Renowned Martial Arts Leeds

Fantastic experience: Best place to learn Brazilian jujitsu/self defence the coaches r fantastic people r friendly I highly recommend..I havnt been for a while but I have friends who attend I have been working on my stand up (kick boxing at a local gym)I carnt wait to get bk to working on my ground work.( UPDATE.THIS WAS A GRACIE BJJ GYM)

Fantastic experience: I couldn't recommend Renowned school highly enough! The educational benefits for children are truly remarkable. From the moment my child stepped onto the mat, I noticed a positive transformation. The instructors are not only skilled in martial arts but also exceptional educators who understand how to engage and inspire young minds. The structured classes teach discipline, respect, and perseverance, which are invaluable life skills. My child has become more confident and focused, both in and out of the dojo. The emphasis on technique and strategy in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has also enhanced their problem-solving abilities and critical thinking. Moreover, the supportive and inclusive environment fosters a sense of community and teamwork. Children learn to support and encourage each other, building strong friendships along the way. The physical benefits are equally impressive, with improved fitness, coordination, and flexibility. Overall, Renowned provides a holistic educational experience that goes beyond martial arts. It equips children with the tools they need to succeed in all areas of life. If you're looking for an activity that combines physical fitness, mental growth, and character development, this is the place to be!

Negative experience: Magnus is a fantastic coach and person, super knowledgeable and a fantastic teacher. Great facilities also, price not terrible. The two stars is for safety. Far too many people coming out the gym with serious injuries, imho, caused by over promoting of belts who lack the control to roll safely. Not to say there aren't lots of great talented, people there too (there are) but everything needs to be slowed down and controlled better. Hopefully that can be addressed and I think this could be an amazing training facility.

Fantastic experience: Amazing atmosphere and excellent coaching. Highly recommend both for adults and kids.

Fantastic experience: Great jiu jitsu school. Quality instruction and many classes throughout the week for both kids and adults in gi and no gi. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Great academy with an even better community around it. Magnus is a fantastic coach that we are lucky to be taught by.

Fantastic experience: Great place to learn, challenge yourself and have fun! Magnus is a great coach who is very knowledgeable and easy to approach. Would recommend Gracie Barra Horsforth to anyone who is thinking about starting BJJ!

Fantastic experience: One of the best decisions I've made in my life , was coming to a free BJJ session. I signed up on the same day without further delay. Magnus is a very kind human being and he will guide you in the whole process with great professionalism and patience. Gracie Barra Horsforth offers you a true community spirit and specially if you're new, you won't be feeling left out. I feel that there is always an atmosphere of trust, respect and camaraderie. I was never a sportive person but here I could instantly feel the benefits not only in my body but in my soul. I'm happier, less stressed and more self confident. I strongly recommend, specially if you feel you're stuck in your life. I'm making new friends, getting fitter and learning a "new language" in my body. "Bora nessa"

Fantastic experience: Been going for a few months now and really enjoying it. Magnus is a great instructor and everyone is good fun. Great atmosphere at the place and would recommend.

Fantastic experience: I am a few months in to training now and I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to bjj. Each week presents a new challenge and everyone at the gym is there to help and guide each other through the process. I would recommend to anyone and I can’t wait to continue to develop!

Fantastic experience: This gym is an incredible place to learn, develop and have fun. Magnus is an excellent coach that helps every step of the way. The team are friendly and welcoming, one of the best academies out there

Fantastic experience: Great facility and the coach is fantastic, highly recommend anyone to give it a go. I’m very impressed with the club

Fantastic experience: Great place to learn and make friends. Get to work with a great coach in Magnus too. Really open and friendly environment.

Fantastic experience: Everything great about jiu jitsu all contained in one brilliant gym. Magnus is a great coach, and the other students are brilliant to learn with. If you’re looking for the best place to train, you found it

Fantastic experience: Absolutely Incredible. A very welcoming environment, it has a calm, disciplined yet friendly feel to it too. The coaches are extremely knowledgeable, approachable and I find them to be humble too. These values seem to spread through everyone who trains too. I love training there and learn ALOT in every single session!

Fantastic experience: A great environment and place to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Magnus and the rest of the team are incredibly knowledgable and supportive, making it a really good place for beginners.

