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www.iowbjj.com Welcome to Isle of Wight Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Submission Grappling Academy. We offer classes 7 days a week at our fully equipped facility.

Our first session is completely free with no sign up fee. Private group classes and 1 to1 tuition are available on request. Our successful competition team have competed and won medals all over Europe. We aim to meet your personal goals whether it is to get fit, increase confidence, make new friends, compete or learn to defend yourself.

24/06/2026

Another fantastic evening on the mats last night!

Our classes were packed with great energy, hard work, and plenty of smiles. It was also brilliant to welcome back Black Belt Tom Jones, who joined us to share techniques, ideas, and experience. Training with different people is one of the best ways to develop your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, broaden your understanding of the art, and build friendships that extend beyond the academy walls.

One of the things we love most about BJJ is that nobody knows everything. Every training partner brings a different perspective, and every visitor offers something new to learn. That's how we all grow together.

Yesterday was also a busy day for our one-to-one coaching sessions, family training groups, law enforcement training, and individual tuition. Whether you're looking to sharpen specific techniques, prepare for grading or competition, build confidence, or simply learn at your own pace, private coaching can be an excellent option.

We understand that stepping into a group class for the first time can feel intimidating. That's why our one-to-one sessions are particularly popular with complete beginners, people returning after a long break, and those who prefer a more personal learning environment before joining regular classes.

Private Coaching:
✅ £30 per hour
✅ Block of 10 sessions for £275

Our aim has always been to provide a welcoming, supportive environment where everyone can learn, regardless of age, fitness level, experience, or personal goals.

If you've been thinking about starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, there's never been a better time.

🥋 First class completely FREE
🥋 Discounted trial month available
🥋 Discounts for veterans, emergency services personnel, security staff, RNLI/lifeboat crew, and students
🥋 Club members also receive discounts at Kane Anthony Tattoos

Whether you're looking for self-defence, fitness, confidence, competition training, stress relief, or simply a great community to be part of, we'd love to welcome you onto the mats.

And if you already train elsewhere, you're always welcome to drop in, share knowledge, and enjoy some good training.

Message us for more information, our current timetable, or to book your free first session.

21/06/2026

🔥 Another Fantastic Week on the Mats! 🔥

It's been an incredible week of training, with everyone putting in the hard work, supporting each other, and improving with every session. Watching our team grow stronger, more skilled, and more confident each week is exactly what makes coaching so rewarding.

A huge congratulations to Arthur, George, Eliza, and Michael, who were all awarded their second stripes on their white belts in our kids' Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class! 👏🥋

These young athletes consistently show up ready to learn, work hard, and challenge themselves. Their skill level, confidence, and overall abilities have come a long way since their very first class, and I couldn't be prouder of what they've achieved so far. Keep up the fantastic work!

Our MMA session was also a massive success, especially considering it was festival weekend! We had a great turnout and spent two solid hours working on:

🥊 Striking and mobility drills
🤼 Using strikes to set up takedowns
🧱 Wall wrestling, reversals, and counters

The effort and determination shown by everyone was outstanding, and it's great to see the team continuing to push themselves and develop all aspects of their game.

If you've been thinking about starting your Martial Arts Journey, there's never been a better time. Whether your goal is fitness, self-defence, competition, confidence, or simply learning something new, we'll help you every step of the way in a welcoming and supportive environment.

✅ First session completely FREE
✅ Discounted trial month available
✅ Discounts for Emergency Services staff, Veterans, Prison Officers, Security Staff, Lifeboat Crew, and Students
✅ All club members receive discounts at Kane Anthony Tattoos

Come and see what we're all about. Message us to book your free session and start your journey today!

15/06/2026

🔥 BIG NEWS AT ISLE OF WIGHT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU! 🔥

We're excited to announce our new timetable, including the launch of our brand-new Amateur MMA Class, starting this Saturday from 1pm–3pm! 🥊💥

Whether you're completely new to martial arts, looking to improve your fitness and confidence, interested in self-defence, or thinking about testing yourself in amateur MMA competition, we have something for you.

