Gracie Barra Bath is a premium family lifestyle academy where children, parents and athletes train with world-class coaching, build confidence and become part of a community shaped by Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu and Gracie Barra values. Complete the free-trial form and our team will help you choose the best first class for you or your family.
Family friendlyPremium training environmentCertified GB instructors
🇬🇧 Bath, EnglandBrazilian roots 🇧🇷
2,500+ sq ftLarge matted academy space designed for focused training, comfort and community.
All agesStructured classes for young children, juniors, teens and adults.
Multi-disciplineJiu‑Jitsu, No-Gi, Muay Thai, Wrestling, MMA, Yoga and movement.
Family firstViewing space, family-friendly culture, sibling discount and family-plan conversations.
Your first step
Come meet the academy.
Tell us a little about yourself and our team will help you
choose the right first class for you, your child or your family.
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Complete the form
Share your details and tell us who is interested in training.
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We guide your start
Our team helps match you with the most suitable class and level.
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Experience GB Bath
Visit the academy, meet the community and enjoy your first session.
New to martial arts?
No problem. Beginners are welcome, and a Gi can be provided
for your trial where applicable.
Book your free trialFree trial class
More than training.A shared family lifestyle built around confidence, health and connection.
A family lifestyle academy
A place where the whole family belongs.
Busy family life often means different clubs, different schedules and very little shared time. GB Bath brings children and adults into one positive environment so every family member can develop at their own pace while sharing the same values and community.
Age-appropriate classes for children and teens
Beginner-friendly adult fundamentals
Comfortable viewing area for parents
Shared goals, routine and healthy habits
Sibling discount available through memberships
Ask our team about the best Family Plan for your household
Choose a starting point. Every path is structured, beginner-friendly and connected to the wider GB Bath community.
Beginner friendly
Start with GB1 Fundamentals.
Learn core positions, movement, safety and practical self-defence with a clear curriculum. No prior experience or elite fitness level is required.
Structured progression
Gi and No-Gi options
Fitness, confidence and stress relief
Kids & teens
Confidence, focus and practical skills.
Tiny Champions and Juniors classes are designed around the developmental needs of each age group, combining movement, discipline, cooperation and safe Jiu‑Jitsu.
Tiny Champions ages 3–6
Juniors ages 7–12
Positive, structured after-school activity
Family lifestyle
Build a routine together.
Create one family hub for activity, personal growth and community. Children and adults follow their own age-appropriate programs while sharing the academy experience.
Sibling discount communication
Family Plan options via the GB Bath team
Shared community events and milestones
Programs for every stage
More ways to move. One community.
GB Bath combines structured Gracie Barra Jiu‑Jitsu with complementary martial arts, mobility and wellness activities. Not sure which program is the right fit? Complete the free-trial form and we will match your age, experience and goals to the best place to start.
01Kids BJJ
Kids & Teens
Age-appropriate Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu focused on confidence, discipline, focus, coordination and practical self-defence.
Ages 3+GBK
02GB1 class
GB1 Fundamentals
The ideal starting point for adults: essential movements, positions, safety, self-defence and a clear path for steady progress.
BeginnerGi
03Advanced BJJ
Advanced Jiu‑Jitsu
Higher-level technical development, live training and strategic refinement for experienced students progressing through the GB curriculum.
ExperiencedGB2 / GB3
04No-Gi
No-Gi Grappling
Dynamic control, transitions and grappling without the traditional gi, complementing technical Jiu‑Jitsu development.
13+No-Gi
05Muay Thai
Muay Thai
Structured striking training using punches, kicks, knees, elbows and clinch work to improve fitness, coordination and stand-up confidence.
13+Striking
06Freestyle wrestling
Wrestling
Freestyle wrestling focused on takedowns, entries, balance, positional control and explosive movement — distinct from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
GrapplingMovement
07MMA
MMA
A multidisciplinary training option that connects striking and grappling skills in a controlled, coached environment.
MixedCombat
08Yoga practice
GB Yoga
Yoga practice centred on mobility, breathing, balance, body awareness and recovery, complementing long-term martial arts training and wellbeing.
WellnessMobility
09Barra Fit Flow
Barra Fit Flow
A holistic movement experience connecting functional fitness, mobility and flow to support energy, resilience and a sustainable training lifestyle.
Barra Fit Flow expands the GB Bath lifestyle beyond conventional martial arts training. It brings together functional movement, mobility, body awareness and flow so members can build strength, move better and support recovery alongside their main training routine.
Professor Francesca Pace is identified by GB Bath as a Barra Fit and Yoga instructor, reinforcing a holistic movement pathway for the academy community. If this is the kind of training you are looking for, tell us in the free-trial form and we will guide your start.
Ask about Barra Fit FlowTell us what you want from training and we will point you to the right session.
Use the timetable to see how training can fit your week. Then complete the free-trial form and our team will confirm the most suitable first class for your age, level and goals.
Professor Salvo is a Gracie Barra founder and pioneer in Europe. He founded Gracie Barra Sicilia and Gracie Barra South West UK, establishing an early Gracie Barra presence in Italy, and went on to play an important role in the growth of the team across Europe. A 4th Degree Black Belt and 2025 Gracie Barra Legacy Hall inductee, his leadership connects GB Bath directly to the Brazilian roots and European expansion of Gracie Barra.He had promoted over 35 black belts in the region.
