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Our classes.

Every class is taught from fundamentals up, so complete beginners can walk in on day one. All classes are at Lordswood Boys' School sports hall, Hagley Road, Harborne.

12+ · Running now

MMA

Mixed martial arts brings it all together — striking, takedowns and ground fighting in one structured class. You'll learn how each range connects, with technique first and intensity built up gradually.

  • Striking fundamentals: stance, footwork, punches and kicks
  • Takedowns, takedown defence and cage-style wrestling
  • Ground control, escapes and submissions
  • Controlled, coach-supervised sparring only when you're ready

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When
Mon 6:00–7:00pm
Wed 5:30–6:30pm
Ages
12 and over
Price
£40–£60 every 4 weeks
or £12.50–£15 a class
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12+ · Running now

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

The ground game. Positions, sweeps and submissions — the martial art where technique beats size and strength. Taught by a black belt with over 25 years' experience.

  • Positional hierarchy: guard, side control, mount, back
  • Escapes from bad positions first
  • Sweeps, passes and fundamental submissions
  • Positional and live rolling, matched by size and experience

BJJ in Birmingham guide →

When
Mon 7:00–8:00pm
Ages
12 and over
Price
£40–£60 every 4 weeks
or £12.50–£15 a class
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Ages 4–12 · Running now

Kids MMA

A fun, structured class that builds discipline, confidence and coordination. Safe, supervised and grouped by age and size — with real skills, not just games.

  • Movement games that build athleticism
  • Basic striking on pads and grappling fundamentals
  • Respect, listening and self-control
  • A clear pathway to junior competition for those who want it

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When
Wed 5:30–6:15pm
Ages
4 to 12
Price
£30 every 4 weeks
or £10 a class
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Included with every membership

Open Mat

Free-flow training time after Wednesday's classes — open to every member, whichever plan you're on. MMA-only or BJJ-only, you can still come to Open Mat to drill what you've learned, ask the coaches questions, or get some rounds in.

  • Drill techniques from the week
  • Positional or live rounds
  • Coach on hand for questions
When
Wed 6:30–7:30pm
Ages
All members, all levels
Price
Included in every membership
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Book with a coach

Private 1-2-1s

One-to-one coaching built entirely around you — whether you're brand new and want a head start, or preparing for competition.

  • Fast-track fundamentals for new starters
  • Fix specific problems in your game
  • Competition and fight preparation
When
By arrangement
Ages
All ages
Price
Ask a coach — 07463 087142
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Coming soon

Muay Thai

The art of eight limbs — punches, kicks, knees, elbows and the clinch. Our striking programme is launching soon; register and tick Muay Thai to hear first.

  • Stance, footwork and the basic strikes
  • Pad work and technical drilling
  • Clinch work
  • Optional, controlled sparring

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When
Launching soon
Ages
TBC
Price
TBC
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No card · no obligation

First two sessions free.

Fill in the registration form, come down to Lordswood Boys' School, and try two full sessions on us. If it's not for you, no hard feelings — but it usually is.

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