START YOUR
JIU-JITSU
JOURNEY
ABOUT US
Frontier is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu and martial arts club based in Trowbridge. We are a welcoming community open to people of all backgrounds and abilities, offering classes 5 days a week for adults and children. MEET THE TEAM
WHAT IS JIU-JITSU?
Brazilian jiu-jitsu, AKA BJJ, is a modern martial art which specialises in ground grappling, submissions and takedowns. Using the principles of technique and leverage over brute force, it can allow practitioners to take on opponents larger and stronger than themselves.
FUN SAFE AND
EFFECTIVE
BJJ is one of the most effective martial arts around. It’s an exciting sport, a great discipline for self-defence and is also a key component in modern MMA (Mixed Martial Arts).
GET FITTER
FASTER
Make exercising the best part of your day. Jiu-jitsu is a challenging full body workout that quickly improves your cardio, strength and mobility, and it’s a lot more fun than going to the gym!
BE PART OF A
COMMUNITY
No egos or judgement. Frontier is a welcoming community where people of all backgrounds and abilities can train together and help each other improve each day.
JOIN THE FRONTIER TEAM
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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In the vast majority of cases, no, just jump in. You can work at your own pace and take breaks if you need to. Jiu-jitsu is one of the most fun and effective ways to get in shape, so you’ll work harder and get fitter, faster, without the chore of having to go to the gym.
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We understand that trying a martial art for the first time can be daunting, so we make sure that beginners feel welcome and supported. Frontier is a friendly, judgement-free environment with lots of other beginner students.
A good way to ease initial nerves is to send us a message and pop in to watch a session. We promise it won't be as scary as you think.
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This refers to the uniform. A gi (prounced like the gee in geese) is a thick cotton jacket and pants. You can use the gi to make strong grips, wrap up your opponent and even submit them!
No-gi is typically done in shorts and a rashguard (a synthetic t-shirt). You cannot grip clothes and must rely on body grips only.
No-gi is a bit faster paced, while gi more technical, they're both good fun in different ways. We recommend you practice both regularly to become a well-rounded grappler.
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To start with, no. Just wear shorts and a t-shirt during your trial and we will provide you with everything else you might need. If you decide to join we can help you with recommendations for uniform.
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Grading in jiu-jitsu is a bit different from most martial arts. For adults over 16, there are only 5 belts: white, blue, purple, brown and black. You can get up to 4 stripes on each belt to indicate your progress. There are no tests, so belts are awarded purely on individual merit at the coach's discretion. It typically takes around 10-12 years of consistent training to earn a black belt in BJJ.
Under 16s use a different coloured belts system, with new belts being awarded roughly every year.
Belt promotions at Frontier are awarded under 3rd degree black belt Professor Paulo Marmund.
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Yes, students from other gyms are welcome to drop in and train with us. Our drop in fee is £10 per day, paid by cash or card before the class.
HOW TO FIND US
Classes held at:
Trowbridge Sports Centre
Frome Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 0DN
WHEN YOU ARRIVE
We are based in Trowbridge Sports Centre, next to The Clarendon Academy. When you arrive, go to reception and ask for jiu-jitsu, they will tell you where to go.
The sports centre has lots of free parking with no height restrictions, and is within easy driving distance of Bradford-on-Avon, Westbury, Frome, Melksham, Bowerhill and Devizes and Warminster.