Today, Professor Salvo brings that founder’s mindset to GB Bath: preserving Gracie Barra tradition while building a premium, family-focused academy culture centred on technical excellence, personal growth, health and community. Complete the free-trial form to take your first class with the team he leads.
Founder · Gracie Barra Sicilia · Gracie Barra South West UK Professor Salvo is the founder of Gracie Barra Bath South West UK and Gracie Barra Sicily. As a true pioneer, he played a crucial role in establishing the team’s early presence in Europe.
European PioneerRecognised for playing an important role in the expansion of Gracie Barra across Europe.
4th Degree · Legacy Hall4th Degree Black Belt and 2025 Gracie Barra Legacy Hall inductee.
International ChampionWorld Cup, Grapplers Quest, British and NAGA competition achievements.
I’m a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
black belt, teaching both children and adults, with a passion for
movement, wellbeing and the connection between mind and body.
I started practising Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu in 2013.
With over 2,000 hours of Yoga teaching experience, I work with
people of all levels — including BJJ practitioners and those at
every stage of their movement journey. My experience in
Jiu-Jitsu has shaped my
understanding of movement, mobility, body awareness, adaptation
and injury prevention.
Through BJJ, I’ve had the opportunity to travel, attend Winter Camps
every year and train alongside renowned professors through many
seminars. Those experiences have continually expanded my knowledge,
both as a practitioner and as an instructor.
I create Yoga Flows that combine stretching, mobility, breathing
and mindfulness. I’m also a Barre Fit Flow instructor, developing
fluid mobility sequences inspired by both Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu and Yoga.
I also take care of the BJJ academy in Paulton, and I’m a mum of
three. For me, movement is about awareness, adaptability and
wellbeing — helping both the body and mind move better.
BJJ Black Belt · Since 2013
I began practising Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2013 and now teach
both children and adults.
2,000+ Hours · Yoga Teaching
More than 2,000 hours of experience teaching Yoga, mobility,
breathing and mindful movement to students of all levels.
Yoga · Barre Fit Flow
I create fluid movement sessions combining mobility, stretching,
breathing and mindfulness, influenced by both Yoga and BJJ.
Paulton Academy · Mum of Three
Alongside teaching at GB Bath, I take care of the BJJ academy
in Paulton while raising my three children.
GB Bath combines a large matted training environment with practical facilities for students and families. Come experience the academy rather than just reading about it — complete the free-trial form and arrange your first session.
Premium matsHigh-quality training surfaces designed for safety and performance.
Changing areasClean, practical facilities supporting a professional training routine.
Family viewingA comfortable space for parents and family members to watch classes.
Pro shopOn-site access to equipment and Gracie Barra training essentials.
England ↔ BrazilEstablished in BathEST. 2007
Local in Bath. Connected to a Brazilian legacy.
Established in Bath since 2007, Gracie Barra Bath has been part of the
local martial arts community for nearly two decades. Its technical
and cultural roots connect directly to Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu and the Gracie Barra
methodology created under Master Carlos Gracie Jr.
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Gracie Barra worldwide+1,500
Schools Around the World
GB Bath is part of a worldwide network of Gracie Barra schools,
giving members continuity of training, shared standards and a
global martial arts community wherever they travel.
Built through generations+35
Years of History
Decades of Gracie Barra teaching, competition and instructor
development have shaped a structured methodology shared across
the global team.
Real people. Real community.
This is what belonging looks like.
These are the people, classes and everyday moments that make GB Bath a community. If you can picture yourself or your family here, complete the free-trial form and come experience the atmosphere in person.
Women on the matsCoached developmentWomen of GB BathTraining togetherKids BJJYouth strikingConfidence in motionPad workAdult BJJ in motionYouth striking in motion
Benefits through Jiu‑Jitsu
Skills for the mats. Values for life.
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Discipline
Consistent training transforms effort into progress and teaches students to stay committed to meaningful goals.
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Time management
A structured class routine helps busy adults and families make movement and self-development part of normal life.
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Responsibility
Progress comes from showing up, supporting training partners and learning to take ownership of your own development.
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Motivation
Every session brings new techniques, problems and milestones, keeping both mind and body actively engaged.
The goal is to remove uncertainty before a new student or family arrives.
Do I need previous martial arts experience?
No. GB1 Fundamentals and the academy’s beginner-friendly pathways are designed for people starting from zero.
Can parents and children both train at GB Bath?
Yes. The academy offers programs for children, teens and adults, making it possible for different members of the same household to build a shared training routine.
Is there a sibling discount?
Yes. GB Bath’s memberships page currently links to a Sibling Discount option. Use the membership link or speak with the team for current details.
Does GB Bath offer activities beyond Jiu‑Jitsu?
Yes. Current GB Bath sources list No-Gi grappling, Muay Thai, Wrestling, MMA and Yoga, with Barra Fit / Yoga instruction also identified within the team.
What should I wear for a first class?
For trial sessions, GB Bath has communicated that a gi can be loaned when needed. Wear comfortable training clothing and follow the booking confirmation from the academy team.
Your family can start here
Train. Connect. Become part of something bigger.
Complete the free-trial form and tell us who is training, what you want to achieve and when you are available. Our team will help you choose the right first class and make your first visit simple.
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Kids BJJ
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GB1 class
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Advanced BJJ
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No-Gi
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Muay Thai
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Freestyle wrestling
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MMA
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Yoga practice
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Barra Fit Flow
