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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

24/08/2026 - 30/08/2026
24 Mon 25 Tue 26 Wed 27 Thu 28 Fri 29 Sat 30 Sun
24 Mon Closed
25 Tue Closed
26 Wed Closed
27 Thu Closed
28 Fri Closed
29 Sat Closed
30 Sun Closed
12:00am
1:00am
2:00am
3:00am
4:00am
5:00am
6:00am
7:00am
8:00am
9:00am
10:00am
11:00am
12:00pm
1:00pm
2:00pm
3:00pm
4:00pm
5:00pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
8:00pm
9:00pm
10:00pm
11:00pm

NOGI - Fundamentals

7 - 8
7:00 - 8:00

NOGI - Fundamentals

AMAlex Moura HMHifen Martins Alex, Hifen
NOGI - Fundamentals
Monday, August 24 · 7:00am - 8:00am
Instructors:
Alex Moura Hifen Martins

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)

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Juniors - Gi - (age 6 - 9)

17 - 17:45
17:00 - 17:45

Juniors - Gi - (age 6 - 9)

AMAlex Moura HMHifen Martins DMDonny Marlow Alex, Hifen, Donny
Juniors - Gi - (age 6 - 9)
Monday, August 24 · 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Instructors:
Alex Moura Hifen Martins Donny Marlow

Kids’ Gi Jiu-Jitsu Programme Goals

Our Kids’ Gi Jiu-Jitsu programme is designed to help children develop discipline, confidence, coordination, and resilience both on and off the mats.

OUR PROGRAMME GOALS

  • Build Self-Discipline & Personal Responsibility
    Encourage children to take ownership of their training, actions, and progress.

  • Develop Body Awareness & Coordination
    Improve movement, balance, agility, and coordination through age-appropriate Jiu-Jitsu games and exercises.

  • Build Strength, Speed & Balance
    Develop physical fitness and athletic ability through structured exercises and movement drills.

  • Develop Positional Awareness & Sparring Skills
    Introduce and progressively develop positional and situational sparring, helping children learn how to solve problems under pressure.

  • Set Goals & Celebrate Progress
    Teach children how to set achievable goals, work towards them, and recognise their own improvements.

WE WILL CONTINUE TO REINFORCE

  • Respect & Good Behaviour
    Learning to respect coaches, training partners, the academy, and themselves.

  • Listening & Following Instructions
    Developing the ability to listen, understand instructions, and apply them safely.

  • Focus in a Group Setting
    Building concentration, patience, and the ability to stay engaged during lessons.

  • Fundamental Jiu-Jitsu Positions & Techniques
    Developing a strong foundation of essential Gi Jiu-Jitsu positions, movements, escapes, controls, and techniques.

  • Confidence & Communication
    Encouraging children to communicate clearly, ask questions, work with training partners, and grow in confidence.

  • Resilience & Problem Solving
    Teaching children that mistakes and challenges are part of learning—and that persistence leads to improvement.

OUR AIM

At Fortress Jiu-Jitsu, we want every child to leave the mats more confident, capable, disciplined, and resilient than when they arrived.

Strong body. Strong mind. Strong character.

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Juniors - Gi - (age 10-14)

17:45 - 18:30
17:45 - 18:30

Juniors - Gi - (age 10-14)

AMAlex Moura HMHifen Martins DMDonny Marlow Alex, Hifen, Donny
Juniors - Gi - (age 10-14)
Monday, August 24 · 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Instructors:
Alex Moura Hifen Martins Donny Marlow

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GI

18:30 - 20
18:30 - 20:00

GI

AMAlex Moura HMHifen Martins Alex, Hifen
GI
Monday, August 24 · 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Instructors:
Alex Moura Hifen Martins

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 

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GI - All Levels

12 - 13
12:00 - 13:00

GI - All Levels

AMAlex Moura HMHifen Martins Alex, Hifen
GI - All Levels
Tuesday, August 25 · 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Instructors:
Alex Moura Hifen Martins

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).

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Juniors - Technique & Drills (Ages 6–14)

17:45 - 18:30
17:45 - 18:30

Juniors - Technique & Drills (Ages 6–14)

DHDylan Hart
Juniors - Technique & Drills (Ages 6–14)
Tuesday, August 25 · 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Instructors:
Dylan Hart

Kids Wrestling for Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 6–14)


Fortress Jiu-Jitsu
This class teaches wrestling fundamentals designed specifically for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Students learn takedowns, balance, clinch control, and top pressure in a fun, safe, and structured environment that builds confidence, discipline, and athleticism.


