Combat Base Wakefield

The heat didn’t stop training Saturday morning. Instead we took the opportunity to have the kids swap Gi for Nogi.

After learning some technique, they drilled it with a partner before putting their skills to the test in live sparring.

What looks like play is actually developing:
- Balance and coordination
- Problem solving under pressure
- Confidence and resilience
- Respect for training partners

The best part? The smiles didn’t disappear.

Great effort from everyone on the mats today.

Interested in getting your child started in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or Judo? Drop us a message and come along for a free trial.

Games aren’t just for kids.

In Wednesday night Judo, we used ‘tiger tails’ to warm-up.

Movement, gripping, reactions, awareness, timing and a healthy bit of competition.
Developing skills whilst having a laugh.

Some might think this is a modern approach, but Toni Gough was writing about judo games back in 1977.

Good coaching has always looked a bit like this.

The best BJJ white belt hack is to learn Judo!

One judo movement - 2 BJJ problems solved.

That’s the beauty of BJJ — principles over memorising endless techniques.

Different sitaution, different reactions. Same finish!

Throw. Fall. Laugh. Repeat.

Repetition isn’t boring, it’s how confidence is built.
Every drill helps develop:
✅ Coordination
✅ Balance
✅ Focus
✅ Resilience
✅ Social confidence

And when learning feels like fun, kids keep coming back for more. That’s where real progress happens.

A hundred little reps today become real skill, confidence, and character later on.

Plus… flying through the air safely is objectively awesome. 😅

6.30am - just people getting better before most alarms even go off.

Some are competitors, some are parents/grand parents, some are students.
All have different motivations, but everyone shows up with the same goal — improve a little every session.

No-gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) at 6.30am hits different. Quiet room. Solid technique. Good people. A great way to start the day!

If you’ve been thinking about starting, this is your sign. You do not need to be fit. You just need to start.

📍Combat Base Wakefield (nr J40 of the m1)
🥋 Beginner friendly
🎁 Trial week available

A nice lunchtime fundamentals class looking at Kesa-Gatame or scarf hold in BJJ. Exploring the fundermental position and basic escapes.

These classes are great for beginners and those developing and improving fundamental skills.

Mon/Fri 12pm
Also Tues/Thurs 6.30pm