Jiu Jitsu School in Nottingham
Empowering Nottingham since 2021
More than a membership. Somewhere you belong.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everyone is treated like family
– Kay Ess
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Everyone is treated like family
– Kay Ess
Founders message
I started training to find my own confidence. I was not born with it. I had to earn it on the mat. That experience is the reason I built this school.
At GB Bakersfield, we are here for kids who get pushed around and do not know what to do about it.
We do not hand out praise. We put students in situations that are hard, and we help them get through it.
When a child taps out, gets back up, and tries again, something shifts. They start to carry themselves differently. Their parents notice it at home. Their teachers notice it at school.
That is what we are building here. Not just better martial artists. Kids who know what they are made of.
If that sounds like what your family needs, come and meet us.
Professor Ramone
Head Coach and Founder
Who are we for?
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You expect a professional environment.
Clean mats. Qualified coaches. A structured programme from day one. -
You want something the whole family does.
Your child starts. Then you join. 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.
Who we are NOT for?
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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.
Fierce Generosity
The better you get, the more you give back.
Whether it’s on the mats or behind the desk, success here comes with responsibility. Not status.
Aggressive Humility
We never stop being students.
We listen, we adjust, and we don’t pretend to have all the answers.
That goes for everyone at this academy.
Deliberate Craft
We’d rather do it right than do it fast.
Every session, every message, every decision gets the same attention to detail. 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.
Values We Teach in Every Kids Session
These are 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.
Courage
Doing the thing even though you're scared to do it.
Humility
Know your strengths and weaknesses. Be willing to learn.
Kindness
Give more than you should. Even when you do not have to.
Integrity
Doing the right thing, even when no one's watching.
TEAMWORK
Make the people around you better, not just yourself.
PATIENCE
Figuring out what to do in the meantime.
Meet your team
What Our Students Are Saying
GB Bakersfield is an amazing place to train BJJ and everyone is so welcoming there. The academy has such a family feel to it where all levels are made to feel welcome and the level of coaching is second to none.
Really warm welcoming environment, great atmosphere the second you walk in. Regardless of if you are new to the sport or an experienced grappler there’s something for everyone here.
This is one of the most supportive and encouraging environments I’ve ever seen. Great coaches and staff who take an active interest in children’s well-being and growth. Great community being created, it’s a real privilege to witness.
- Free Trial Session
Your first step. Completely free.
Key Features
- A coach to look after you
- All equipment provided
- No experience needed
- Bonus: That "why didn't I start sooner" feeling
Common questions
How do I know if this school is right for me?
Honestly, the best way is to come in for a free session and see how it feels.
We’re not the right fit for everyone, and we’d rather you found out in a trial session than signed up and regretted it.
But if you want an academy where skill matters more than size and people genuinely cheer each other on, you’ll probably know within the first hour.
What makes this school different from others nearby?
Most schools won’t answer this question directly, so we will. The difference is purpose.
Every session is built around one goal: producing confident people who don’t bully others and don’t get pushed around either.
Every staff member is DBS-checked and first-aid trained, and pricing is always clear upfront with no hidden extras.
What would a current member say you do worst?
Organisation. As we’ve grown and added new programmes, keeping communication clear and bookings simple hasn’t always kept pace.
We know it, we’re working on it, and we genuinely want to hear from members when something isn’t working.
What do you expect from your members?
Show up regularly, respect the people around you, and be willing to learn. That’s really it.
Progress at this academy comes from trying things, getting them wrong, and coming back the next session ready to go again.
If you can do that with a decent attitude on the tough days, too, you’ll fit right in.