North Coast BJJ - Aviemore

14/04/2026

AVIEMORE
Due to a change in our premises, we are currently unable to offer classes.
We are in the process of looking for a new venue and we will post any updates here.

remains fully open and I really encourage anyone with an interest to head up and train with Dan and my home team!

I’m truly sorry for any inconvenience caused and want to extend my thanks to everyone who’s taken part so far. We’ve been building a great team here and remain optimistic that this will be a temporary closure.

Thank you for your patience!

Seumas 🤙🏻

27/01/2026

When I started training it meant driving a total of 4 hours from the Isle of Skye. When I moved to Newtonmore it meant driving 2 for Inverness.
My goal is to make the sport more accessible, building a club for the community that we can grow together!🤙🏻

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15/01/2026

That’s a wrap on half guard for now!
Really good work from everyone, working through sweeps, survival and maintaining position.

Great energy on the mats as always!
Shout out to for dropping in, was a pleasure to have you.

If you can’t wait for Monday’s session, check out Dan’s classes this Thursday, Friday and Sunday!

14/01/2026

Proud moment for the team and the journey.
I’ve been named UKBJJA 2025 Adult White Belt Ranking Prize Winner 🇬🇧🥋

This is a national ranking across the whole UK, and a reminder that even from a small town in the Highlands, the work still counts.

Grateful for everyone who’s trained with me, supported the start of North Coast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – Aviemore, and believed in building something solid up here.

Now we keep showing up.
Now we keep getting better.

05/01/2026

Make this the year you step on the mats.

Beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes in Aviemore for adults (16+).
Train, learn, and build confidence from day one.

📅 Monday & Wednesday | 7–8:30pm
👕 Gi & No-Gi
💷 £40 per month / £10 per session
📍 Dalfaber Hall, Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

New year. New skill. Message us to get started!

29/12/2025

Thinking about trying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
We’re back from Monday 5th
January in Aviemore.
Beginner-friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
Message us to get started 🎄

20/12/2025

That’s a wrap on the first month of the club’s existence.

It’s been a great experience so far meeting and training with you all.
After a total of only 6 sessions, it truly is fantastic to see the progress and hard work you guys are putting in.
Was a pleasure to have head coach come down for a few rolls and an impromptu introduction to leg locks 🥷🏻

If you’re looking for ways to stay fit in the new year, I would highly advise picking up this sport!

Reach out any time and become a part of our growing club🤙🏻

Here’s to the new year! 🥃
Merry Christmas all!

10/12/2025

Weapons 🔪

From half guard at least. 🤗

Maybe, just maybe, we night need a few more lessons first. 🙈😄

Half guard, next session Friday 7pm in Munlochy, but, don't forget theres our satalite location on Wednesday at 7pm if you want the extra mat time.

Thursday 11th at 7:30pm is our meal at the Allangrange, in Munlochy, so no class on that day, only forks and knives 🍴🔪

See you folk next for Christmas dinner 🍛🍜🍰

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09/12/2025

Couldn’t be doing it if not for North Coast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu🙌🏻🤙🏻

North Coast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has a satalite club - in Aviemore, called:

"North Coast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Aviemore"

This means there is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday through our clubs (together).

These guys band together on the Mondays and Wednesdays.

Seumas (who leads this) used to live in Skye, he used to travel 2 hours each way to come and train with me around 3 times per week on average, adding a total of approximately 18 hours or more on top of his working week.

He has since moved near to Aviemore, and after over 2 years of dedication, travelling, competing and acheiving his blue belt through me, he has decided to start a group where people can get together and learn without the need to travel so far.

Of course, this club is only an hour away from ours so opens up opportunity for both teams to train together.

North Coast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Munlochy (near Inverness)
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North Coast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Aviemore.

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09/12/2025

Another good session last night!
We looked at escaping side control, finding closed guard and finished with the Triangle.
Was great to see some of the escapes being utilised in sparring. It’s early days for the club, and for some it’s the first time trying BJJ, so it’s fantastic to see what they’ve picked up so far.
I don’t think it’s unreasonable to say a beginner with 3-5 months of consistent training can pick up the skills to control and defend themselves against your average non grappler.
I don’t condone fighting or violence of any kind (unless competing), but I think the ability to control a situation where conflict is unavoidable should be a basic life skill🤙🏻

Consider supplementing your ground game with Muay Thai with the team at Fearless Muay Thai Aviemore 🤜🏻🤛🏻

06/12/2025

Last session we were looking at control. When I started training, this was one of the harder aspects for me. How do I, a 68kg small fry, maintain a dominant position against someone who benches my weight as a warm up? Relaxation and technique.
Tension kills your ability to listen and respond to what your opponent is doing. Your instinct will be to fight strength for strength, like two bulls smashing heads together. This is a very quick road to exhaustion. With relaxation you can learn to mould around your opponent, find the paths of least resistance, make them carry your weight and drain their gas tank. Once you’ve exhausted them you should find the submission comes far easier.
Relaxation, like any skill in this sport, takes time to learn. That’s why training and consistency is key!

If you’re in the Badenoch and Strathspey area and want to:
- defend yourself
- stay composed in stressful situations
- grow confidence
- annoy people at Christmas, talking about your new hobby
- get in incredible shape without it FEELING like work
- join a community of some of the most supportive people you’ll find

Then please reach out! Combat sports always seem daunting and intimidating from the outside, but I promise it’s full of some of the nicest, genuine and most supportive people I know. Selfishly, we all want to see you do well.
Inbox always open!