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FORTRESS JIU JITSU

Our mission is to create an academy where you feel comfortable, safe and confident to progress in your martial arts journey. 

Fortress Jiu Jitsu is a martial arts academy based in Arnold, Nottingham - Unit 1 Newstead Industrial Estate Brookfield Road, 1st Floor at The Result Space,  NG5 7ER.

We offer a variety of classes including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi), Submission grappling (NoGi) and Wrestling. Our classes are run by coaches that frequently compete and have a combined experience of 20 years. Whether you want to start competing, start a new hobby or learn self defence, our classes are structured to build your skills and confidence. We welcome all levels.

 

Instructors

Schedule

09/06/2025 - 15/06/2025
Mon
9
Tue
10
Wed
11
Thu
12
Fri
13
Sat
14
Sun
15

9
Monday

7:00 - 8:00

NOGI - Fundamentals

NOGI - Fundamentals

As the name suggests, NOGI training is undertaken without the GI uniform. This style of grappling is generally faster and more dynamic than GI grappling. No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu uses body mechanics and wrestling techniques including positions and submissions that are not allowed and/or not available in the GI.

Class Type

  • All Levels - covering fundamental through to advanced techniques and movements, this class caters to all belt levels.

Uniform

  • Rash guard
  • Shorts
  • Spats (optional)
3/20 Book
17:30 - 18:30

Juniors - Gi - (age 6 - 14)

Alex Moura , Hifen Martins

Juniors - Gi - (age 6 - 14)

PROGRAM GOALS:

- INSTILL SELF-DISCIPLINE AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
- DEVELOP PHYSICAL AWARENESS AND COORDINATION
- BUILD STRENGTH, SPEED AND BALANCE WITH SPECIFIC EXERCISES
- INCREASE THE SITUATIONAL AND POSITIONAL SPARRING
- USE GOAL SETTING AS A METHOD FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT


WE WILL CONTINUE TO REINFORCE:
- GOOD BEHAVIOR AND ABILITY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
- ABILITY TO FOCUS IN A GROUP SETTING
- BASIC JIU JITSU POSITIONS AND TECHNIQUES
- BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS

12/30 Book
18:30 - 19:30

GI - Beginners

Alex Moura , Hifen Martins

GI - Beginners

Gi BJJ classes are undertaken in a traditional Gi (kimono) uniform. This grappling style is grip-heavy as both you and your partner can grab one another’s clothing.

The benefits of these grips make for many exciting techniques and submissions that are not possible in the other forms of grappling.

Class Types

  • Beginners - covering the fundamental techniques and movements, this class caters to white belts only.

Uniform 

  • GI (Kimono)
  • Rash Guard 
7/25 Book
19:30 - 20:30

No GI - All Levels

Alex Moura , Hifen Martins

No GI - All Levels

As the name suggests, NOGI training is undertaken without the GI uniform. This style of grappling is generally faster and more dynamic than GI grappling. No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu uses body mechanics and wrestling techniques including positions and submissions that are not allowed and/or not available in the GI.

What Should I Wear for No Gi BJJ? 

MMA style shorts and a rash guard.  If you don’t have a rash guard then a t-shirt is fine for the first couple of classes. Please note, there should be no zips and/or buttons (and preferably no pockets) on any item of clothing and please ensure your finger and toe nails are short. 

Class Type

  • All Levels - covering fundamental through to advanced techniques and movements, this class caters to all belt levels.

9/25 Book

10
Tuesday

12:00 - 13:00

GI - All Levels

Alex Moura , Hifen Martins

GI - All Levels

Gi BJJ classes are undertaken in a traditional Gi (kimono) uniform. This grappling style is grip-heavy as both you and your partner can grab one another’s clothing. The benefits of these grips make for many exciting techniques and submissions that are not possible in the other forms of grappling.

What Should I Wear for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? 

We train with GI but if you’re new to BJJ, it’s fine to wear shorts/leggings and a t-shirt for your first couple of classes. However, please note, there should be no zips and/or buttons on any item of clothing. Please also ensure your finger nails and toenails are short so you don’t accidentally scratch anyone.  

