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Building Elite Athleticism: How Professional Footballers Use Jiu-Jitsu for Core Strength and Balance
In late 2024, Wolves published a video of their midfielder João Gomes rolling on the mats with UFC lightweight Jai Herbert. The caption on the club’s own channel: “You’ve never…
The First Two Months: A Parent’s Guide to Kids Jiu Jitsu at Roll Deep
Why you’re getting this Most children who stop training with us stop within the first two months, and it usually follows a session where they were controlled or submitted by…
Consent and Boundaries in Kids’ Jiu Jitsu
Most parents who contact us about kids’ classes ask the same question, usually somewhere near the end of the message and usually phrased quite carefully. Isn’t it a bit close-contact…
Why Beeston is Becoming a Hub for Combat Sports and Martial Arts
Why Beeston is Becoming a Hub for Combat Sports and Martial Arts Beeston has always had a strong local identity. From the bustling independent businesses along the High Road to…
Female-Led BJJ Beeston: Tuesday Ladies Class
Stepping into a martial arts academy for the first time can feel incredibly daunting. The thought of walking onto a mat filled with unfamiliar faces, complex movements, and a traditionally…
BJJ vs. MMA: Which Combat Sport is Right for You?
If you’ve been searching for MMA Nottingham has to offer, chances are you’re after something specific: a way to get fit, learn genuine self-defence, build confidence, and challenge yourself mentally…
The Best Local Jiu Jitsu Classes in Beeston: What Makes Roll Deep Different?
If you’ve been searching for jiu jitsu classes in Beeston, you’ve probably noticed there are a few options in and around Nottingham. That’s actually a good thing, because it means…
Why Brazil Dominates the World Cup and the Mats: What Nottingham Football Fans Can Learn from BJJ
Right now, half of Nottingham has one eye on the screen. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, and Brazil, as ever, are at the centre of it all. The…
Why BJJ is the Best Martial Art for Kids in Beeston
For parents in Beeston, Chilwell, Wollaton, and the wider Nottingham area Most parents searching for kids’ activities in Beeston want the same thing: something that builds confidence, keeps children physically…
Health Benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Adults in Nottingham.
For adults across Nottinghamshire who have outgrown the commercial gym, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers something the treadmill never could: a full-body practice that trains the mind as rigorously as the…
Roll Deep BJJ Takes Gold in Barcelona 2026
The mats in Barcelona always bring a certain kind of intensity. This past April, a small but dedicated contingent from Roll Deep BJJ made the trip to Spain for the…
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Nottingham: Welcome to Roll Deep BJJ
Are you looking to boost your fitness, learn a practical skill, and join a community that feels like family? Welcome to Roll Deep BJJ, the leading academy for Brazilian jiu…