Dream Art Bradford Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Very proud of everyone that were graded on Wednesday night !!! Very much well deserved everyone 👏👏👏

Some moments in Jiu Jitsu stay with you forever.

This week at the ADISA seminar I had the privilege of promoting Rich Quirke to black belt.

Rich started with me as a complete beginner. Every belt, every stripe and now his black belt has been earned here at Dream Art Bradford. As a coach, that’s an incredibly special journey to witness.

He’s never taken the easy route. Rich has competed at every belt level, becoming an IBJJF European Champion at purple belt and winning British titles throughout his journey. He has always led from the front.

But what makes him truly deserving isn’t the medals. It’s the person he is.

For years Rich has given his time selflessly to our academy, helping build one of the strongest junior competition teams in the country, coaching our Masters team, giving up countless Sundays and playing a huge part in everything we’ve achieved. Even this academy has his fingerprints all over it.

Sam and I couldn’t be more grateful, and we’re incredibly proud to call Rich and Kelly our friends.

Nobody deserves this more.

Welcome to black belt, Rich. It’s been an honour to walk this journey with you. 🖤🥋

Alayna levelling up to her Grey and White Belt! 👏

So proud of her.

Like so many children who start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Alayna has had moments where things felt difficult. There were times she got frustrated and could easily have chosen the easier path and walked away.

But she didn’t.

She kept turning up. She kept learning. She kept pushing through.

Now she comes into class with a huge smile on her face, full of confidence and ready to train. Watching that transformation has been brilliant.

This is why we believe so strongly in Jiu Jitsu. It’s about so much more than learning techniques. It’s about building resilience, confidence, discipline and the mindset to keep going when things get tough.

Alayna is a fantastic example of how Jiu Jitsu doesn’t just create better athletes. It forges young people into stronger, more confident versions of themselves.

Congratulations, Alayna. Your Grey and White Belt is thoroughly deserved. We’re all incredibly proud of you. 💙🥋

🔥 Really looking forward to hosting this at Dream Art Bradford on June 17th.

Adisa Banjoko’s Musashi Mindstate seminars have been getting great feedback across the UK and now he’s bringing it to Bradford.

If you’re serious about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, competition, personal development and the mental side of performance, this is one you won’t want to miss.

We spend countless hours developing our techniques and physical conditioning, but mindset is often the difference between winning and losing, between giving up and pushing through.

📅 June 17th
📍 Dream Art Bradford
💷 £20 per person
🥋 Open to all BJJ practitioners regardless of team or affiliation

Drop me a message if you’d like to reserve a place.

See you on the mats 👊

THROWBACK PIC! 😳

One of the very first elite competitions we ever attended as a team.

Looking back now, it’s crazy to see how young everyone was… especially me! 😂

Fast forward six years or so and most of these kids are still involved in some form of martial arts. Many have gone on to achieve great things, whether that’s in sport, education, work, or life in general.

The medals and trophies are great, but what makes me most proud is seeing the people they become. The confidence, resilience, discipline, friendships, and life skills they develop along the way are worth far more than any medal.

We’re incredibly proud of the positive impact that our team, and Jiu Jitsu in general, has on the young people who walk through our doors.

Some faces have changed. Some have moved on to new adventures. But seeing where many of these kids are today reminds us why we do what we do.

How it started….our first little trophy cabinet…
Amazing where you can get to with a strong work ethic and just a few years ❤️