What to Bring:
• Athletic clothing (rash guard, T-shirt, shorts or leggings — no zippers or buttons)
• Water bottle
• Clean sandals/flip-flops for off the mat
• Wrestling shoes (optional)
• All gear labeled with your child’s name


What to Expect:
Kids train in a positive, supportive setting focused on effort, teamwork, and growth. Classes emphasize safety, respect, and skill development for both beginners and experienced students.


Class Layout:
• Warm-up & movement
• Wrestling technique for BJJ
• Drilling with partners
• Controlled live rounds
• Cool down & mindset talk

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NOGI - Beginners

18:30 - 19:30
18:30 - 19:30

NOGI - Beginners

AMAlex Moura HMHifen Martins DHDylan Hart Alex, Hifen, Dylan
NOGI - Beginners
Tuesday, August 25 · 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Instructors:
Alex Moura Hifen Martins Dylan Hart

Submission grappling if a form of ground-based combat sport that combines element of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling , Judo and Sambo. The goal is to gain control  over your opponent and submit them using joint locks or chokeholds, without strikes.  

What to Wear

No Gi attire - Rash guard, Grappling shorts or spats. No zippers, pockets or metal parts 

What Should I Expect from my 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.

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Juniors - Gi - (age 6-14)

17:45 - 18:30
17:45 - 18:30

Juniors - Gi - (age 6-14)

AMAlex Moura HMHifen Martins Alex, Hifen
Juniors - Gi - (age 6-14)
Wednesday, August 26 · 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Instructors:
Alex Moura Hifen Martins

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

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NOGi

18:30 - 20
18:30 - 20:00

NOGi

AMAlex Moura HMHifen Martins Alex, Hifen
NOGi
Wednesday, August 26 · 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Instructors:
Alex Moura Hifen Martins

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)

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NOGI - All levels

12 - 13
12:00 - 13:00

NOGI - All levels

AMAlex Moura HMHifen Martins Alex, Hifen
NOGI - All levels
Thursday, August 27 · 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Instructors:
Alex Moura Hifen Martins

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)

This day is marked as closed. Reopen the day to edit or restore sessions.

Juniors - NOGI - (age 6-14)

17:45 - 18:30
17:45 - 18:30

Juniors - NOGI - (age 6-14)

AMAlex Moura HMHifen Martins Alex, Hifen
Juniors - NOGI - (age 6-14)
Thursday, August 27 · 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Instructors:
Alex Moura Hifen Martins

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

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NOGI - All Levels

18:30 - 20
18:30 - 20:00

NOGI - All Levels

AMAlex Moura HMHifen Martins Alex, Hifen
NOGI - All Levels
Thursday, August 27 · 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Instructors:
Alex Moura Hifen Martins

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.

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GI - Fundamentals

7 - 8
7:00 - 8:00

GI - Fundamentals

HMHifen Martins RWRussell Williams Hifen, Russell
GI - Fundamentals
Friday, August 28 · 7:00am - 8:00am
Instructors:
Hifen Martins Russell Williams

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Juniors - Competition Class

17:45 - 18:30
17:45 - 18:30

Juniors - Competition Class

AMAlex Moura HMHifen Martins Alex, Hifen
Juniors - Competition Class
Friday, August 28 · 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Instructors:
Alex Moura Hifen Martins

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.

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Kickboxing / Thai Boxing

18:30 - 19:30
18:30 - 19:30

Kickboxing / Thai Boxing

Kickboxing / Thai Boxing
Friday, August 28 · 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Juniors - NOGI - ( age 6 - 14)

10:15 - 11 0 / 22
10:15 - 11:00

Juniors - NOGI - ( age 6 - 14)

Bookings: 0/22
AMAlex Moura HMHifen Martins AbAltaja bhatti Alex, Hifen, Altaja
Juniors - NOGI - ( age 6 - 14)
Saturday, August 29 · 10:15am - 11:00am
Instructors:
Alex Moura Hifen Martins Altaja bhatti

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

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Private

17 - 18 0
17:00 - 18:00

Private

Bookings: 0
HMHifen Martins Book
Private
Saturday, August 29 · 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Instructors:
Hifen Martins

Free 30 minutes 


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Open Mat

11 - 12:30 3 / 25
11:00 - 12:30

Open Mat

Bookings: 3/25
AMAlex Moura HMHifen Martins Alex, Hifen Book
Open Mat
Sunday, August 30 · 11:00am - 12:30pm
Instructors:
Alex Moura Hifen Martins

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.

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