The Dungeon BJJ & MMA Academy
Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA gym in Castletown, established in 2005, with lunchtime and evening classes in BJJ, no-gi grappling and striking.
About The Dungeon BJJ & MMA Academy
The Dungeon BJJ & MMA Academy has been running in Castletown since 2005, making it one of the earliest Brazilian jiu-jitsu gyms in the North East. It was founded by head instructor Aaron Naisbet, who received his BJJ black belt in 2011, and the gym has produced competitors at a range of levels.
The timetable is built around Brazilian jiu-jitsu, with lunchtime and evening gi classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, no-gi grappling and striking and MMA sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, open mats and a Saturday class. Kickboxing and MMA classes run on a grading system. BJJ is a grappling art that relies on leverage and technique, so it is a reasonable starting point for adults with no previous martial arts experience. Check the website or contact the gym before a first visit.
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