2nd Floor, 12-16 Princes St, Stockport SK1 1SE, UK
Strategy Fight Team is the only place to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Stockport. I have trained there for nearly two years now and it has been the best yet! Everyone is so supportive and welcoming, I would recommend the team to anyone whether you’re a beginner or experienced grappler. What a fantastic place this is ❤️
This is a fantastic gym with brilliant people. I actually drive for 35 minutes to get to this gym, despite there being several BJJ gyms within 5 or 10 mins from me. I just don't feel the atmosphere and community feel of Strategy would be matched anywhere else, which is why I choose to travel so far in order to train at this gym specifically.
Absolutely brilliant gym. Welcoming and friendly. Great coaches. Highly recommended.
Great place to train and learn BJJ whether you are a beginner or experienced, the trainers are great and make sure you understand what you are doing, the classes don't feel rushed or half assed. The environment is friendly and welcoming with the owner Will making an effort with everyone who walks through the door. Lucy is also a fab trainer and her Friday ladies session is great if you are a female and want to start but feel anxious at joining in on the mixed group to begin with. The mixed gender sessions are also very friendly with all levels of experience, with people always willing to help and encourage you.
Strategy Fight Team in Stockport is a fantastic place to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. From day one, I felt welcomed into a friendly, supportive atmosphere with a great mix of training partners across all belt levels. The coaches are highly experienced, approachable, and always willing to share their knowledge, making every class engaging and challenging. Whether you’re new to BJJ or looking to sharpen your skills, this gym offers the perfect balance of technical instruction, hard training, and a genuine team spirit.
I’ve been training at strategy for just over 7 months, new to the sport and absolutely love it! The coaches are clear, patient and friendly, and the atmosphere is welcoming even for beginners. While the gym is male-heavy (as most jiu jitsu gyms are), I’ve always felt respected and supported here as a woman. The coaches foster a safe environment where you can push yourself, build confidence, and really grow your skills. The other members are super friendly and welcoming too, even those long standing brown/black belters (not as scary as they look, I promise). Highly recommend for anyone, especially women, looking to train to compete or just to learn those self defence life skills!
Best place to start your journey. Great people and coaching. Wish I started here years ago.
Posted 1 year agoI’ve trained various martial arts over the years and always been active. There was always an undertone of arrogance & superiority but just thought that’s what it was like. Strategy is not like that at all, it promotes humility, hard work and dedication regardless of what colour belt you wear & the thing that makes it special is the fact that all its members are the same. No mat enforcers or egos, just good solid people that want to help each other be better. White belts get to roll and learn with all colour belts right up to black & get feedback afterwards. It’s tough but because you get to roll with such advanced grapplers your learning curve shoots up dramatically compared to others I’ve been to. Promotions don’t come easy here and that’s a good sign you’re in the right place. Quality over quantity. Highly recommend
Posted 1 year agoI joined Strategy BJJ two years ago during a challenging time in my life, and I cannot express how much the club has helped me. The support and focus I found here have been incredible and truly got me through last year. Coach Will is exceptional—his knowledge, teaching style, and encouragement make every session worthwhile. Lucie, the manager, keeps everything running smoothly and makes everyone feel welcome. The atmosphere is friendly, inclusive, and motivating. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, this is a fantastic place to train and grow. Highly recommend!"
I just wanted to write a quick review as one of the black belt coaches here at strategy bjj. The gym has a warm and friendly environment, we offer ladies and beginner classes, as well as advanced so everyone is welcome. We have some serious knowledge, with several black belts and lots of high colour belts who are always keen and happy to help, especially Will and myself who have been training since the late 90's! We regularly have guests from overseas, to share experience and we are always looking for new and exciting skills to work on, recently we hosted the B team and the Daisy Fresh team from the USA, feel free to drop us a message or come on over!
Posted 3 years agoI joined Strategy after being at another gym for almost 5 years previously, and have been there for well over 2 years now. Will is an amazing coach and has a brilliant teaching style that really works for me. The gym also has an impressive number of Black belts that are are willing to support and coach too. A great bunch of students that work hard and support each other every session. The gym is ideal for hobbyists and those that like to compete, I highly recommend it.
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