✅ New Amateur MMA Classes
✅ Beginner-Friendly Environment
✅ Kids & Adults Classes
✅ No-Gi Fundamentals & Advanced Training
✅ Sunday Open Mat
✅ Fully Qualified & Insured Instruction

All classes are taught under the guidance of Martin Dell, a 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Black Belt in Kickboxing, and martial artist with 34 years of training and coaching experience. With decades of experience across multiple disciplines, students benefit from high-level technical instruction delivered in a safe, structured, and welcoming environment.

🥋 Cross-Training Welcome

We're now introducing drop-in sessions for those who train elsewhere but would like to broaden their experience, attend an open mat, or develop specific areas of their game.
This isn't about taking students from other academies—it's about building connections within the martial arts community and providing opportunities to learn from different training partners, coaching styles, and perspectives. 🤝

💷 Pricing • Unlimited Training – £60 per month

• Students & Under 18s – £40 per month
• Drop-In Fee – £15
• Student Drop-In Fee – £10

🎖️ Additional Discounts Available For:

• Students
• Emergency Services Personnel
• Prison Officers
• Security Staff
• Lifeboat Crew
• Veterans
• Serving Military Personnel

❤️ Proudly REORG Affiliated

We are proud to be a REORG-approved academy, supporting serving military personnel, veterans, and emergency service workers through the positive benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, martial arts, and community.

🎨 Exclusive Member Benefit

Our members receive exclusive discounts with Kane Anthony Tattoos, and for those who want to show their commitment to the team, there are opportunities to receive an official club tattoo completely free.
Whether your goal is fitness, self-defence, competition, confidence, stress relief, or simply learning something new, you'll find a supportive team and professional coaching waiting for you.

If you've been thinking about starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, now is the perfect time.
📍 Isle of Wight Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
📩 Message the page for more information or to arrange your first session.

Train hard. Learn continuously. Build confidence. Join the team.

13/06/2026

Twenty-one years ago, in June 2005, I moved to the Isle of Wight.

At that time, there was no Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and no MMA scene on the Island. A few local martial artists were interested in learning ground fighting, so I began teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and sharing what I had learned.

What started as a handful of people training together gradually grew into something much bigger. In June 2005, I founded Isle of Wight Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, began teaching MMA in 2006 and spent the following years teaching classes in various locations across the Island before eventually establishing a permanent home in Sandown in 2013.

Over the years, we developed not only martial artists, but also competitors, coaches, and lifelong friendships. I had the privilege of coaching fighters who represented the Isle of Wight in Jiu Jitsu medalling all over the country and in Europe and in MMA in inter-clubs and amateur events watching them test themselves in competition is something I will always be proud of.

Many of the photographs attached to this post capture moments from that journey. Some of the students in these pictures have since gone on to become successful instructors and club owners in their own right. Seeing people develop their skills, follow their own path, and continue contributing to the growth of martial arts on the Island is something I genuinely celebrate.

Whether people trained with me for six months or sixteen years, I am grateful to have shared part of their martial arts journey.

Today, the Isle of Wight has a thriving martial arts community with multiple clubs, talented coaches, and more opportunities to train than ever before. That is something worth celebrating.

When I first arrived in 2005, there was no established BJJ or MMA community here. Today, there are numerous clubs, hundreds of students training across the Island, and a strong martial arts culture that continues to grow. Seeing that progress has been one of the great privileges of my life.

As the founder of the Island's first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy, and now a third-degree BJJ black belt with more than two decades of teaching experience on the Isle of Wight, I remain just as passionate about helping people discover the benefits of martial arts as I was when I taught my very first class.

Martial arts should ultimately be about personal growth, respect, discipline, and community. While clubs may have different approaches and affiliations, we all share a common goal: helping people become stronger, healthier, more confident versions of themselves.

Looking ahead, I am excited for the next chapter. Due to growing interest from our students, we will soon be reintroducing amateur MMA training at the academy and helping develop the next generation of competitors.

