Proudly Empowering Tameside Families Since 2013
At Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Tameside, we’re committed to helping people of all ages and experience levels build confidence, strength, and real-world self-defence skills. Whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the first time or advancing through our proven self-defence programmes, you’ll find expert instruction, a welcoming community, and a path to personal growth — all rooted in the authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu philosophy.
Who We Are
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Tameside is a Certified Gracie University Training Centre. The Gracie University is one of the world’s most respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies — led by Ryron and Rener Gracie and built on generations of proven training philosophy.
We believe Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone, and our mission is to create a safe, supportive environment where people of all backgrounds can discover the mental and physical benefits of this art. From kids learning confidence and discipline to adults mastering self-defence, we are proud to be part of each student’s personal journey.
Our Legacy
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu began with brothers Carlos and Hélio Gracie, who refined traditional Japanese jiu-jitsu into a self-defence system based on leverage and timing—rather than size or strength. Hélio, the smaller of the two, believed that jiu-jitsu should empower anyone to defend themselves, and his philosophy became the heart of the art.
In 1978, Hélio’s son, Rorion Gracie, brought this vision to the United States and established the original Gracie Academy in Torrance, California. He was instrumental in launching the UFC, where his brother Royce Gracie demonstrated the effectiveness of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu on a global stage.
Today, Hélio’s grandsons—Ryron and Rener Gracie—continue the family mission through Gracie University: preserving the art, making it accessible, and teaching self-defence to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Our Mission and Vision
Our mission honours Grandmaster Hélio Gracie’s legacy to deliver accessible, safety-first jiu-jitsu programs for every demographic—empowering individuals with technique, compassion, and confidence to protect themselves and uplift others.
Our vision is to create a safer world where every community has access to the life-changing art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, taught through programs tailored to their unique safety needs.
Our Facilities
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Tameside offers a full-time training environment designed for comfort, safety, and community. Our large mat space provides plenty of room for all levels of group training, with additional time for personal training. You’ll find changing rooms for men and women, a fully stocked pro shop, and a small cark park for members.
What Our Members Are Saying
Meet The Team Guiding Your Journey
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Tameside is a Certified Gracie University Training Centre, offering the official Gracie Jiu-Jitsu programs developed by Ryron and Rener Gracie at Headquarters in California. We are very proud to inform you that all of our certified instructors have undergone extensive training directly under the Ryron and Rener Gracie to ensure that you are provided with the best possible learning environment.
Alex Morton
Head Instructor
James Hudson
Certified Instructor
Dani Walker
Manager
This Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center is independently owned and operated. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu®, Gracie Combatives®, Gracie Bullyproof®, Women Empowered®, and Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center®, are registered trademarks used under license from Gracie University.
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