What Should I Expect from my BJJ Class?  

All our classes start with a warm up (Individual warm-up, individual movement drills, basic partner drills or a vigorous conditioning warm up).  Instructors then move on to demonstrate techniques, set ups and positions. Students then drill these and use them in the sparring that follows.

Class Type

  • Beginners - covering the fundamental techniques and movements, this class caters to white and blue belts (although we recommend all levels to attend).
1/20 Book
17:00 - 18:00

Spirit Dojo Legacy kickboxing juniors (9-14yrs)

Spirit Dojo Legacy kickboxing juniors (9-14yrs)

Tuesdays & Fridays

🕔 5:00 - 6:00 PM

💷 £9 per class

💳 £35 per month

Payment: On-site card payments only

Equipment Needed:

Shin guards (Recommended brand shown below)

Boxing gloves (8-10oz)

🎁 FREE Spirit Dojo Legacy T-shirt at the first session!

Dress Code:

Shorts or jogging bottoms

Spirit Dojo Legacy T-shirt

1/16 Book
19:00 - 20:00

GI - All Levels

Alex Moura , Hifen Martins

GI - All Levels

Gi BJJ classes are undertaken in a traditional Gi (kimono) uniform. This grappling style is grip-heavy as both you and your partner can grab one another’s clothing. The benefits of these grips make for many exciting techniques and submissions that are not possible in the other forms of grappling.

What Should I Wear for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? 

We train with GI but if you’re new to BJJ, it’s fine to wear shorts/leggings and a t-shirt for your first couple of classes. However, please note, there should be no zips and/or buttons on any item of clothing. Please also ensure your finger nails and toenails are short so you don’t accidentally scratch anyone.  

What Should I Expect from my BJJ Class?  

All our classes start with a warm up (Individual warm-up, individual movement drills, basic partner drills or a vigorous conditioning warm up).  Instructors then move on to demonstrate techniques, set ups and positions. Students then drill these and use them in the sparring that follows.

Class Type

  • Beginners - covering the fundamental techniques and movements, this class caters to white and blue belts (although we recommend all levels to attend).
2/25 Book

11
Wednesday

7:00 - 8:00

GI - Fundamentals

5/20 Book
17:30 - 18:30

Juniors - Gi - (age 6 - 14)

Alex Moura , Hifen Martins 6/20 Book
18:30 - 19:30

GI - Beginners

Alex Moura , Hifen Martins

GI - Beginners

Gi BJJ classes are undertaken in a traditional Gi (kimono) uniform. This grappling style is grip-heavy as both you and your partner can grab one another’s clothing. The benefits of these grips make for many exciting techniques and submissions that are not possible in the other forms of grappling.

What Should I Wear for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? 

We train with GI but if you’re new to BJJ, it’s fine to wear shorts/leggings and a t-shirt for your first couple of classes. However, please note, there should be no zips and/or buttons on any item of clothing. Please also ensure your finger nails and toenails are short so you don’t accidentally scratch anyone.  

What Should I Expect from my BJJ Class?  

All our classes start with a warm up (Individual warm-up, individual movement drills, basic partner drills or a vigorous conditioning warm up).  Instructors then move on to demonstrate techniques, set ups and positions. Students then drill these and use them in the sparring that follows.

3/26 Book
19:30 - 20:30

NOGI - Begineers

Alex Moura , Hifen Martins

NOGI - Begineers

As the name suggests, NOGI training is undertaken without the GI uniform. This style of grappling is generally faster and more dynamic than GI grappling. No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu uses body mechanics and wrestling techniques including positions and submissions that are not allowed and/or not available in the GI.

Class Types

  • Beginners - covering the fundamental techniques and movements, this class caters to white and blue belts (although we recommend all levels to attend) 

  • All Levels - covering fundamental through to advanced techniques and movements, this class caters to all belt levels

Uniform

  • Rash guard
  • Shorts
  • Spats (optional)

3/25 Book

12
Thursday

12:00 - 13:00

NOGI - All levels

Alex Moura , Hifen Martins

NOGI - All levels

As the name suggests, NOGI training is undertaken without the GI uniform. This style of grappling is generally faster and more dynamic than GI grappling. No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu uses body mechanics and wrestling techniques including positions and submissions that are not allowed and/or not available in the GI.

