Stoke Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Jiu Jitsu in Stoke-on-Trent. A welcoming community for hobbyists and competitors alike. Your first class is FREE.

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Our classes are designed to support every goal, big or small. Whether you’re looking to get fit, learn self-defence, or challenge yourself in competition, we provide a welcoming, safe, ego-free environment for everyone.

Enjoy personalised attention and hands-on coaching from instructors who care about your progress. Dedicated classes tailored for both kids and adults, making it a true family-friendly club. Training is available every single day.

  • Classes 7 days a week

  • Small class sizes

  • Classes for both kids and adults

- Classes 7 days/week

- FREE TRIAL

- Classes 7 days/week - FREE TRIAL

Meet Your Coaches

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Tom Cox

Coach

  • Active Competitor: 100+ matches, international experience

  • Education:First-Class Honours (Business and HR), Keele University graduate

  • Working Background: Special Educational Needs (SEN) school

  • Teaches kids classes and adults mixed levels classes

Tom brings his competitive insights to the mats while using his background in SEN education to deliver a student-first coaching style. Also enthusiastic about modern sports coaching techniques, he uses the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) to teach through dynamic, game-based problem solving - challenging every practitioner from beginner to advanced to reach their full potential.

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Two men in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu uniforms smiling and posing with arms around each other in a gym, with banners on the wall in the background.

Dave Enzo

Coach

  • 25+ years of martial arts experience

  • Fashion: Wears extremely bright multicoloured trainers

  • Working background: Construction worker + Supervisor

  • Teaches kids classes and adults mixed levels classes

Dave’s ancient wisdom is a blessing to the club. Even at 94 years old, with a full time job and child to look after, he still teaches classes multiple times per week. He is dedicated to supporting the members of Stoke BJJ and will always hold you accountable for your training.

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  • Book your free trial online, or reach out via email or social media to let us know you’re coming.

  • Not at all. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the best ways to get in shape. Our instructors will pace your initial training to match your current fitness level, and your endurance will build naturally over time.

  • Just bring standard athletic sports clothing—a T-shirt and shorts (no zips, pockets or buttons) work perfectly!

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page, social media or email. We will reply as quick as we can!

    • Gi: Training in the traditional heavy cotton kimono (Gi). You use grips on the jacket and pants to execute throws, sweeps, and submissions.

    • No-Gi: Training in rashguards (or t-shirt) and shorts.

    • Clean gear: Always train in freshly washed gear.

    • Footwear rule: Always wear footwear off the mat and remove it before stepping on the mats.

    • Personal hygiene: Keep fingernails and toenails trimmed short. Cover any minor cuts or scrapes with tape.

  • 2-3 sessions per week is plenty to maintain and build new skills whilst improving your fitness!

Frequently Asked Questions

Classes for all experience levels — whether you are a complete beginner or have trained for years! Available 7 days a week at flexible times to suit you.

Our Classes

Adults - Mixed Levels

Suitable for all fitness and experience levels. The core foundation of your BJJ journey!

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Open Mat

Free time to work on your technique or to get in some extra rounds of sparring. 

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Three men practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on a mat in a training gym.

Private Sessions

Build confidence and technique with training tailored to your goals. 1-1 or small group sessions available.

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Group of children and instructors in a martial arts gym, some in jiu-jitsu uniforms and belts, posing for a photo in a dojo. The background features banners with the SBJ logo and a bear mascot.

Kids Class

Fun classes, great for building confidence, friendships and fitness, for kids ages 4-15

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Weekly training schedule for Stoke Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with class times for different levels and age groups, color-coded for each day of the week.