Fantastic experience: I've been training here for 3 months now and have had lots of support and progress. Magnus is really helpful, as are all the other people there. Everyone is focused on progressing whilst keeping it fun, and I see myself staying for a very long time! Highly recommend for anyone interested in martial arts or just making their fitness more fun!

Fantastic experience: Super welcoming environment to start your BJJ journey!

Fantastic experience: Amazing coaching!!! It starts from the top. Everybody looks to help each other grow and develop whilst retaining a supportive and friendly atmosphere. This is no easy culture to develop and maintain, but has been done so by coach Magnus. Could not recommend highly enough!

Fantastic experience: I have been training at Gracie Barra Horsforth since May now and I absolutely love it, best decision I ever made. The standard of training coach Magnus provides is awesome and there is an ever-growing sense of community within the club. Highly recommend !

Fantastic experience: I’ve been attending GB Horsforth since June and honestly wish I’d joined sooner. I absolutely love it here and can’t recommend it enough. It was an extremely warm, friendly and welcoming environment to step into as a newbie, and I’ve since made great connections with my fellow classmates and coach. There’s a real social and community aspect to the training. The standard of the coaching and training is excellent. The way the classes are structured works really well, demonstrations are always clearly explained, and any questions are always answered. The space is clean and well maintained. It’s a great workout and skill set to develop too, it makes you feel like you’re really working towards something.

Fantastic experience: We’ll run and organised with plenty of classes and times available. Staff are helpful and knowledgeable.

Fantastic experience: Great training (changes every half week so always fresh and engaging) great facilities (big matt area, tidy clean changing rooms) , great people (to inspire and learn from)!

Fantastic experience: Really good and welcoming space to practice and learn Jiu-jitsu surrounded by very friendly people

Fantastic experience: Really good experience at Gracie Barra Horsforth! A really good set up at the facility and the head coach , Magnus, is very approachable, very knowledgeable and has a good training style. There is a good number of classes throughout the week, which are great for all shift patterns! I would highly recommend Gracie Barra Horseforth to anyone considering Jiu jitsu!

Fantastic experience: So much to recommend about GB Horsforth: the coaching is top notch, clear and easy to follow. Still got a question about a technique? Coach Magnus and Professor Oliver are friendly and approachable, happy to break it down into more detail as necessary. The same goes for the other members: everyone is friendly, welcoming, and eager to help each other out with training whether it's a bit of advice or tips on a technique, or pushing you a little bit harder to stretch your limits, or slowing it down to focus on the details. The facilities are some of the best I've trained in, always clean with a really professional feel to the whole academy. The timetable gives you loads of options when to train, whether you have to fit one or two lessons around other commitments, or if you're getting in six days a week.

Fantastic experience: Been training here for just over 2 months now and I must say it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made. BJJ has helped me physically and even more mentally. Gracie Barra Horsforth has such a friendly and professional atmosphere with excellent instructors, everyone is respectful and encouraging and it makes learning easier and fun. I would 110% recommend!

Fantastic experience: Amazing place to train, great atmosphere, great team spirit and coach Magnus is great takes time to explain techniques and always has time to help you fine tune your techniques. The facilities are always clean there's ample off street parking and there's enough classes to suit all abilities and schedules. Would highly reccomend to anybody looking to start BJJ or even just get into shape.

Fantastic experience: Great coaching staff, really easy to come into as a beginner and start learning

Fantastic experience: Joining the academy with no prior experience or knowledge of BJJ felt daunting at first but it has quickly become one of the best decisions I've made in some time. The knowledge and humility of everyone who trains and of the coaches makes it such a welcoming and energising environment. Feels like more than just a sport, it has helped develop my mindset outside of the academy in ways I wouldn't have appreciated beforehand!

Fantastic experience: It's like a BJJ gym and a chiropractors all in one. Great coaches, great tuition, great set of people to train with.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic place to train and learn a brilliant martial art taught by friendly, helpful high quality coaches. Plenty of mat space and a great welcoming family atmosphere with no egos. Absolutely love it.

Fantastic experience: Awesome BJJ gym, great guys and great coach, I'm an absolute beginner to BJJ and loving the support I'm receiving not only from the coach but also the members! Great place to learn! Onwards and upwards!

