Submission Smokies

200 High St, Arbroath DD11 1HY, UK

4.5 (15 reviews)

Classes

Adults Classes

Facilities

Mat Space

Culture

Welcoming Environment

Access

Free Trial

Submission Smokies BJJ Academy in Arbroath. Learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a welcoming, family-friendly environment. All ages and experience levels welcome.

Coaches

Luke Waddilove Head Coach

Coach Luke is an adaptive, student-focused coach. The site lists All Stars Absolute Champion, British Sub-Only Champion (Gi and No-Gi), and ADCC British Advanced Champion among his competition achievements.

Membership Prices

Free trial class

£0.00 trial

The site says your first class is always free.

Reviews

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Coral Bennett

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We couldn’t be happier with the kids classes at Submission Smokies! From day one, Luke has been welcoming and attentive with every child. The class provides a balance between discipline and fun, which keeps the kids engaged while also teaching them respect, confidence, and self-control. All 3 of my children love their classes. Their confidence has grown rapidly within class and they are more engaged, not only in their classes with Luke but also at home and school. What really stands out is the sense of community. Luke genuinely cares about each student and the kids support each other like a team. It’s more than just a martial arts class, it’s a place where kids grow both physically and mentally. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a positive and empowering activity for their child!

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Posted 5 months ago
William Dooley

Very knowledgeable Guy, with alot of Passion and Hunger for the sport. Prides himself on making sure his Team does well and that everyone feels apart of the team.

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Posted 11 months ago
Aiden Anderson

I’ve recently joined Submissions Smokies, and highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to make new friends and push themselves Luke’s a great coach, and so is the whole team. Everyone helps each other out and has a good laugh ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me 😀

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Posted 11 months ago
Wayne McDonald

I’ve had the pleasure of training alongside Luke back in the day, and seeing how far he’s come with Submissions Smokies is honestly incredible. Luke has always been passionate about BJJ, but now as a coach he’s taken it to a whole new level. He’s patient, caring, and has a real gift for breaking things down so learning feels natural and enjoyable — even when you’re completely new to it. His knowledge of the sport runs deep, and he creates a welcoming environment where everyone feels supported, no matter their level. If you’re in or around Arbroath and looking to train BJJ, I couldn’t recommend Submissions Smokies and Coach Luke highly enough. Brilliant atmosphere, great people, and top-level coaching.

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Posted 11 months ago
Nikki Balfour

My sons been going to BJJ with Luke for just over 2 months, and he has learnt so much! Luke has a genuine joy for the sport and to teach. My son looks up to him and says his classes are fun and easy to learn. Luke has a calm and laid back way with the kids and I've watched his class grow in popularity over the weeks, the gym is always bustling with kids and adults alike. Submission smokies is a welcoming and safe place to learn and grow your skill.

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Posted 11 months ago
Joey Gonese

Super informative classes with friendly members and coaches. 100% recommend to anyone looking for a new BJJ club or anyone looking to try something new. Very accepting of beginners and newbies.

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Posted 11 months ago
N.M Güler

Lukey is a fantastic coach. He cares, supports you, and makes classes fun with his cheerful demeanor. It's great how everyone on the team supports each other. Even kids classes leveling up and developing so quickly. I can't recommend him enough.

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Posted 11 months ago