Gracie Barra Bradley Stoke

03/04/2026

02/04/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO BOOK — LIMITED SPACES!

❤️ Donate for an Amazing Cause
See you on the mats this Friday

🔥 Coach Saeed Esmaeli is coming to Gracie Barra Bradley Stoke for a free community seminar designed to sharpen your standing game for BJJ.

You’ll cover:
• Hand‑fighting fundamentals
• Single & double‑leg timing
• High‑percentage takedown finishes
• Wrestling concepts adapted for BJJ

Beginner‑friendly. Competitor‑approved. Gi & No‑Gi welcome.

This session is part of Wrestle for Humanity, with Coach Saeed teaching voluntarily.
Optional donations will support a young child in our community who tragically lost both parents.
💷 Cash accepted, with alternative donation options available.
Full transparency provided.

📍 Gracie Barra Bradley Stoke
Bradley Pavilions, Pear Tree Road, BS32 0BQ

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31/03/2026

❤️ DONATE TO AN AMAZING CAUSE

Wrestling Foundations for BJJ — FREE Seminar
More details to follow

🔥 Coach Saeed Esmaeli is coming to Gracie Barra Bradley Stoke to deliver a free community seminar on building a powerful standing game for BJJ.

Expect sharp, practical skills you can use immediately:
• Hand‑fighting fundamentals
• Single & double‑leg timing
• High‑percentage takedown finishes
• Wrestling concepts adapted for BJJ

All levels welcome — Gi & No‑Gi.

This workshop is part of Wrestle for Humanity.
Saeed is teaching voluntarily, and optional donations will support a young child in our community who tragically lost both parents.

💷 Donations can be made in cash, with alternative options available.
Full transparency provided on request.

📍 Gracie Barra Bradley Stoke
Bradley Pavilions, Pear Tree Road, BS32 0BQ

📧 [email protected]

29/03/2026

🔥 STAND-UP GAME SEMINAR 🔥
with Coach Saeed Esmaeli
Take your BJJ to the next level — starting on the feet.
One of the UK’s most respected Wrestling-for-BJJ coaches is coming to Gracie Barra Bradley Stoke to sharpen your stand-up, improve your takedowns, and build real confidence in live situations.

🤼‍♂️ WHAT YOU’LL GET
• Strong wrestling fundamentals that actually work in BJJ
• Clean entries into single & double legs
• High-percentage takedowns you can use straight away
• Better timing, control, and transitions
• Skills you can apply immediately in sparring
💡 Practical. Drill-based. Built for real results.

📚 SESSION BREAKDOWN
• Hand fighting & control
• Takedown timing & setups
• Dominant finishes
• Wrestling vs BJJ explained
• Live Q&A with Coach Saeed

👊 WHO’S IT FOR?
All levels welcome — Gi & No-Gi
Whether you're new or competing, this will level you up.
⏱️ TIME
3 hours total
• 2.5 hr workshop
• 30 min Q&A

🧑‍🏫 COACH SAEED ESMAELI
• Former international wrestler
• 30+ years experience blending wrestling into BJJ
• Has worked with elite athletes & world champions
• A true pioneer of Wrestling-for-BJJ in the UK

❤️ COMMUNITY EVENT (FREE)
Part of the Wrestle for Humanity initiative.
💛 Optional donations go towards supporting a young child from the wrestling community — full transparency available.
📍 LOCATION

Gracie Barra Bradley Stoke
Suite 2A, First Floor
Bradley Pavilions
Pear Tree Road
Bradley Stoke
Bristol
BS32 0BQ
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🚨 LIMITED SPACES
Don’t miss this opportunity to train with a top-level coach and sharpen a part of your game that changes everything.
👉 Book your space now — this is one you don’t want to miss.

19/03/2026

🌟 Celebrating Sign Language Week at Gracie Barra Bradley Stoke 🌟

This week, we’re proud to join the celebration of Sign Language Week — a beautiful reminder of the power of communication, inclusion, and connection.

At Gracie Barra Bradley Stoke, we believe Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone. Our mats are a place where barriers come down, confidence grows, and the community thrives. Sign Language Week gives us the perfect moment to highlight the importance of accessibility and to honour the Deaf community and British Sign Language users who enrich our world.

Whether it’s a warm welcome, a shared smile, or learning a new sign together, every gesture strengthens the sense of family we’re so proud of.

If you’d like to learn more, get involved, or join our growing community, we’d love to hear from you.
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📍 Gracie Barra Bradley Stoke

Here’s to a week of learning, celebrating, and embracing every voice — spoken or signed.

❤️🤟

18/03/2026

🟦 WRESTLING FOUNDATIONS FOR BJJ

The Standing Game Seminar
🔥 with Coach Saeed Esmaeli 🔥

One of the UK’s most experienced Wrestling‑for‑BJJ coaches is coming to Gracie Barra Bradley Stoke to level up your stand‑up game.

If you train BJJ — Gi or No‑Gi — this is unmissable.

🤼‍♂️ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
• Build rock‑solid wrestling fundamentals
• Develop a practical standing game for BJJ
• Understand timing between single & double legs
• Hit high‑percentage takedown finishes
• Apply wrestling concepts directly in live BJJ

Interactive. Drill‑based. Immediately useful.

