Allegiance Jiu-Jitsu Academy Ilkeston

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  Guy Chetiyawardana

  Very supportive and great atmosphere. Both my kids started training at age 4 here and now aged 8 and 6 and still love it.

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  Posted 2 months ago
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  Angela Taylor

  If I could give more than five stars, I would. I joined Allegiance Jiu-Jitsu in May 2018, not long after moving to England. At the time, I knew nobody, had no transport and no real support network. Walking through those doors turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. From day one, Steve and Christine made me feel genuinely welcome. The club quickly became so much more than somewhere to train — it became my family. Over the last eight years, I’ve built friendships that I’ll always treasure and met people I still consider family today. I’ve always believed family isn’t about blood; it’s about the people who want to see you grow and succeed, and that’s exactly what I found at Allegiance. There is a real family environment within the club, with such a strong emphasis on the art of jiu-jitsu, respect and community. It isn’t just about learning techniques or winning medals. It’s about bringing people together, supporting one another and helping everyone grow both on and off the mats. Whether you’re a complete beginner, an experienced competitor or a family looking for somewhere to train together, you’re made to feel part of something. Christine has been a huge inspiration to me as both a coach and a person. Watching the way she teaches, supports people and carries herself has always been something I’ve admired. Steve and Christine have also shown me what a healthy, supportive partnership can look like, and I’ve always had so much respect for the community they’ve built together. The coaching is outstanding! ⭐️ Every coach is knowledgeable, approachable and genuinely invested in helping each student improve, whether you’re stepping onto the mats for the first time or preparing for major competitions. The classes are well structured, the coaches have a huge amount of experience, and the club has a strong ethos while still maintaining a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The club gave me confidence, purpose and somewhere I felt I belonged. Through some incredibly difficult periods of my life, including working through childhood trauma and other major life events, the club gave me a place where I could switch off, keep moving forward and slowly rebuild myself. I genuinely believe I grew into a better and more confident person during my time there, although I’m still learning and growing, as we all are. Although I’ve now moved on, I’ll always look back on my time at Allegiance with so much gratitude. I’m incredibly proud to have been part of the club, and there are still people there who I will always consider family. I miss the club, I miss the people and I’ll always be cheering everyone on and wanting to see them succeed. If you’re thinking about starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, whether you’re looking for a friendly place to begin, somewhere for your family to train together or a club that produces excellent competitors, I honestly couldn’t recommend Allegiance highly enough.

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  Posted 2 months ago
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  Jack Pywell

  I dropped into a morning session. Nice group of people and very welcoming.

  Classes Atmosphere

  Posted 5 months ago
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  Simon Bailey

  I’ve been training at Allegiance Jiu-Jitsu Academy Ilkeston since February. Back when I was younger, I did karate and kickboxing, but BJJ is a whole different ball game! I absolutely love how technical it can be. When I’m training here, I completely forget about everything else in my life. That’s one of the main reasons I joined. My job can be super demanding and emotionally taxing, and along with all the normal life stresses, it’s great to just come down here and forget about everything and train. I’ve never looked back since I started, and I absolutely love every moment of it. I’ve learned so many different moves, and everyone is super friendly and helpful. If you’re unsure about joining, just come down to the lesson, the coaches are a great support system. Today was actually my first time training at the new place. It’s at the end of “The Ropewalk”, and it’s a massive change compared to their previous place. They have two separate areas for training, locker rooms, a viewing area for parents, a small kids’ soft play area, and a reception area. You won’t be disappointed about joining them! The Allegiance Jiu-Jitsu family, whether it’s here or Derby, come down and give it a go. You won’t regret it!

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  Posted 1 year ago
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  Luch Maxia

  Me and my kid's have been training here for 3+ year's now it's great to see there confidence grow alongside there skills to. Everyone makes you feel welcome the sensei's are amazing alongside the coaches it's like a second home to us and feels like one big family. So if you're thinking of joining I would highly recommend you won't regret it.

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  Posted 1 year ago
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  Taylor snipes

  My son has been training at the academy for just over 5 years now, and out of the various clubs over the years that we have been involved in, this is by far and away the best. It's well structured, disciplined, respectful, value for money, has good communication, and most importantly is welcoming and fun. All coaches are extremely patient, diligent and encouraging to all members; children and adults alike. It can be as relaxed or as competitive as you wish, depending on your personal journey with Jiu Jitsu. It builds confidence and self esteem, along with great friendships. Cannot recommend highly enough!

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  Posted 1 year ago
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  Sharon Sanghera

  We joined this academy 4years ago and it has by far been one of the best decisions we made, for my boys & us as a family. Both my sons, now 11yrs & 8yrs old attend at least 4/5 times per week. They have always been bought up to have an athletic mindset and now have a real love & passion for the sport since being at Allegiance JiuJitsu Academy. As well as teaching them new skills & techniques it has had the most positive impact on their confidence & discipline. It is a very family friendly environment & there are so many great role models within the Sensei"s &coaches to aspire the kids to do well. In the current climate we live in, with all the knife crime and concerns parents have, it's comforting to know our children are in safe hands & off the streets. Thank you Allegiance JiuJitsu Academy Ilkeston.

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  Posted 1 year ago
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  Dominic Adams

  My 3 boys have trained with Allegiance for the last 6 years, the coaching is impeccable. The knowledge, skills and confidence my kids have gained is awesome. Don't hesitate to give it a go and get the kids involved. You'll be coached by international champion black belts.

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  Posted 1 year ago
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  Justin Saunders

  Awesome group of people, amazing coaches. This place is a second home to me and I consider these people family.

  Posted 2 years ago
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  Gareth Dakin

  Great club, with equally great instructors. Got involved with my teenage daughter and we are both hooked, I think her favourite bit is when she gets me in a sneaky arm bar. Loads of kids and adults classes to suit all abilities. Highly recommend.

  Posted 2 years ago
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  Marie Bennett

  Very helpful food is amazing 🤩

  Posted 2 years ago
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  Travis Lawson

  The best sport to get into for fitness moral and self defence by far! Great people, coaching and environment.

  Posted 5 years ago
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  Darien Potter

  My first impression of the club was bad - an unfriendly greeting, slightly unprofessional conduct and overall, I did not feel welcome as a new "potential customer". The facilities were poorly maintained and the club seemed to do little about hygiene e.g., I did not see the mats being cleaned in between sweaty classes and the only available toilet was dirty and did not have a door that closed. It's a club where the leaders don't seem to care about individual levels of fitness nor who their members are. Needless to say it's a very uncomfortable training environment. It's not a club I recommend if you want to go at your own pace in your training journey - too competitive.

  Posted 4 years ago