Watford Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy

i highly recommend Watford Gracie Jujitsu for their fantastic kids martial arts classes. My son started training here a year ago just before turning 6 years old. I’ve trained in martial arts for over 20 years including teaching kids (it’s not easy) but the coaches are brilliant with them, very patient and make the classes fun whilst giving them fundamental skills for self defence. This includes scenarios of how to deal with potential bullys or strangers out on the street. They also cycle thr...

A first class club for Jiu Jitsu training. Ben, Nicolai, Mike and Ben are all gifted and patient teachers and they create a safe and fun training environment for all levels of ability. Gracie Jiu Jitsu is designed for street self defence as well as for sport BJJ and that’s the added ingredient that makes this club special.

Amazing club, great atmosphere, instructors are incredibly helpful and supportive. Good spread of classes even in these difficult times. They were incredibly agile and flexible during the full lockdown moving everything to zoom. I’ve been going for just over a year now and do not have a bad word to say or think. I’ve tried other centres out and pound for pound this is the best place to learn jiu jitsu!

As a woman, starting such a close contact Martial art can be stressful and intimidating, and choosing the right club is very important. I’m entering my third year of training at the Watford Gracie jiu jitsu and I couldn't’t be happier. The main instructor Ben Tippen provides quality instructions and constant support. The classes are really friendly, and the people you train with, really respectful, so you always feel safe trying new techniques and discovering ways to improve your game. It ...

I have trained at the club for coming to three months and really enjoy the classes, this is after having experienced at few different Jiu Jitsu clubs in the past, great friendly atmosphere, with a diverse group of people with different levels of experience. My son has also been training in the kids class for the same period of time, he looks forward to every class and really enjoys the content and the manner in which it is delivered. I would highly recommend the Watford GJJ centre to anyone...