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Jiu-Jitsu School in Sheffield

Empowering Sheffield since 2021

More than a membership. Somewhere you belong.

“THE place to train BJJ in Sheffield.”

Jason Capunitan
Training at Gracie Barra Neepsend

Founder's message

I started training because I needed something to change. I was not in a good place, and I needed routine and something to focus on.

I stayed with Jiu-Jitsu because it is honest. It does not let you switch off. Over time, that steadied me.

My coach was calm and humble. I started helping him on the mats, and I saw how much the right room changes a person.

That is why we built this academy. For adults, it is somewhere to train consistently and build real resilience.

We are not just building better martial artists.

We are building people who stay calm when tested and keep going when things get hard.

Professor GarethHead coach and founder, GB Neepsend

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Who are we for?

You expect a professional environment. Clean mats, qualified coaches and a structured programme from day one.

You want something the whole family does. Your child starts, then you join, and it becomes part of your week.

You are here for the long term. Not a hobby you try for a month. A skill that builds over years.

Two young students practising ground control on the mats

Who are we not for?

People shopping for the cheapest option. We are not the cheapest and never will be.

People who think this is just about fighting. Nobody here trains to hurt anyone.

Parents looking for another term-by-term activity. This is not swimming lessons. It is a life skill.

Our standards

Three rules that shape everything we do.

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

    Fierce Generosity

    The better you get, the more you give back. On the mats or behind the desk, success here comes with responsibility. Not status.

  • Two adult students in gis sitting and talking

    Aggressive Humility

    We never stop being students. We listen, we adjust, and we do not pretend to have all the answers.

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

    Deliberate Craft

    We would rather do it right than do it fast. If it has our name on it, it meets the standard.

Our vision

To build an academy where students become as technically sharp as they are good to the people around them.

Students in blue and white gis congratulating each other after training

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

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  • Incredibly knowledgeable and patient instructors.

    Louie CrossleyGoogle review
  • Recently joined and was very welcomed by everyone.

    Carlos SantosGoogle review
  • I love coming to Ju Jitsu to learn new techniques.

    Oscar NelsonGoogle review