Fantastic experience: Awesome community, everyone helping each other grow. Plus it's super fun times.

Fantastic experience: Great club for all ages, since moving to Leeds this has become kind of my family rather than friends. Really enjoying training here!

Fantastic experience: I have been training for a few months and I've never done martial art's before. But I must say I love it and every lesson I am learning fast and something new. In addition, the atmosphere is relaxing, yet I am challenging myself and learning a lot from others. Each trainee is welcoming and supportive with everyone, especially with new people. The Coach is fantastic, professional and supportive and cares a lot about our progress and helps us improve when we make any mistakes. He supports everyone's training even if the class has many attendees. I recommend Gracia Barra Horsforth Leeds to everyone.

Fantastic experience: Great place to begin your Jiu-Jitsu journey or to continue. I started my journey in Jan 2022 and have not looked back. I have learnt so much in the sessions - from coach and fellow students. Easy 5 stars from me!

Fantastic experience: Very welcoming and great coaching.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic environment and culture set by coach Magnus and professor Oliver. Great place to train, learn and meet friends. Would recommend this gym to anyone looking to get into jiu jitsu be it to compete, self defence, fitness or just have fun.

Fantastic experience: Amazing place to train and push your limits. Great friendly environment with good coaches and clean matts. Always feel very welcome and comfortable when training, the coaches have done a great job at creating a learning friendly environment

Fantastic experience: I recommend a great school to everyone

Fantastic experience: I am happy with my son's training too. it is worth enrolling children for these trainings, I teach a lot and the children are satisfied. I recommend to everyone

Fantastic experience: Absolutely great place, warm atmosphere, professional approach, very addictive sport, Coach Magnus and Professor Oliver are top

Fantastic experience: I have been training with the team at Gracie Barra Horsforth for four months now and I cannot rate the team highly enough. I had been diagnosed with depression and anxiety and been off work for a period of time. I had no motivation, no purpose and lost sense of self. Since training at Gracie Barra, I am rediscovering myself and my capabilities, and I cannot wait to roll with the crew during training sessions. The coaches are fantastic in teaching you the techniques and your fellow trainers help you feel comfortable and at ease. Everyone is there to help and support each other and no training day is ever dull. My 11 year old son trains now and he cannot wait to train either. Its a big family at Gracie Barra and I am honoured to be part of the team. I would highly recommend it!

Fantastic experience: Been training jits for 10 years and just changed gyms to gb horsforth. This is by far the friendliest gym. Instruction is on point. My two little girls attend the kids classes and Magnus has so much patience, the girls love it and are getting so much out of it. 10/10 highly recommend! Osss

Fantastic experience: Fantastic place to train. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. If you're interested in taking up BJJ then come down.

Fantastic experience: Great coach and people, very friendly atmosphere. I would recommend anybody to join.

Fantastic experience: Incredibly friendly, welcoming, and fun environment to learn BJJ. Great flexibility of classes.

Fantastic experience: Amazing place to train and gain skills that will actually work in the real world, highly recommend for everyone who wants to learn. Great atmosphere and coaches

Fantastic experience: Amazing place to get in shape, learn self-defense and meet great people. Coaches are very professional and good at explaining every detail. If you're looking to take it more seriously, there are also tough competition classes.

Fantastic experience: I can't recommend this place enough. Coach Magnus and Professor Oliver are incredibly patient and knowledgeable. The members themselves are kind and committed to developing one another. It's such a fantastic learning environment for BJJ and not to mention super fun! 10/10

Fantastic experience: A great place to learn BJJ, the coaches are very friendly, there are plenty of classes for beginners and more experienced practitioners. Well worth a look!

Fantastic experience: Great facility, great atmosphere, friendly people. I highly recommend Gracie Barry Horsforth.

Fantastic experience: I can only say good words. It is the perfect place and partners to start practicing jiu jitsu in Leeds. Coach Magnus gives a personalized and quality treatment to each student making them part of the Gracie Barra family.

