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.
Jiu-Jitsu School in Coventry
Empowering Coventry since 1996
Teaching martial arts in Coventry since 1996, and a Gracie Barra academy since May 2025.
“I have been a member for over 19 years.”
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 Holbrooks
Lucky was amazing, answered my questions and even invited me to stay for a session.
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.
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.
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Loyalty
We show up for each other. We stick with our team on the good days and the hard days.
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Teamwork
Nobody gets better alone. We work together and help each other improve.
Our vision
A Coventry 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.
What members say
Real Google reviews, carried across unedited.
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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
Common questions
How do I know if this academy is right for me?
Come in for a free session and see how it feels.
We are not right for everyone. It is better to find that out before you join.
If you want skill to matter more than size and a team that backs you, you should soon feel at home.
What makes this academy different?
We have a clear purpose. We help students grow in skill and confidence.
We teach students to stand up for themselves without bullying others.
Our staff are DBS-checked and first-aid trained. Our prices are clear, with no hidden extras.
What could we do better?
Our organisation needs work.
We have grown fast, and our messages and booking system have not always kept up.
We are working on it. Please tell us when something is not working.
What do you expect from students?
Show up, respect others and be ready to learn.
You will get things wrong. Keep trying and come back for your next session.
Bring a good attitude, even on hard days, and you will fit in.