17:00 – 17:50 Royal Corgis Ages 10+

18:00 – 19:00 Fundamentals

19:00 – 20:00 Advanced Blue Belt+

Friday 5 classes

12:00 – 13:00 All Levels White Belt 1 stripe+

17:00 – 17:40 Royal Frogs NoGi Ages 5-9

17:00 – 17:50 Royal Corgis NoGi Ages 10+

18:00 – 19:00 NoGi White Belt 2 Stripes+

19:00 – 20:00 Fundamentals

Saturday 5 classes

12:00 – 13:00 All Levels White Belt 1 stripe+

17:00 – 17:40 Royal Frogs Ages 5-9

17:00 – 17:50 Royal Corgis Ages 10+

18:00 – 19:00 Fundamentals

19:00 – 20:00 Advanced Blue Belt+

Sunday 3 classes

09:00 – 09:40 Royal Frogs Ages 5-9

10:00 – 10:50 Royal Corgis Ages 10+

11:00 – 12:00 Fundamentals

Coaches

Bradley Hill Head Coach Owner

Bradley is a well-known international competitor who has medalled at World and European Championships. His passion lies in coaching and athlete development; he has coached many jiu jitsu athletes to IBJJF World podiums and remains an active competitor.

Samantha Cook-Hill Owner

Samantha co-founded Royal Jiu Jitsu with husband Bradley Hill in 2022. She is one of the most decorated athletes to come out of the UK, holding IBJJF European and World Championship titles. She also handles Health and Safety, Policies and Governance for Royal.

Amelia Lui

Black Belt

Amelia is a highly decorated competitive athlete. After medaling at the World Championships in 2024, she received her black belt from Samantha and Bradley at the Walter Pyramid. She teaches advanced Gi classes, co-leads the women’s class and assists with the youth squad.

Cameran Jheeta

Cameran has been a student of Bradley Hill for almost 15 years and achieved success on the junior circuit, winning the Pan American Championships. He is the lead coach for the Frogs programme at Royal.

Laura Barker

Black Belt

Laura Barker is a distinguished British Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt representing Royal Jiu Jitsu. She began training at 14 alongside Bradley Hill. Her accolades include IBJJF European Champion, IBJJF Pan American Champion and multiple World Medalist. She co-leads the women’s only class.

Mikial Mir

2nd Degree Black Belt

Mikial is a 2nd Degree Black Belt who has trained in Jiu Jitsu since childhood. He is dedicated to student development and teaches in the All Levels classes.

Ryan Ralph

Ryan is an exceptional athlete and competitor with a highly technical game. He assists in the kids classes and is link coach with the University of Birmingham jiu jitsu programme.

Membership Prices

Free trial

£0.00 one session

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Reviews

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Muhammad Kamil

This BJJ gym is possibly the best Gi jiu jitsu gym in the UK, as evidenced by their excellent competition record. If you want world class training with one of the most accomplished BJJ coaches, this is the place to be. Coach Bradley Hill is an incredibly nice and humble person and his team is about as legit as it gets.

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Posted 2 months ago
Bertuol Translations

Great instructors and very supportive environment.

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Posted 6 months ago
Adam Basinski

I’ve had a great experience at Royal Jiu Jitsu Birmingham. The coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and explain techniques clearly, which makes the classes accessible for all levels. Sessions are well structured with a strong focus on fundamentals, drilling, and live sparring. The atmosphere is welcoming and respectful, with a strong team culture on the mats. It is a supportive place to train and improve. I would highly recommend it to anyone in Birmingham looking to start or progress in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

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Posted 7 months ago
Jiao Daren

My five-year-old daughter and I both train here. It has a great environment with amazing coaches and a very good vibe. The teaching for children is strong, and there are always training partners of a similar size because the kids’ classes are well attended. Among adults, there is a good mix of athletes, from national and international medallists to hobbyists who simply enjoy the sport. Everyone can find their place here. Highly recommended

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Posted 8 months ago
Krrish Singh

Royal Jiu Jitsu is outstanding! Bradley and Samantha are phenomenal instructors who create a welcoming, professional, and high-energy environment. Their attention to detail and deep knowledge of technique make every class valuable for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Highly recommend!

