Placed on technique, timing, and strategy rather than brute strength.
At Ultimate BJJ, located in Eastleigh, New Zealand, they offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes and tuition for all abilities and styles. The classes are taught by a qualified IBJJF registered 1st degree Black Belt instructor who trains weekly with his Brazilian professor. In addition to being a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the instructor is also a Black Belt in Thai boxing and traditional Jiu Jitsu. Moreover, the instructor is qualified in Advanced Sports Exercise Nutrition and First Aid and has undergone a DBS check.
The club offers both Gi and No-Gi training and is registered with the UKBJJA. Classes take place in two locations: Chandlers Ford and Winchester. What sets Ultimate BJJ apart is the opportunity to train with and roll with all grades, including other Black belts. The club emphasises the importance of instructors having liability insurance and registration to ensure the safety of its members.
Ultimate BJJ offers a choice of four classes, both in Gi and No-Gi, to boost training. The classes cater to individuals of all abilities, shapes, and sizes. It prides itself on being a friendly club with a great mix of men, women, and tough teenagers. The dedicated mat spaces at their venues allow the club to split the class and provide focused instruction.
For those looking for additional resources to maintain training at home or improve their game, Ultimate BJJ suggests considering the Grapplers Guide by Jason Scully. The instructor has personally watched and used Scully's ideas for many years, and now his website offers even more resources, including programmes, ideas, and drills.
Ultimate BJJ also offers an MAXINutrition team account, providing members with access to huge discounts on supplements.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that is open to men, women, and children. It offers a variety of benefits, including keeping fit, losing weight, gaining confidence, learning self-defence, and relieving stress. Leaving classes, participants will feel re-energised and experience an increased level of self-esteem.
The instructor at Ultimate BJJ has an impressive background, being a 1st degree BJJ Black Belt with 20 years of experience. He trains weekly under a 4th degree Brazilian instructor and is an IBJJF Referee. He has competed to a European level and has a full lineage to Mitsuyo Maeda and IBJJF. In addition to his BJJ experience, he has over 30 years of martial arts experience, including being a British Champion in Eskrima and MMA, as well as a Thai Boxing competitor and instructor.
Ultimate BJJ is dedicated to providing high-quality BJJ training in the Southampton, Eastleigh, and Winchester area. For more details on classes and availability, interested individuals can contact Graham at 07974 711583.