RMNU Ireland Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy

Super friendly gym! I started here almost a year ago and Ive dropped two dress sizes just with showing up to class and having fun. Its such a different sport and the people are supportive and easy going. Gym is clean and theres good space for changing. Plus there are weights etc if you want to add that to your training as well. You can train only women or the coach will place you with someone higher up to look after you. Always really good at monitoring how youre doing its great. Highly recommend
Apr 11th, 2023

I've been a member of Defiant Martial Arts for almost 6 months, and I can't recommend this club enough! I don't have a contact sports background or any form of martial arts experience prior to joining, so it's safe to say I was very nervous stepping onto the mats for the first time. Justin, his coaches, and all the members made me feel very welcome and put my nerves at ease and safely let me experience arm bars for the first time!! Like me, take your first steps with Defiant Martials Arts and make friends and experiences for life!
Apr 11th, 2023

Fantastic and very welcoming gym. Justin is highly knowledgeable & experienced and has a great ability to teach without overwhelming novices (like me) with too much information. The other coaches and higher belts are always helpful and keen to offer their advice. My son also attends and he loves it - the difference in his discipline, social skills, listening to instructions etc has been fantastic. BJJ is tough but highly rewarding and this is a great place to learn!
Apr 11th, 2023

Joined the gym in October 2022 for a 2 week free trial to try BJJ for the first time, absolutely loved it and joined as a full time member. The coaches are incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable and patient. Great atmosphere in the gym, train hard and have a laugh while doing it. Theres a mixture of Gi, NoGi classes, as well as wrestling and Judo which very few clubs can offer under one roof. Highly recommended anyone considering trying BJJ for the first time to join Defiant and give it a go!
Apr 10th, 2023

Ive been interested in starting to take up BJJ but since moving back to Belfast its impossible to find a club which suits my religious needs. I reached out to Justin and told him my situation and from day one he has been amazing! Fully supportive of my religious needs and even called me to find out more ways he can make me feel comfortable. Im glad that I found this place and can explore BJJ without compromising my religion. Thank you Justin (and the members - all have been understanding and accommodating). So anyone from an ethnic minority background / or have any religious requirements - definitely sign up to this club, really inclusive and youre made to feel very much part of the community regardless of your background! Now to the gym: Justin is a great coach, takes his time explaining the moves and the why behind it. The other coaches are great too! Its a friendly and welcoming environment from all members (everyone is more than happy to give advice and help - no egos!). When practicing the moves, Justin and other coaches or higher belts come over to you, watch and give you personal 1-1 support which I find hugely beneficial! Hygiene wise - a clean gym which is disinfected regularly. Give it a go and see for yourself!
Apr 14th, 2023