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Competition results – Grappling Industries, Paris

Congratulations to Gary for winning double Gold (gi and no-gi) at Grappling Industries in Paris today. Of particular note was Gary's textbook balloon sweep that put his opponent on their back where Gary secured a wristlock for the win. Nice! Competition is a great way...

Competition results – Grappling Industries, Madrid

Congratulations to Andy and Gary who competed in Madrid today. Gary secured 2 x Gold, 1 x Silver (including a 45 second reverse triangle submission)Andy secured 2 x Silver, 1 x Bronze in his first competiton. Competition is a great way to test the legitimacy of one's...

The Importance of Choosing the Right BJJ Academy

Learning jiu jitsu takes a long time. With rare exceptions, it typically takes 10-12 years of consistent, regular, hard training to attain a black belt - and some people never do. Given how much time you put into your training, choosing the right academy is one of the...

Why joining Axis BJJ is the best decision you’ll make

Are you looking for a way to get in shape, learn valuable self-defense skills, and become part of a supportive community? Look no further than our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) academy! We're excited to welcome new members and help you discover the transformative power of...

Competition results – Grappling Industries, London

Congratulations to all our club mates who competed in London this weekend! As usual, it was an enjoyable competition put on by Grappling Industries. Again, Axis did well and maintains its impressive strike rate of medals in both gi and no-gi competition. Allie - Gold...

10 potential signs of a BJJ “McDojo”

Are you interested in training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) but you're unsure what to look for in a gym? Whether you've trained elsewhere or considering a new academy, it's crucial to discern the stark differences in training philosophies. As BJJ grows in popularity, it...

5 reasons why your child should train jiu jitsu

Introduction for parents At Axis, we offer kids Brazilian jiu jitsu classes (BJJ) from ages 6+. There is no sparring in our kids classes and wherever possible we teach jiu jitsu principles through the use of games (rather than repetitive drills). Our kids classes are...