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Posted 1 year ago
K

Royal Jiu Jitsu, led by Bradley and Sam, is an exceptional academy! From day one, they’ve created an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced practitioner, their passion for the art and their dedication to helping students improve is unmatched. The classes are structured, technique-driven, and always fun. You leave every session not only feeling more skilled but also part of a supportive community. I can’t recommend Royal Jiu Jitsu enough – it’s the place to be if you want top-tier training in a positive and motivating atmosphere. Thank you, Bradley and Sam, for everything!

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Posted 1 year ago
Louisa Afeau

Hands down one of the BEST Brazilian Jiujitsu Gyms I have ever trained at. As a sporadic Brazilian Jiujitsu practitioner for the past 6 years, between travelling and many other interests, BJJ has always grounded me as I travelled and lived between New Zealand and the UK. I have trained at some pretty prestigious gyms, which have all had some great positives, but what really sticks out to me about Royal Jiujitsu compared to the rest, is the combination of friendliness AND train hard mentality. With a wealth of knowledge and experience under this Royal Jiujitsu roof, every training session is an educational session, which I love! I feel encouraged to try, and make mistakes, as this is how we learn. In other gyms I have felt at times intimidated for not knowing the technique, or been shamed with push ups for being late to class. As a woman feeling safe in a gym is very important, I definitely feel safe training at Royal Jiujitsu. Safe to train, learn and grow. The coaches are absolutely AMAZING! I feel so grateful and fortunate, to have found Royal Jiujitsu since moving to Birmingham last year. 10 STARS!!!!!
Posted 2 years ago
Lucas

Really great. They have a nice balance of serious about, highly contemporary Jiu Jitsu, but with serious-fun approach. For kids my son immediately appreciated that they really get stuck into proper learning of theory and applying it into practice.
Posted 2 years ago
Darcey Lowry

I have been a member here since May/June 2023 and have loved every second spent on the Mats. Sam & Bradley (the whole team!) Are fantastic! You really feel as though they are trying to get the best out of you in every session. And I always come away feeling elevated and confident to take on the next day. Not only do you improve your understanding of jiu jitsu as an art form but you come away understanding more about yourself and what you are capable of if you believe in yourself. Thanks team! I look forward to many more hours spent sweating it out and rolling with the best!
Posted 2 years ago
Daniel Taylor

Bradley and Samantha, Along with the other high-level coaches are excellent. The lessons are interesting and challenging. But the meticulous attention to detail by all instructors is second to none. These classes also lead on from week to week which retain knowledge and apply it in subsequent classes. Any question in class or after class is answered from a place of well-varied knowledge and world-class competitive Jiu-Jitsu experience in Both Gi and No Gi. The atmosphere of the classes is excellent, and the ability to train with experienced peers at the beginner level is an added bonus which doesn't happen at many places. As this also contributes to continuous beginner improvement. I would highly recommend Royal to anybody looking to train BJJ in Birmingham.
Posted 3 years ago
Melissa Hill

Royal Jiu Jitsu is the best place in Birmingham to learn Jiu Jitsu, in my opinion. Both Bradley and Samantha have copious amounts of knowledge and experience of Jiu Jitsu, both as world class competitors and teachers. The Royal community is friendly and welcoming and ultimately a wonderful place to be. I highly recommend Royal Jiu Jitsu to beginners and advanced students. Personally, I think you’d be a fool to pass up the opportunity of learning from the best Jiu Jitsu coaches in the business. Thank you Bradley and Samantha for creating a welcoming, safe and friendly environment to learn Jiu Jitsu!
Posted 3 years ago