Elland, West Yorkshire

Everyone starts
on their back.

Gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for beginners through competitors, taught by head coach Rob Barbiero. No egos on the mat — just people getting better, one round at a time.

Head Coach
Rob Barbiero
Class Style
Gi & No-Gi
Based in
Elland
FIRST CLASS FREEALL LEVELS WELCOMEGI & NO-GIKIDS & ADULTS FIRST CLASS FREEALL LEVELS WELCOMEGI & NO-GIKIDS & ADULTS
The Club

Built from the ground up.

Ground Up Jiu Jitsu is Elland's home for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — a place to learn real technique, get in shape, and become part of a team that shows up for each other. Whether you're stepping on the mat for the first time or you're chasing competition podiums, the approach is the same: strong fundamentals, honest coaching, and a room that pushes you without ego.

Training is built around live rolling and position-specific drilling, so what you learn in class actually holds up when it counts.

Head Coach · 2nd Degree Black Belt

Rob Barbiero

A 2nd degree black belt, Rob leads every fundamentals and advanced session at Ground Up, with a coaching style built on clear, methodical instruction and plenty of mat time. Focused on giving beginners a genuinely welcoming first class and giving experienced grapplers a reason to keep sharpening their game.

Weekly Schedule

On the mat

Drop into any class as a visitor, or book your free first session below. Schedule subject to change around holidays and seminars.

TUESDAY
11:00 AMNo-GiAll levels
6:00 PMNo-Gi BeginnersBeginners
7:00 PMWrestling / JudoAll levels
8:00 PMNo-Gi SparringAll levels
WEDNESDAY
11:00 AMNo-GiAll levels
5:30 PMKids ClassYouth
6:30 PMNo-GiAll levels
7:30 PMNo-Gi SparringExperienced
THURSDAY
11:00 AMNo-GiAll levels
6:30 PMNo-GiAll levels
7:30 PMCompetition ClassExperienced
FRIDAY
11:00 AMNo-GiAll levels
6:00 PMGiAll levels
7:30 PMOpen MatGi & No-Gi
SATURDAY
10:00 AMKids ClassYouth
11:00 AMNo-GiAll levels
12:00 PMOpen MatGi & No-Gi

Schedule may vary around holidays and seminars — check here for the latest times.

Get in touch

Book your first class

Fill in the form and the club will get back to you to confirm your spot. First class is free — just turn up in comfortable clothing.

Location
Marshall Hall Mills, First Floor, Elland Lane, Elland
Coach
Rob Barbiero
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