Class Types

  • Beginners - covering the fundamental techniques and movements, this class caters to white and blue belts (although we recommend all levels to attend) 

  • All Levels - covering fundamental through to advanced techniques and movements, this class caters to all belt levels

Uniform

  • Rash guard
  • Shorts
  • Spats (optional)

1/25 Book
17:30 - 18:20

Juniors - NOGI - (age 6 -14)

Alex Moura , Hifen Martins

Juniors - NOGI - (age 6 -14)

PROGRAM GOALS:

- INSTILL SELF-DISCIPLINE AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
- DEVELOP PHYSICAL AWARENESS AND COORDINATION
- BUILD STRENGTH, SPEED AND BALANCE WITH SPECIFIC EXERCISES
- INCREASE THE SITUATIONAL AND POSITIONAL SPARRING
- USE GOAL SETTING AS A METHOD FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT


WE WILL CONTINUE TO REINFORCE:
- GOOD BEHAVIOR AND ABILITY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
- ABILITY TO FOCUS IN A GROUP SETTING
- BASIC JIU JITSU POSITIONS AND TECHNIQUES
- BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS

8/30 Book
18:30 - 19:30

NOGI - All Levels

Alex Moura , Hifen Martins

NOGI - All Levels

As the name suggests, NOGI training is undertaken without the GI uniform. This style of grappling is generally faster and more dynamic than GI grappling. No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu uses body mechanics and wrestling techniques including positions and submissions that are not allowed and/or not available in the GI.

What Should I Wear for No Gi BJJ? 

MMA style shorts, a rash guard and spats (this is optional).  If you don’t have a rash guard then a t-shirt is fine for the first couple of classes. Please note, there should be no zips and/or buttons (and preferably no pockets) on any item of clothing and please ensure your finger and toe nails are short. 

What Should I Expect from my BJJ Class?  

All our classes start with a warm up (Individual warm-up, individual movement drills, basic partner drills or a vigorous conditioning warm up)  instructors then move on to demonstrate techniques, set ups and positions. Students then drill these and use them in the sparring that follows.

Class Type

  • All Levels - covering fundamental through to advanced techniques and movements, this class caters to all belt levels.
3/25 Book

13
Friday

17:00 - 18:00

Spirit Dojo Legacy kickboxing juniors (9-14yrs)

Spirit Dojo Legacy kickboxing juniors (9-14yrs)

Tuesdays & Fridays

🕔 5:00 - 6:00 PM

💷 £9 per class

💳 £35 per month

Payment: On-site card payments only

Equipment Needed:

Shin guards (Recommended brand shown below)

Boxing gloves (8-10oz)

🎁 FREE Spirit Dojo Legacy T-shirt at the first session!

Dress Code:

Shorts or jogging bottoms

Spirit Dojo Legacy T-shirt

1/16 Book
18:00 - 19:00

Open Mat

Alex Moura , Hifen Martins

Open Mat

We do not recommend anyone with less than 3 months of grappling experience attend the Open Mat. If you are a complete beginner, please reach out to enable or support your transition.

Open mat is a training session designed for you to come in and practice your skills with other students. This session has no structure; you can use it for extra rounds, drills, comp rounds, Q&A, etc. This session can be with either Gi or NOGI. Just show up and roll or practice your things. 

This session is free to members and open to everyone from all gyms; visitors £5.

Book

14
Saturday

10:00 - 11:00

Juniors - NO GI ( age 6 - 14)

Alex Moura , Hifen Martins, Altaja bhatti

Juniors - NO GI ( age 6 - 14)

PROGRAM GOALS:

- INSTILL SELF-DISCIPLINE AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
- DEVELOP PHYSICAL AWARENESS AND COORDINATION
- BUILD STRENGTH, SPEED AND BALANCE WITH SPECIFIC EXERCISES
- INCREASE THE SITUATIONAL AND POSITIONAL SPARRING
- USE GOAL SETTING AS A METHOD FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT


WE WILL CONTINUE TO REINFORCE:
- GOOD BEHAVIOR AND ABILITY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
- ABILITY TO FOCUS IN A GROUP SETTING
- BASIC JIU JITSU POSITIONS AND TECHNIQUES
- BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS

4/30 Book
11:00 - 12:30

NOGI - (Wrestling & Leg Locks)

Alex Moura , Hifen Martins

NOGI - (Wrestling & Leg Locks)

This Class is designed to work specifics areas of grappling.

