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Jiu-Jitsu School in Leamington Spa

Empowering Leamington Spa since 2026

A Gracie Barra academy in the centre of Leamington Spa, open since January 2026.

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“I have been a member for over 19 years.”

Lloyd W

Founder's message

My father introduced me to martial arts when I was very young, and I fell for it straight away: the art, the discipline and, eventually, the competing.

I was lucky enough to compete on some of the biggest stages in the world, across MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. When I retired, the same fire was still burning. It had simply shifted towards coaching.

We built this academy for more than martial arts. We built it for the honesty Jiu-Jitsu teaches. On the mats there is nowhere to hide. Some days you struggle, some days you fail, but you learn to keep going.

Our youngest member is 3 and our eldest is 72, all learning the same lessons side by side.

We don't stop when things get hard. We find solutions. That's not just a philosophy for Jiu-Jitsu. It's a great motto for life.

Professor Pindi MadaharHead professor, GB Leamington Spa

A woman in a blue gi working on guard passing with a training partner

Who are we for?

You like being part of a team.

You're happy to be pushed and challenged.

You like clear rules and knowing how to progress.

Two young students practising ground control on the mats

Who are we not for?

You have something to prove, or a chip on your shoulder.

You care more about winning than your training partners.

You're looking for a shortcut or a magic bullet. Everything here is earned.

Our core values

Three things we live by.

  • A large group of Gracie Barra students seated and standing on academy mats

    Equality

    Everyone on the mats is equal. We all follow the same rules and get the same respect. Your belt, age or background does not change that.

  • Two adult students in gis sitting and talking

    Loyalty

    We show up for each other. We stick with our team on the good days and the hard days.

  • A young student in a white gi practising a movement with a partner

    Teamwork

    Nobody gets better alone. We work together and help each other improve.

Our vision

A Leamington where confidence is built through challenge.

Where kids develop courage, adults develop composure, and everyone learns to face challenges with confidence.

Through martial arts, we build stronger people, stronger families and a stronger community.

Two adult students discussing a Jiu-Jitsu technique on the mats

The standards every child learns from day one

  • Respect

    Treating people how you would like to be treated.

  • Discipline

    Keep showing up. Even when you don't want to.

  • Cooperation

    We take turns and let our partner have their go.

  • Brotherhood

    We welcome new students and never leave anyone out.

  • Growth

    We keep practising until we get a little better.

  • Leadership

    We set the example and look out for our team.

  • Inspiration

    We try our best so others want to try too.

  • Enjoyment

    We train hard and still have fun doing it.

What members say

Real Google reviews, carried across unedited.

  • You really feel like you're part of a family!

    Paul NagraGoogle review

  • The club helped me gain confidence, get fit.

    Kyle WilsonGoogle review

  • Lots of support from the staff and other members too!

    Parveen BasraGoogle review