Roger Gracie AcademyEast Bristol
Our Speedwell club is closed, but two Roger Gracie clubs are within twenty minutes of you.
- Please don’t travel to Foundry Lane. The East Bristol site is closed until further notice
- Clifton is about 15 minutes away by car. Southmead is about 20.
- Your first class at either is free. No kit, no commitment, beginners every week
- Black belts under 10x World Champion Roger Gracie, 800+ members across the city
Looking for Jiu-Jitsu in East Bristol?
You’ve probably landed here searching for a club near Easton,
Fishponds, St George or Kingswood. Our Speedwell site on Foundry Lane is closed for the foreseeable future,
and we don’t have a reopening date, so please don’t turn up there expecting a class.
The good news is you’re not far from the real thing. Two
full-time Roger Gracie clubs sit within twenty minutes of East Bristol, both running classes seven days a
week, and both will give you your first class free. Plenty of our members make that trip from your postcode
already.
How long it takes to get there
Both journey times are measured from Foundry Lane, Speedwell. If
you’re coming from Kingswood or Emersons Green, add a few minutes; from Easton or Redfield, take a few
off.
Central Bristol, Clifton
- 3.5 miles, straight through the centre on the A420
- Three floors of mats plus a strength and conditioning studio
- 50 classes a week, seven days, morning through to evening
- Beginners’ classes daily, kids from age 3
North Bristol, Southmead
- 4.5 miles, up the M32 or round through Horfield
- Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, kickboxing and MMA under one roof
- 550+ members, full-time club, free parking on site
- Beginners’ classes daily, kids from age 3
Car and bike times are typical journeys and will vary with traffic. Bus times are
approximate and usually involve one change, so check live times on Traveline
South West before you travel.
Speedwell, BS5
- Address
- Unit 31, Foundry Lane, Speedwell, Bristol, BS5 7UH
- Status
- Closed for the foreseeable future. No reopening date confirmed, so please don’t travel here for a class.
- Train instead
- Central Bristol in Clifton, about 15 minutes away, or North Bristol in Southmead, about 20. One membership covers every Roger Gracie club in the city.
- We serve
- Easton, Redfield, Speedwell, St George, Whitehall, Barton Hill, Fishponds, Hillfields, Eastville, Greenbank, Kingswood, Downend, Emersons Green, Longwell Green, Two Mile Hill, Soundwell and Staple Hill.
Common questions
Is there a Roger Gracie club open in East Bristol?
Not at the moment. The Speedwell site is closed for the foreseeable future and we haven’t set a reopening date. The nearest open clubs are Clifton, about 15 minutes away, and Southmead, about 20.
I’ve never done this before. Is that a problem?
No. Every “all levels” class is built to take complete beginners, and most people on the mat started exactly where you are. Tell the coach it’s your first session and they’ll pair you sensibly.
What does it cost to try?
Your first class is free at either club. Come along, see if you like it, decide afterwards. There’s nothing to pay and nothing to sign on the day.
What do I wear?
Shorts and a t-shirt is fine for your first class. We’ll lend you a gi if you’re trying a Gi session.
How old do kids need to be?
We run classes from age 3. Ages 3–6, 7–10 and 11–15 train separately, five weekday afternoons plus Saturday morning. All coaches are DBS checked and each club has a named safeguarding officer.
Is it worth travelling from East Bristol?
A lot of people already do. Clifton is a 15 minute drive or a 20 minute cycle from Speedwell, and both clubs run from early morning to late evening, so there is a class to suit whenever you can get there.
Will you open in East Bristol again?
We’d like to, but we won’t promise a date we can’t keep. Message us on WhatsApp and we’ll add you to the East Bristol list. You’ll hear before it goes public.
Your first class is free
Pick a time, turn up, we’ll do the rest. No kit needed, no commitment.
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