Wrestling and Leg logs are now a a big part of Grappling/Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

On this class will be focus on fundamentals and advanced techniques to build a solid foundation.

All Levels Welcome  

1/25 Book
17:00 - 18:00

Private

Hifen Martins

Private

Free 30 minutes 


Book

15
Sunday

11:00 - 12:30

Open Mat

Alex Moura , Hifen Martins

Open Mat

We do not recommend anyone with less than 3 months of grappling experience attend the Open Mat. If you are a complete beginner, please reach out to enable or support your transition.

Open mat is a training session designed for you to come in and practice your skills with other students. This session has no structure; you can use them for extra rounds, drills, comp rounds, Q&A, etc. This session can be with either Gi or NOGI. Just show up and roll or practice your own things.

This session is free to members, visitors £5 and open to everyone from all gyms.

3/25 Book
13:30 - 14:30

Woman Only Fundamental

Elizabeth Fahy

Woman Only Fundamental

Women’s Only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals Class

This class is designed exclusively for women, providing a safe and supportive environment to learn the basics of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Focus on foundational techniques, improve fitness, and build confidence with like-minded training partners. No prior experience is necessary.

What to Bring:

A BJJ gi (uniform) is required. If you don’t have one, ask about rental or purchase options.

Water bottle and a good attitude!

Mat Etiquette:

Arrive on time, with a clean uniform and good hygiene.

Bow before stepping onto the mat and respect your training partners at all times.

Listen to your instructor and maintain a positive, encouraging atmosphere.

Let’s roll and grow together!

6/20 Book
14:30 - 15:30

Technical Skills - Fundamentals class Women

Elizabeth Fahy

Technical Skills - Fundamentals class Women

Women only technical skills comp class

5/15 Book
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below which I have read and understood prior to the student signing this agreement and my signing of this consent and discharge form. I AGREE to be liable for and

INDEMNIFY the Organisation, instructor and fellow students against any damage (as defined within) suffered or incurred by the Organisation, instructors or fellow

students as a result of any action or failure to act, and any behaviour whether negligent or otherwise of the Student and whether caused by the Students breach of

any term and conditions above appearing or the rules and regulations of the Organisation, instructor or fellow students.

1. In CONSIDERATION of the Organisation permitting me to train and to study in the martial art style I agree as follows: I understand that participating in a martial art style is DANGEROUS and I voluntarily ACCEPT the risk of damage consequent upon or arising from my participation as a student or instructor, and the use of the organisations or instructors facilities.

2. I WILL NOT sue the Organisation or the Instructors for any negligence, tort, breach of contractual or any other legal or equitable rights howsoever caused, and this indemnity will extend to and include any damage arising from training, demonstrating and/or grading in the martial arts style and from my use of the Organiser or instructors facilities and I INDEMNIFY the Organiser or Instructors in respect of the same.

3. I WILL abide by the rules and regulations of the Organiser or instructor’s as to the practices of the martial arts style and to the use of the Organisers or instructor’s facilities and the directions of the Organiser or instructor’s officials including the right to terminate or cancel my martial arts training or grading and the use of the Organiser or Instructor’s facilities at any time and for any reason.

4. THE PERSONAL INFORMATION I have supplied to the Organisation or instructor regarding my qualifications, experience, medical conditions and any other matter associated with the martial arts style is true and correct and I have read and understood all of the clauses of this agreement before signing the same and before my use of the Organiser or Instructor’s facilities or before any grading or demonstration. I agree to notify the Organiser or instructor in writing of my health problems relevant to any such training, study, demonstration or grading.

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