If you've ever thought about trying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or MMA, whether for fitness, self-defence, competition, or simply to challenge yourself and learn something new, it would be a pleasure to welcome you onto the mats and be part of your journey.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Island MMA over the years. The Isle of Wight martial arts scene has come a long way since 2005, and in my opinion, it has never been in a better place.

Here's to the future.

06/06/2026

I came across this old photo today from 18 years ago.

Back then, I was a white belt, stepping onto the mats, learning new techniques, meeting new people, and trying to make sense of what felt like an endless amount of information. Like many beginners, I had no idea where the journey would take me.

Starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can feel daunting. Everyone remembers their first class, wondering if they're fit enough, tough enough, or capable enough. The truth is, none of that matters as much as simply showing up.

What I've learned over the last 18 years is that progress isn't built in a day, a week, or even a year. It's built through consistency. One class at a time. One technique at a time. One challenge overcome at a time.

Over the years, those lessons and experiences accumulate. The techniques become second nature, your confidence grows, and before you know it, you're not only improving yourself, but you're also helping the next generation of students in the same way others once helped you.

Fast forward 18 years, and I'm now a 3rd Degree Black Belt, running an academy here on the Isle of Wight filled with some of the most supportive, hardworking, and inspiring people I've ever had the privilege to train alongside.

What makes Jiu-Jitsu special isn't just the martial art itself—it's the community. The friendships, the encouragement, the shared struggles, and the victories. Our academy is built on helping each other grow, regardless of age, fitness level, or experience.

If you've ever thought about trying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, this is your sign to take that first step. Every black belt was once a beginner. Every confident student was once nervous walking through the door for the first time.

Your first class is completely FREE, and we offer a discounted trial month so you can experience what our community is all about.

As a small way of giving back to the incredible people who serve our community on the Isle of Wight, we also offer additional discounts for veterans, emergency services personnel, prison officers, security staff, RNLI/lifeboat crew members, and students.

The journey starts with a single class. Who knows where you'll be in 18 years?

See you on the mats. 🥋

05/06/2026

🔥 Another Action-Packed Night on the Mats! 🔥

Last night's class was packed with energy, learning, and hard work from start to finish.

We focused on takedowns from the underhook position, working on how to establish control and create effective entries. We then explored counter-takedowns using the overhook, learning how to turn our opponent's attack into an opportunity of our own. It was fantastic to see everyone grasp the techniques so quickly and immediately begin applying them during drills.

To finish the session, we had some fast-paced, competitive sparring rounds where everyone put their skills to the test. Watching our students grow in confidence, improve their understanding, and develop their own style of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the most rewarding parts of coaching. The progress being made across the academy is incredible.

If you've been thinking about starting your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey, this is your sign to take the first step. Every black belt started as a complete beginner. The hardest part is simply walking through the door for the first time.

✅ First session completely FREE
✅ Discounted trial month available
✅ Additional discounts for:
• Veterans
• Emergency Services Personnel
• Prison Officers
• Security Staff
• Lifeboat Crew Members
• Students

As an added bonus, all members of Isle of Wight Brazilian Jiu Jitsu receive discounts with Kane Anthony Tattoos.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu isn't just about learning techniques—it's about building confidence, improving fitness, developing resilience, and becoming part of an incredible community.

Come and see what you're capable of. We look forward to welcoming you onto the mats.

04/06/2026

🥋 TONIGHT AT ISLE OF WIGHT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU 🥋

No-Gi Training | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Looking for a new challenge, a new hobby, or a positive community to be part of? Tonight is the perfect opportunity to step onto the mats and see what Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is all about.

This evening we'll be continuing our work from earlier in the week, focusing on:
✅ Takedowns from the underhook position
✅ Smooth transitions into leg lock attacks
✅ Understanding how leverage, control, and technique can overcome strength
✅ Finishing positions that use the anatomy of the foot and lower leg to create effective submissions.

Whether you're completely new to martial arts or already have experience, our classes are designed to help you develop confidence, fitness, self-defence skills, and mental resilience in a supportive environment.

