Gorilla Grapplers

Fantastic experience: Great place. Kind team

Fantastic experience: Great group of coaches and training partners, can walk in with zero experience and you're instantly being helped by everyone there. Coaches are fantastic at building up drills for techniques that help you pick them up quickly and sessions are well structured yet feel nice and casual so they're easy to get into. Nice air-conditioned mat too - highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I first met Adam when I signed up for the Ultra MMA Portsmouth event in September 2024. I really enjoyed the training, so I continued to train with Gorilla Grapplers. All the coaches have great technical knowledge and are really good at teaching. All the members and coaches are really nice people and easy to talk to.

Fantastic experience: Trained in a lot of places but this club is not only clean and well looked after but the environment is spot on Everyone is friendly and the knowledge the coach have is 2nd to none Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Gorilla Grapplers is everything you'd want in a BJJ gym. From the first day I walked in, I felt completely welcome. The atmosphere is friendly, supportive, and focused-there's no ego here, just great people and top-tier training. The coaching from Adam, Jamie, and Brett is phenomenal. They're not only incredibly skilled but also fantastic teachers who genuinely care about helping everyone improve, no matter their level. I've learned so much since joining, and the sessions are always something I look forward to. My son also trains in the kids' classes, and he absolutely loves it. The coaches strike the perfect balance between discipline, fun, and real learning. He's grown so much in confidence, skill, and enthusiasm since starting here. Whether vou're brand new to BJJ or looking to level up your game, Gorilla Grapplers is the place to be. Couldn't recommend it more highly-for individuals or families.

Fantastic experience: Brilliant gym, great friendly coaches, great atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: Transformed my little ones confidence, and now its like we're all 1 big family

Fantastic experience: The technical knowledge of the whole training team is top class, providing coaching to both very high level competitors and complete beginners with a seamless transition. This on top of the welcoming nature of the gym, personable coaches and high grade facilities makes this one of the best gyms I have had the pleasure of training in. If you are looking to start BJJ/MMA or find a new gym, then please check out Gorillas, you won’t be disappointed!

Fantastic experience: Trained in all stand up arts for many years and then tried a few Jiu Jitsu clubs in 2024 before settling here in March. Love the detailed clear progressive instruction from Brett and Adam, great to start as a beginner at the age of 52 and not get injured and be looked after by the whole friendly class. Love the emphasis on safe training and the detailed approach to each new move, transition and finish.

Fantastic experience: Great club with some incredible coaches. Everyone is very friendly and will always have the time for anyone. You learn an invaluable skill and make some great mates along the way.

Fantastic experience: I first met Adam when I signed up for an Ultra MMA event at the end of 2024. Adam took us through the training camp and was in my corner on the night of my fight along with Brett. Since taking part I’ve continued to train with Gorilla Grapplers and have made some amazing new friendships and have found a real sense of community. I also attend Yoga twice a week with Fleur. Massive shout out to Dan (Mr Q) and Big Boy Brad for also being involved with the training and the event in November. I love the new gym and have even got my boy into it! LET’S GEDDIT!

Fantastic experience: 100% recommend this BJJ Gym - Adam and Brett are patient and supportive coaches that have helped me since becoming a member. I’m an ‘older’ bloke and can’t do as much as I once could, but at no time am I made to feel uncomfortable and they included in the entire session. The gym has a friendly vibe with good humour. I’d say you can find what you want at Gorilla - whether that’s hard competition training or recreational enjoyment.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic Brazilian Jiujitsu & Combat Sports Academy. Very knowledgeable team of coaches who are friendly and great at explaining in detail. Relaxed atmosphere and a very respectful team of students & athletes who all help each other to improve. Would highly recommend have a free trial here if you’re interested in learning a combat sport.

Fantastic experience: The best BJJ gym around! The coaches are awesome and teach the classes to a high level. Very personable and always happy to help you out. The gym is one of the best BJJ/martial arts gym's I have been to. Plenty of high quality, sprung mat space to practice and roll. Everyone who trains there are also very welcoming and happy to train at an intensity you are comfortable with. If you are considering trying out BJJ, then come to Gorilla Grapplers!

Fantastic experience: Friendly and experienced jiu-jitsu and MMA practitioners. Very high level jiu-jitsu is practiced in the club, offering learning opportunities for beginner and advanced learners. Come along!