Fantastic experience: I've been attending the school now for 2 months and feel like I've learnt so much so quickly. It's because of Coach Magnus's enthusiasm, clear instruction and extra time he is comitted to giving every single member to help them master a move and learn extra information to help with tricks and tips to help when fighting in competition. The students are friendly and welcoming. They help you adjust and tweek moves to make sure you perfect a move, when executing it. They will also give you additional knowledge and skills, which helps you advance in your journey of progression within Jiu-jitsu. There is a growing number of females attending this academy, and I myself, being a woman, appriciate the opportunity to practice with other women. The place is a new, well-decorated and clean environment. There is plenty of mat space and there is coffee, drinks and protien bars available. The organisation, timing and proffesional delivery of programmes is excellent. I would reccommend visiting the academy. It is well worth the money and the group organise socials and days out and we would be delighted to have more people on the team.

Fantastic experience: I went here for the first time today after never doing anything like this before all I can say is I loved how professional it was and how welcoming they all was. I can't wait to become a part of this club. I am so looking forward to going again. It has definitely given me the chance to do something that I have always wanted to do in a safe environment. If you are thinking of doing this I couldn't recommend this place anymore. Thank you Magnus and your club for a fantastic first day introduction to jiu jitsu

Fantastic experience: Gracie Barra Horsforth have an amazing team of coaches. They're EXTREMELY HELPFUL and APPROACHABLE, they really make you feel at ease. If you want to get into martial arts I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND getting in touch with Gracie Barra Horsforth!

Fantastic experience: I have been training here just less than a month and loving it so far. Magnus is a great coach and always there to help with anything you need, whether that be questions or to go over any moves again. What's really good is that everyone there helps each other out.

Fantastic experience: Great place to train BJJ - I am a total beginner but learning loads and constantly challenged to improve. Keep it up Magnus!

Fantastic experience: Great coaching and plenty of different classes available for everyone. Everyone is friendly and welcoming and would definitely reccommend.

Fantastic experience: I enjoy each session the professor and coach are very clear and understanding when teaching you how to do each technique very good value for money and the atmosphere is amazing and the people are supportive and helpful when you spar... the coach and professor make it fair by choosing who you train with and each session is really fun

Fantastic experience: A fantastic gym. Kind friendly people.

Fantastic experience: The gym is fantastic and always clean. Coach Magnus is friendly, encouraging and extremely knowledgeable. All other members create a great training atmosphere that I enjoys week in week out! . All round superb place to train.

Fantastic experience: Amazing dojo with friendly instructors and students. People talk with each other and are congratulatory when you get your stripes and level up. Its a brilliant place in Leeds to learn BJJ!

Fantastic experience: Coaches training and atmosphere are great

Fantastic experience: This is a very professional and safe setting for children to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The main coach, Magnus, and Professor Oliver are absolutely fantastic with the children giving motivational encouragement and teaching skills and techniques to develop them weekly. The assistant coaches do a great job ensuring all classes are supported and techniques are demonstrated. We love watching and sharing the learning experience. When children are rewarded everyone celebrates and this spurs the children on. We love it but more importantly our son loves going three times a week.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been training here for a little over a month now and so far love it! Everyone is helpful and encouraging trying to get you to reach your best. Coach Magnus is very knowledgable and instructs in a clear and calm manner. Also no attitude or ego here unlike some other boxing and martial arts clubs, people just want to train and have fun while they are learning. Great for people new to BJJ!

Fantastic experience: Brilliant classes with excellent instructors- a mix of techniques, training and games perfect for all ages!

Fantastic experience: A wonderful gym. Top class coaches in excellent facilities but it is the atmosphere and friendliness of the place that sets it apart.

Fantastic experience: Great hobby to pick up. Coach Magnus is very welcoming to beginners and the sessions are addictive and to a very high standard.

Fantastic experience: Brilliant facility. Brilliant people teaching a great skill

Fantastic experience: A fantastic new jiu jitsu gym, which was much needed in West Leeds. Powered by very friendly and knowledgeable coaches and a great team behind it. I would highly recommended for any beginners in Bjj

Fantastic experience: Fantastic training environment, great facilities. Nice friendly coaches who push you to reach your potential. Love the sport. Wish I’d started sooner.