📚 SEMINAR CONTENT
• Hand‑fighting principles
• Single‑leg ↔ double‑leg timing
• Dominant finishes
• Wrestling vs BJJ: key differences
• Live Q&A with Coach Saeed

👊 WHO’S IT FOR?
All BJJ practitioners — Gi & No‑Gi
Beginner‑friendly, competitor‑approved.

⏱️ DURATION
Total: 3 hours
• Workshop — 2.5 hrs
• Q&A — 30 mins

🧑‍🏫 ABOUT COACH SAEED ESMAELI
• Former international wrestler
• Award‑winning, internationally recognised coach
• Works with world‑champion athletes preparing for Olympic 2028
• 30+ years integrating wrestling into BJJ
• Early collaborator with Salvatore Pace during the rise of UK BJJ
• Has worked with legends including:
Roger Gracie • Braulio Estima • Buchecha • Leo Vieira • Cícero Costha • Henrique Machado • Carlos Lemos Jr • Marcos Barros • Daniel Strauss
• Coached world champions such as Bradley Hill & Samantha Cook

A true pioneer of Wrestling‑for‑BJJ in Britain.

❤️ FREE COMMUNITY SEMINAR
Part of the Wrestle for Humanity initiative.

Coach Saeed is teaching voluntarily — both to give back to the BJJ community and in gratitude to Coach Remi Makulec for his recent support during a difficult family moment.

💛 Optional donations:
100% goes to support a young child from our wrestling community who tragically lost both parents.
Full transparency available on request.

This is what martial arts is about — lifting each other up.

📍 VENUE
Gracie Barra Bradley Stoke
Suite 2A First Floor
Bradley Pavilions
Pear Tree Road
Bradley Stoke
Bristol BS32 0BQ

📧 [email protected]

17/03/2026

🥋 Welcome to Gracie Barra Bradley Stoke!
📍 Suite 2A, First Floor, Bradley Pavilions, Pear Tree Rd, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 0BQ

At Gracie Barra Bradley Stoke, we’re proud to offer a friendly, family‑focused, and community‑driven academy where everyone feels at home the moment they walk through the door.

👧🧒 Kids Classes From Age 4+
We help children build confidence, discipline, focus, and resilience in a safe, structured environment — all while having fun and making friends.

🧑‍🦱👩‍🦰 Adult Classes Available 7 Days a Week
Whether you’re looking to get fitter, learn real self‑defence, challenge yourself, or join a supportive community, our adult programme has something for everyone.

💥 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu • Self‑Defence • Kickboxing
Train with fantastic coaches who bring experience, passion, and a genuine commitment to helping every student grow — from complete beginners to seasoned athletes.

🕒 Morning & Evening Classes
Flexible training times mean you can fit your sessions around work, family, and life.

🚗 Off‑Street Parking
Easy access and convenient parking right outside the academy.

🤝 A Warm, Friendly Welcome Every Time
We’re more than a gym — we’re a team, a community, and a place where everyone supports each other.

🎉 Start Your Free Trial Today!
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Come and experience the atmosphere, the coaching, and the energy for yourself. We can’t wait to welcome you onto the mats.

24/11/2025

🎉 Huge Congratulations to Jack!

Today we celebrate Jack’s promotion to Purple Belt here at Gracie Barra Bradley Stoke. He has a relentless spirit, and a truly well-deserved promotion 👊💜.

A massive thank you to Professor Eduardo for delivering an incredible seminar—refining all the small details that make the biggest difference. Your guidance continues to elevate our team. 🙏

📍 Gracie Barra Bradley Stoke
Suite 2A First Floor, Bradley Pavilions, Pear Tree Rd, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 0BQ

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23/11/2025

✨🥊🥋 From Bradley Stoke to the Grand Hotel stage…

This weekend, Jas and Josh stepped into the ring for their very first K1 fights at the Grand Hotel in Bristol. 💥

The hours of sweat, the grind, the discipline — it all led to this moment. And wow… you both did amazingly. We couldn’t be prouder of how far you’ve come. 🙌

At Gracie Barra Bradley Stoke, it’s never just about wins or medals. 🏅 It’s about growth, resilience, and overcoming challenges together. Every fight, every round, every setback is part of the journey.

Because here, we’re more than a club. We’re a family. ❤️ And today, that family celebrates you both — not for the result, but for the courage, the spirit, and the example you set for all of us.

Keep pushing. Keep growing. Keep inspiring. The best is yet to come. 👊

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16/11/2025

🔥 Another busy week on the mats! Promotions, hard work, and all eyes on Jas & Josh as they prepare for their K1 fights on 22nd November 💥

🎟 Don’t forget to grab your tickets and be part of the action!
For info, tickets, see coach Remi

📚 Plus, join us for our FREE seminar for members on Friday 21st November – a chance to learn, level up, and connect with the team, with professor .gb

📍 Gracie Barra Bradley Stoke – open 7 days a week for training, growth, and community.

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10/11/2025

🥋 GBBS 6th Anniversary Celebration! 🎉

We’re excited to announce that on Friday, 21st November, we’ll be celebrating our 6th anniversary with a special seminar led by Prof. Eduardo Carriello, 5th-degree Black Belt and Head Professor of GB Oval!

🕕 GB1 Fundamentals: 6:00PM – 7:30PM
🕢 GB Advanced: 7:45PM – 9:15PM

This seminar is open to all GB schools and members!💪

Don’t miss this unique opportunity, it will be an epic experience.

Let’s celebrate together on the mats! 🥳