CLASSES

With something for everybody, you’ll be hard-pressed to not fall in love with either our BJJ, combat, or strength, conditioning and yoga classes at Roger Gracie Academy.

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#1 CLUB IN BRISTOL FROM #1 ATHLETE IN THE WORLD

Born from 10x World Champion, Roger Gracie, the Roger Gracie classes combine elements of brazilian jiu-Jitsu, grappling, striking, high-intensity training and well-being/recovery. Choose to specialise in one area or go deeper into all classes to become a well-rounded athlete. We have everything for young kids, competitive athletes to those that want to focus exclusively on well-being in later life – get ready to have fun.

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU

Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun

Roger Gracie Academy North Bristol time and time again have proven to be the #1 performing club in both championship wins on the national and international stage, as well as building a culture of care and empathy within the BJJ community.

BJJ FUNDAMENTALS

Roger Gracie Academy Fundamentals Program teaches basic principles of effective fighting – fundamental moves combined intelligently and safely to optimize learning, and build a foundation of focus, energy, and general well-being.

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For: All levels and ages
Intensity: Ranging

BJJ ADVANCED

Roger Gracie Academy Advanced Program further develops Jiu-Jitsu game flow through exposure to cutting-edge Jiu-Jitsu techniques and variations. The dynamic curriculum builds a challenging yet safe environment to progress from blue to black belts.

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For: 3-stripe white belts and all ages
Intensity: Medium – high intensity

BJJ COMPETITION

Competition classes are on an invite-only basis for those that want to take their BJJ journey more seriously and aspire to compete in local, national, and international competitions. You’ll be training with our full-time competition team daily.

For: Invite-only
Intensity: High intensity

BJJ KIDS (3-6 YEARS)

This class is the building blocks of Jiu-Jitsu for young children. Learn the foundations of movement, in a fun, friendly and safe environment.

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For: All levels, 3 – 6 years old
Intensity: Ranging

BJJ KIDS (7 – 10 YEARS)

Roger Gracie Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the most fun way for kids to get fit and continue building on their foundations in their journey. It’s a combination of engaging drills and techniques.

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For: All levels, 7 – 10 years old
Intensity: Ranging

BJJ TEENS (11 – 15 YEARS)

Learn self defence, and self-confidence whilst honing in on practical Jiu-Jitsu skills for fun and competition. Spend hours on the mats of heart-pumping, sweat-dripping fun with their friends.

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For: All levels, 11 – 15 years old
Intensity: Ranging

BJJ LADIES-ONLY
for the community ™

We’ve witnessed firsthand the positive impact that Jiu-Jitsu brings into people’s lives.  Our academy offers forever-free ladies-only BJJ classes within our local community.

For: All levels and ages
Intensity: Ranging

BJJ OVER 40’S
for the community ™

BJJ can be for life (and should be for those that love it!), but as you get older your objectives may change. We run forever-free over 40’s only BJJ classes specifically for those that are looking to continue training well into later life.

For: All levels and ages
Intensity: Low – Medium

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE?

Our full-time coaching and competition team host seminars, regularly enroll in private 1:1 sessions to hone skills and are generally a great bunch of people. If you have specific needs, please ask.

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COMBAT

Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri, Sat.

Learn a combination of Striking, BJJ and grappling at Roger Gracie Academy North Bristol. All under #1 in the world, Roger Gracie, 10x World Champion.

BOXING

RGA striking is a staple for becoming world-class in non-ground-based combat. Sessions rely on explosive, plyometric training followed by sparring – striking at it’s finest.

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For: All levels and ages
Intensity: Medium – high intensity

KICKBOXING

Adults kickboxing – partner and solo drills working combination techniques, movement and speed together with live sparring to sharpen your skills.

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For: All levels and ages
Intensity: Medium – high intensity

BOXING FOR TEENS

Based on the principles of adult classes, teens learn the fundamentals of striking for sport, self-defence, and competition. Learn world-class principles of striking from an early age.

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For: All levels and ages
Intensity: Medium – high intensity

KICKBOXING FOR TEENS

Kids kickboxing, skills and drills based sessions, implementing movement and technique which are key elements in any combat sport at a fun, fast pace.

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For: All levels and ages
Intensity: Medium – high intensity

MMA

MMA is a combination of striking and grappling from standing to the ground, giving a well rounded game, and allowing you to become a complete martial artist.

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For: All levels and ages
Intensity: Medium – high intensity

FITNESS

Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri.

We like our workout classes to optimise fitness for BJJ, Striking and other martial arts. Our workouts have been curated specifically to blast both your aerobic and anaerobic systems, resulting in fat-burning, muscle-building, and metabolism-boosting sessions.

HIIT

Achieve exceptional fitness gains with intense cardiovascular training, strength and martial arts fitness all bundled into a focused session.

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For: All levels
Intensity: High intensity

STRENGTH, CONDITIONING, AND HOLISTIC

Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri.

Mobility and flexibility are essential components of physical fitness, particularly in BJJ and combat – we believe that our members’ longevity in their training is paramount. Our classes are designed to compliment your BJJ and striking training sessions through a combination of passive and active exercises as well as stretching techniques designed to improve flexibility, range of motion, and posture. These are low-intensity, slow and controlled sessions with an emphasis on postural awareness and body alignment.

YOGA

RGA Yoga sessions bring balance and harmony of both body and mind through breathing and posture – boost immune system, and encourage relaxation and peace of mind.

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For: All levels and ages
Intensity: Low

PILATES

Build strength and tone, whilst also boosting energy, reducing pain and increasing your flexibility through pilates.

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For: All levels and ages
Intensity: Low

READY FOR SOME LIFE-CHANGING JIU-JITSU TRAINING?

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