Fantastic experience: 2nd week in to Gracie Barra Horsforth and what a great place. Professor Oliver, Coaches Magnus and Matt are great instructors not to mention genuinely nice people. Such a friendly atmosphere, no egos allowed and everyone there to learn and help one another. Looking forward to continuing this journey with Gracie Barra Horsforth.

Fantastic experience: Clean, friendly and supportive atmosphere. Great for learning and challenging your comfort zones!

Fantastic experience: Professional teachers and all round good set of lads down there

Fantastic experience: Great coaches and a welcoming team, highly recommend for anyone wanting to start BJJ, wanting to learn self defence or for general fitness. Sessions are well structured and enjoyable with coaches providing support through out.

Fantastic experience: I have trained in a number of jiu-jitsu schools over the past 4 years and I can honestly say that this one is the best that I have trained at. To start off the facilities are fantastic and spotlessly maintained. But the best attribute of the school are the coaches and professor who are professional and well organised. Whilst at many other gyms, the training programs are run on an ad hoc basis, the program at Gracie Barra Horsforth is organised and structured meaning that you walk away feeling like you are learning and progressing along with the other students around you. I highly recommend Gracie Barra Horsforth.

Fantastic experience: Great place to go as a complete beginner to Brazilian JiuJitsu, everyone is very friendly and helpful when you’re just starting out with very clean and sanitary facilities. Coach Magnus and Professor Oliver both top guys eager to see you improve every session. Marshall.

Fantastic experience: Started officially training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu here the day the doors opened and I’ve been hooked ever since! I’m trying to get there more and more often thanks to the professionalism of the coaching and the warm and helpful attitude of all the students! No egos here, just coaches and students trying to better themselves and those around them. Couldn’t recommend highly enough!

Fantastic experience: Great friendly environment, would recommend to anyone aiming to improve fitness and gain some great self defence

Fantastic experience: What an amazing facility! Upon arrival everyone was extremely friendly and welcoming. I took part in a women’s self defence class. The class was very informative, professional and fun! Thank you to Magnus who led the session it was great and I can not wait to return! I would highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Brilliant coaches and a high quality and fresh academy space to train in or wait whilst my child trains!

Fantastic experience: I was so nervous to start jui-jitsu as a woman with no martial arts background but the coaches have been so approachable and respectful, the whole experience has been fantastic. I come out of every session having worked harder than any fitness class I've done before ! Fantastic team I could not be more happy to learn from

Fantastic experience: Absolutely fantastic place to train, good friendly environment with high quality coaches. Highly recommend to anyone looking to start or continue Jiu Jitsu classes.

Fantastic experience: Great facility, great group of people and most importantly Magnus and Matt are great coaches. Wether you want to learn self defence, compete in jiu jitsu or just get fit, GB horsforth is the best place to train. “Organizados como um time, Lutando como uma familia”

Fantastic experience: I’ve trained with Ollie, Mat and Magnus for 4 years now. All great coaches , and really nice people. The atmosphere when you train is very friendly and promotes a helpful safe learning environment. Your individual needs are well catered for and regardless of your age or ability you will have a great time. There is an amazing kids program with the sessions tailored for the various age groups. My son started training with me and neither of us has looked back. If you’re nervous about starting training, don’t be,all ages shapes and sizes train and everyone helps each other out. It really is like a big family, I cannot recommend highly enough.

Fantastic experience: This place is amazing! Everything you’d expect from Gracie Barra.

Fantastic experience: Excellent facility with excellent coaches!

Fantastic experience: I've trained at a few gyms over the years and these guys are by far the most professional and well qualified. World champ professor, what more could you ask for!! Really friendly learning environment and well structured programme that just keeps you wanting to learn more. You want to learn BJJ? Look no further

Fantastic experience: Awesome place to go train with some great people and great coaches.

Fantastic experience: Extremely welcoming and learner friendly school, instructors are knowledgeable and patient. With plenty of classes available to fit most schedules. Plus it’s absolutely addictive and good for you, Can’t go wrong.

Fantastic experience: Awesome class, really welcoming instructors and great for all levels!

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere!!! Really high quality training and a real passion for helping you reach your potential... Couldn't ask for more.

Fantastic experience: Friendly coaches and a great training atmosphere