World-Class Jiu-Jitsu is coming to Garforth
Opening in January 2027
Our certified and experienced team teach all ages and levels of experience, from Tiny Champions to Adults, ages 3 to 103.
A World-Renowned and Award Winning Community
Why train at Gracie Barra Garforth?
From the team who built the most popular and most reviewed Jiu-Jitsu academy in the North of England.
We are proud and excited to extend our Gracie Barra Roundhay community and share it with the amazing people of East Leeds.
Same values-led curriculum and age specific programmes for children.
Same unmatched standards of safety and certified coaching.
Morning, lunch, evening and weekend classes to suit everyone’s schedule.
Find us
32A Main Street, Garforth, LS25 1AA
Easy to reach from Kippax, Swillington, Barwick-in-Elmet and Cross Gates.
Not all Jiu-Jitsu Academies are Equal
Your Experience with us
📘 Values led, age-specific kids curriculum
📈 Beginner to Advanced programmes
👥 We focus on the individual
👨👩👧 Events calendar for everyone
👕 Same uniform, united team culture
🎥 Free access to online resources
💷 Clear and honest pricing
🧼 Safe, clean, professional
The Experience elsewhere
❌ No clear values
🤞 Hope the instructor notices you
🥊 Focus on only fighters and competition
😕 Multi-age classes for kids
🧠 No structured curriculum
🙈 Prices hidden until after your trial
😷 Poor quality facilities and standards
💁🏽 No wider community provision
What our members say…
A Sneak-Peak Inside our Brand New Garforth Academy
A state-of-the-art, premium Jiu-Jitsu facility for the people of East Leeds and the surrounding area.
Register your interest to see it first.
BJJ FAQ's
Have questions?
We’ve got you covered!
Here are answers to some of the most common concerns before starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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The remodelling of the space has already begun and we are aiming to open on or around the 18th January 2027.
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We offer an award-winning values based curriculum for children aged 3-15.
Our programmes are designed to match the specific developmental stage of a child’s mental and physical ability.
Tiny Champions - 3-4
Little Champions 1 - 5-6
Little Champions 2 - 7-9
Juniors - 10-12
Teens - 13-15
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Most people are. Our GB1 beginner classes are specifically designed as an entry point to anyone looking to experience Jiu-Jitsu for the very first time, so you won't be left behind.
We offer every adult the opportunity to be paired with an experienced mentor for your first few months on the mat.
Our coaches and members remember what it's like to start, and they'll make you feel at home from day one.
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We live our Gracie Barra motto of ‘Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone’.
There is a reason that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Everyone, regardless of age, experience or background is able to enjoy the benefit of self-defence, improved confidence, fitness and community.