Fantastic experience: Dropped in to Gorilla Grapplers while working away from home and the guys were very welcoming. Had a great training session and worked on some of my weak areas with the help of some more experienced guys. Great place to train if you are interested in starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Fantastic experience: The best environment I’ve ever trained in, great coach, great team

Fantastic experience: Started training here with the gorillas about a year ago, having no previous experience in martial arts. The team and coaches are friendly and really welcoming. I’d highly recommend this club to experienced competitors and complete novices alike.

Fantastic experience: I have been training at Gorillas for a while now and I love it. Adam is a great coach. Classes are well thought out and accommodate all skill levels. Would definitely recommend if you are looking to start BJJ!

Fantastic experience: Very welcoming class with an excellent instructor, suitable for beginners and above, what I found is just how friendly and willingness to help each other was so clear! Highly recommend this club

Fantastic experience: Gorilla Grapplers at Basecamp is very welcoming, wide range of abilities so beginners or more experienced people can roll and put in some good rounds, classes taught very well and as a fairly new member I’m glad to be training there

Fantastic experience: Great place to start training BJJ. The coach Adam is patient and very knowledgeable and will always seek to get the best out of you in every session. Highly recommend coming down and giving BJJ a try here!

Fantastic experience: Absolutely fantastic club for both adult and children's classes. I've been training with the Gorillas just over 6 months and as a small female, I was daunted by the idea of learning a male dominated sport. However, Adam and the team have been incredibly patient, supportive and welcoming and I can honestly say I'd recommend to anyone; It's my favourite healthy obsession by far! My eldest daughter (11, Very shy) has recently started the mini Grapplers classes and the increase in her confidence is wonderful. Diverse group(s) but each is catered to, with medal winners coming to fruition in the young female categories. So in summary: Inspiring, inclusive, safe and fun way to get fit with transferable skills for self defence, and full support for competitive advancement if that's where you wish to progress. 100% recommend - Let's get more ladies on the mats!

Fantastic experience: My daughter (13yrs) joined Gorilla Grapplers 18 month ago, first session she was nervous wreck this being well out of her comfort zone. Last month she competed in her first competition and won Gold! The coaching from Adam, Mok and Jamie really is fantastic and they have shaped her into a confident ju-jitsu player. If you’re thinking of booking this for your kids just do it…or have a go yourself.

Fantastic experience: Excellent club, very welcoming bunch. Adam's great with breaking down all the techniques, and focusing on specific areas. We have some good rounds of rolling and king of the mat at the end of sessions which challenge what you have learnt. I wanted to join a BJJ Gym at the end of last year, and glad I picked Gorilla Grapplers!

Fantastic experience: I've been training with Gorilla Grapplers for a month, and have thoroughly enjoyed it, it's fair to say I'm now fairly addicted to learning BJJ. The gym theyre based out of (BaseCamp) is well equipped, on the mat there is friendly and light hearted atmosphere, attentive coaching and a good learning environment. 5* would recommend getting choked out and turned into a human pretzel here.

Fantastic experience: Very friendly class with patient, knowledgable, and enthusiastic coaches. First class my 6yr old has ever stuck with. He’s gaining confidence weekly and still really enjoying every session.

Fantastic experience: Love the gaff. Adam is an awesome coach and puts his heart into coaching. He has amazing lineage as well.

Fantastic experience: I got back into training after 3 years out ! Adam and the team made me feel so welcome. I couldn’t recommend this team highly enough.

Fantastic experience: A great place to train. Really friendly and first class coaching

Fantastic experience: Always a nice friendly group to learn jiujitsu !

Fantastic experience: Great places to train with awesome coaches

Fantastic experience: Love my time training with Gorilla’s Ju-Jitsu , the teaching methods are excellernt , the atmosphere of the group is second to none always welcoming to new students. Anybody wanting to learn something new and help there fitness get down to Basecamp and join in !!!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic club, lots of strong, skilled, and friendly members, and top tier coaching; very good and intuitive explanations, and patient and supportive guidance from everyone in the club, not least the coach, Adam

Fantastic experience: Fantastic environment with excellent people. I’d highly recommend Adam and his fantastic teaching and patients which helps one improve greatly. Gorilla grapplers well worth making the time to visit and meet them good bunch

Fantastic experience: Awesome setup and top level coaching. Everyone there make you feel very welcome regardless of your experience.I highly recommend To anyone wanting to learn martial arts to go and give it a try :)

Fantastic experience: Fantastic club to be a part of. Everyone's is Incredibly welcoming and more than willing to support each other. This makes what could potentially be an intimidating environment anything but!! Great for anyone looking to build confidence, fitness or just looking to meet some like minded people to have a laugh with!