At Isle of Wight Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we're proud of the culture we've built. Our team is made up of people from all walks of life who come together to learn, improve, support one another, and enjoy the journey. There are no egos—just a group of motivated, positive people helping each other get better every session.

💥 Your first class is completely FREE
💥 Discounted trial month available
💥 Special discounts for:
• Veterans
• Emergency Services Personnel
• Prison Officers
• Security Staff
• Lifeboat Crew Members
• Students

If you've been thinking about trying something new, improving your fitness, learning practical grappling skills, or simply meeting great people, now is the time to start.

You don't need to be fit.
You don't need experience.
You just need the courage to take the first step.

📍 Isle of Wight Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
🕕 Tonight | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🥋 No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Come and see why so many people are choosing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as their lifelong journey. We look forward to welcoming you onto the mats.

03/06/2026

💥 No-Gi Takedown Night 💥

Last night's no-gi session was all about developing takedowns from the underhook position, and once again our team showed exactly why we're so proud of this academy.

The techniques clicked quickly, everyone put in the work, and the level of focus and determination in the room was incredible. But learning techniques is only part of the journey. To finish the session, we pressure-tested everything with some hard, specific sparring rounds. By the end, everyone was exhausted, breathing hard, and smiling from ear to ear.

That's what Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is all about.
It's not about being the strongest, fastest, or most athletic person in the room. It's about showing up, learning, supporting each other, and growing together. Every person who walks through our doors starts somewhere, and nobody makes the journey alone.

Our academy is built on community, friendship, and family. Whether you're looking to get fitter, learn self-defence, challenge yourself mentally, or simply become part of a welcoming and supportive team, there's a place for you here.
If you've been thinking about starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, this is your sign to give it a go.

✅ First session completely FREE
✅ Discounted unlimited first trial month
✅ Additional discounts available for:

Veterans

Emergency Services Personnel

Prison Officers

Lifeguards

Security Staff

Students

Don't wait until you're "fit enough" or "ready." The best time to start is now.

Come and experience the training, the challenge, and most importantly, the incredible community that makes our academy special. 🥋❤️

02/06/2026

🥋🔥 NO-GI TONIGHT! 🔥🥋

Friendship is great... but at Isle of Wight Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we prefer the term sparring partners! 😎

Tonight's No-Gi class runs from 18:00–20:00, and we'll be focusing on wrestling takedowns from the underhook position. You'll learn practical entries, control, off-balancing, and high-percentage takedowns that can be applied immediately to your game.

But learning techniques is only part of the process.

We'll be pressure testing everything we learn through specific sparring, giving you the opportunity to develop timing, confidence, and real-world application against resisting training partners. This is where technique becomes skill.

💥 New to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
There has never been a better time to start. Every black belt was once a beginner who walked through the door for their first class. You don't need experience, fitness, or confidence—you just need the willingness to show up and learn.

💥 Already training with us?
Tonight is another opportunity to sharpen your takedown game, challenge yourself, and become a little better than you were yesterday.

The hardest part is turning up. After that, we'll do the rest together.

See you on the mats at 18:00. Let's put the work in. 👊

01/06/2026

🔥 BIG NEWS FOR ISLE OF WIGHT BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU MEMBERS! 🔥

Our good friend Kane Anthony Tattoos has very kindly offered an exclusive discount on tattoos for all club members. 👊

If you've been thinking about getting some new ink, now's the perfect excuse to book in with one of the Island's most talented tattoo artists.

And because Kane clearly has a great sense of humour... 😆

Anyone brave (or crazy) enough to get the Isle of Wight Brazilian Jiu Jitsu logo tattooed on themselves can have it done COMPLETELY FREE!

That's right. FREE. 💥

Whether you're a white belt who's just started the journey or a seasoned grappler who's made the mats your second home, here's your chance to show your club pride forever!

If you're interested in booking with Kane, drop him a message and don't forget to mention you're a member of Isle of Wight Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

⚠️ Offer subject to consultation and tattoo suitability.
📩 Contact Kane Anthony Tattoos directly for bookings and details

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Sandown
PO369AX

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