FORTRESS JIU JITSU
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
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Alex Moura
- Black Belt
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Elizabeth Fahy
- Blue Belt
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Hifen Martins
- Brown Belt
Schedule
20 Tue
21 Wed
22 Thu
23 Fri
24 Sat
25 Sun
26
20
Monday
Juniors - Gi - (age 6 - 14)
Alex Moura , Hifen MartinsJuniors - 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
GI - Beginners
Alex Moura , Hifen MartinsGI - 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 and blue belts (although we recommend all levels to attend).
Uniform
- GI (Kimono)
- Rash Guard
NOGI - Beginners
Alex Moura , Hifen MartinsNOGI - Beginners
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.
21
Tuesday
NOGI - All Levels
Alex Moura , Hifen MartinsNOGI - 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 Type
-
All Levels - covering fundamental through to advanced techniques and movements, this class caters to all belt levels.
Uniform
- Rash guard
- Shorts
- Spats (optional)
GI - All Levels
Alex Moura , Hifen MartinsGI - 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).
Comp class
Alex Moura , Hifen MartinsComp class
A BJJ No-Gi Competition Class is a specialized training session focused on preparing practitioners for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions without the traditional gi. Here’s a breakdown of what this type of class typically includes:
1. Intensive Warm-Up: Starts with mobility drills, dynamic stretches, and movement exercises to build agility, explosiveness, and endurance specific to No-Gi.
2. Takedown and Stand-Up Work: Emphasis on wrestling techniques, such as double legs, single legs, and clinch work. Since there’s no gi to grip, this training focuses on body control and leverage rather than grips on clothing.
3. No-Gi Specific Techniques: Techniques like front headlocks, guillotines, arm drags, and leg locks, which are more common in No-Gi, are practiced. Entries into positions and submissions are modified to be effective without gi grips.
4. Positional Drills and Situational Sparring: Short, intense drills that start from key competition positions—like side control, back control, and guard recovery—designed to mimic the pace and pressure of a match.
5. High-Intensity Rolling (Sparring): Timed sparring rounds with a focus on competition strategies, with partners rotating to mimic the demands of a tournament.
6. Mental Strategy and Competition Tips: Coaches often provide insights on tournament strategy, point scoring, time management, and tactics for dealing with common No-Gi situations.
7. Conditioning and Cooldown: Conditioning work that focuses on explosive power, grip endurance, and body control, followed by a cooldown to promote flexibility and recovery.
A No-Gi Competition Class pushes the intensity, hones technique, and sharpens strategy for practitioners aiming to compete, especially under the high-paced, gripless dynamics of No-Gi BJJ.
22
Wednesday
GI - All Levels
Alex Moura , Hifen MartinsGI - 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.
NOGI - All Levels
Alex Moura , Hifen MartinsNOGI - 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.
23
Thursday
GI - All levels
Alex Moura , Hifen MartinsGI - 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).
NOGI - All levels
Alex Moura , Hifen MartinsNOGI - 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)
Juniors - NOGI - (age 6 -14)
Alex Moura , Hifen MartinsJuniors - 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
NOGI - All Levels
Alex Moura , Hifen MartinsNOGI - 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.
24
Friday
NOGI - (Wrestling & Leg Locks)
Alex Moura , Hifen MartinsNOGI - (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
25
Saturday
Juniors - Gi ( age 6 - 14)
Alex Moura , Hifen Martins, Altaja bhattiJuniors - 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
26
Sunday
Open Mat (FREE for all)
Alex Moura , Hifen MartinsOpen Mat (FREE for all)
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 and open to everyone from all gyms.
Woman Only Fundamental
Elizabeth FahyWoman 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!
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