Fantastic experience: Great coaching and facilities, it’s a welcoming atmosphere for beginners, families or seasoned martial artists wanting to try a new discipline or have a change up. The diversity of the team and quality of the coaching makes its special place to train.

Fantastic experience: A fantastic team that the coach Adam has assembled. A really nice group of people who help each other and make training enjoyable. The classes are brilliant

Positive experience: Had a really good experience at this gym. Great equipment and the staff know their stuff. Will keep attending this gym, the classes are of a high standard.

Fantastic experience: Great club with a very knowledgeable coaches ,the break down of the techniques and how they link together is explained very clearly which I like , it’s hard training but I love it ,I started in 2021 , had a lot of time off due to illness, and now back training in the new gym(which is quality) !!!!thanks to our coaches Adam,Brett,Jamie and everyone that made it !!For anyone anyone interested ….take the plunge Bjj/Grappling/Yoga/Mma/Striking take your pick gorillagrappling got you and your family /friends covered , I look forward to moving forward in my BJJ journey….. See you on the Mats …let’s go!!!

Fantastic experience: Coach Adam is very knowledgeable and always tries to get the best from you. The whole team are like a big family. Highly recommended. An inclusive and welcoming environment. Something for everyone whether you want to improve fitness, learn some self defence or plan to compete in high level competion. So the question is.... What you waiting for??

Fantastic experience: Been trainning at Gorilla Grapplers for the last 3 months! Great experience so far, good training, atmosphere and Coach. Well worth a look in if your looking to start grappling new or experience all welcome.

Fantastic experience: Gorilla Grapplers has welcomed me into a whole new world. I am so honoured to be apart of a forever growing, gracious grappling squad. Adam is an excellent coach, every session I have come away feeling achievement. The start of a very wonderful Jiu-Jitsu journey! Thank you Gorilla Grapplers x

Fantastic experience: Great Gym , really good atmosphere and in an amazing facility. Adam is a very knowledgeable Head Coach and the gym is an affiliate of Mad Hatters , who are one of the most successful MMA and BJJ gyms on the south coast. Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: What can I say!!!! Great class ,Great people, everyone in the team is ready to learn and encourage others to learn. We all have that one common goal to improve!!! On a personal level this class ,team and coach has not only helped me to improve my bjj but my general outlook on life, Could not recommend enough!!!

Fantastic experience: The gorillas team is growing week by week, that is is because Coach Adam makes you feel welcome from the get go. I’ve been with the gorillas around 3 months now and can see myself hopefully being apart of Adams team for many many years.

Fantastic experience: So glad I’ve finally started bjj and what a place to start the journey! Adam is brilliant instructor and makes you feel at ease especially if you’re new to Jiu-Jitsu. Can’t recommend enough

Fantastic experience: Adam is a brilliant coach, very knowledgeable and teaches in a way that is effective and fun. Good community full of all ages and sizes, and any experience level are welcome.

Fantastic experience: Exciting times Gorilla Grapplers has moved! I didn’t think it could get better than Basecamp… but I was wrong! Head Coach Adam Gunning, newly promoted Black Belt Brett O’Brien, and Head Kids Coach Jamie Irish have branched out on their own and what a gym they’ve created. Absolutely buzzing for them! The atmosphere in every session since opening has been incredible. A huge amount of passion and dedication has gone into building a fantastic space, and the coaching already second to none now has the facilities to match. Come check it out for yourself you won’t be disappointed!

Fantastic experience: An incredible place to train the fastest growing sport in the world. Adam is a high quality coach who teaches for all levels and generates an experience that wants you coming back for more. The Gorilla Grapplers have taught me the importance of respect and loyalty whilst benefiting my fitness goals.