BJJ
Stealth BJJ Teesside has created a great learning environment for the beginner to the advanced student. A BJJ black belt teaches the majority of the classes alongside a team of brown and purple belts. Our experienced coaches combined with the friendly nature of the gym means you can develop to the best of your ability.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Get more out of your workout with Stealth BJJ Teesside. Be it strength training, fat loss or muscle building, we have everything you need to help you. Including a full range of strength equipment, a functional training area and a variety of cardio machines making it the ideal place to work on your health and fitness goals.
FIT CAMP
Work on your energy levels and fitness with Stealth Teesside's Fit Camp. This will include a variety of conditioning workouts that will rapidly increase your strength, fitness and fat loss. Our varied classes will incorporate boxercise, aerobics and circuit training. All classes are taught by an expert instructor & all fitness levels are welcome.
PT
If you are not confident using the equipment yourself, why not book in with one of our fully qualified personal trainers who will help build your confidence and create a programme designed specifically for you and your fitness goals. Our trainers are all approachable and friendly, but will also push you and keep you motivated.
Stealth BJJ
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Jamie Taylor is the head instructor at Stealth BJJ Teesside. Jamie received his black belt in 2019 from Steven Campbell who was one of the first UK black belts. Steve lived in Rio De Janeiro Brazil for 8 years and received his black belt from Carlos Gracie Jr in Jan 2007. Our team focuses on BJJ classes for the complete beginner right through to advanced competitors. All classes take place on our unique, purpose-built 200sqm sprung floor. This minimises the chance of injury and makes for a much safer training experience. We also offer children's classes (ages 5-15) and female-only classes for those who are not confident enough to try a mixed class.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an effective form of self-defense made famous by the Gracie family in early UFC events. First and foremost it is a submission grappling style based around correct technique and leverage. The fundamental principle is to enable a smaller person to overcome a larger, stronger opponent using these principles.
Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, based in Teesside, enable students to defend themselves in case a life-threatening situation arises. No previous experience is required before starting BJJ as the system is adapted to the student’s personal capabilities. Everyone is welcome to join!
‘The big strong tough guy, goes to class and keeps getting tapped by the skinny technical guy. It begins to change him and makes him humble. That’s is what Jiu-Jitsu does to you, it makes you humble’. – Relson Gracie.
Our Classes
We have a range of classes in a great learning environment, designed for the complete beginner to the advanced student.
CLASS SCHEDULE
We have classes on every day at Stealth BJJ Teesside, please check the timetable below for the ones which best suit your ability.
Dean / Stealth BJJ Client
I've been training BJJ at Stealth for just over 3 years and it's one of the best decisions I've ever made.
Until that point, I'd spend most nights in the pub drinking at any chance I could get. Now there's nowhere I'd rather be than on the mats testing myself daily and striving to become a better version of myself.
The training has helped me so much both physically and mentally, my only regret is that I didn't start sooner!
Laura / Stealth BJJ Client
I've been training BJJ for 2 years now and it is by far the best decision I've ever made. Jamie is a very knowledgable instructor who genuinely cares about your personal development.
I've suffered from anxiety over the years and it has helped me so much. Whether I'm drilling or rolling it always helps clear my mind, makes me feel relaxed and I leave the gym on a high every time. Jiu-Jitsu truly is for everyone. Whether you are wanting to get in shape, meet new people, learn how to protect yourself, or just have fun.
At Stealth, you are never short of a helping hand. Always a warm and welcoming atmosphere with teammates that feel like family, what's not to love?
Jake / Stealth BJJ Client
Before I started BJJ at Stealth with Jamie I was overweight, miserable and didn't have much confidence. However, the first day I started training I could already feel my mood changing, and the more I turned up, the happier I felt.
Over time, as I got better, I could feel my confidence coming back and my weight dropping. After about 6 months of consistently showing up, I had lost around 4 stone and my confidence was through the roof.
The hardest part about BJJ is having the confidence to go to your first session, once you turn up you'll never look back.
Courtney / Stealth BJJ Client
Just over two years ago I started BJJ at stealth alongside my dad. When we first started we were very nervous but were made to feel welcome by everyone.
As a 13-year-old girl training at a gym with lots of older people and being one of the only girls it was quite daunting. However, I was accepted into the gym and have been motivated ever since! BJJ is a unique sport and has not only helped me physically but also mentally helping me with my confidence and concentration in school.
I have so far achieved a lot of goals and targets I set myself within the sport winning multiple medals in competitions. I'm really looking forward to the future, training and competing alongside my teammates at stealth Teesside.
EXPERT COACHES
Our dedicated team of coaches will work with students to help them develop and move through the grades. The friendly atmosphere and sharing of technical knowledge makes it a great place to train and excel in BJJ and submission wrestling.
Jamie Taylor
Director, Head BJJ Coach & PT
Jamie Taylor
Director, Head BJJ Coach & PT
Jamie is a BJJ Black Belt with over 15 years martial arts experience. His history includes BJJ, Muay-Thai, Submission Grappling & MMA.
Luis Mccarthy
Director & BJJ Coach
Luis Mccarthy
Director & BJJ Coach
Luis is BJJ Purple Belt with over 6 years of experience. His history includes being an active competitor in international BJJ competitions including European championships & British championships. Aside from his passion for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Luis is a successful businessman in the Teesside area and is the name behind each of the JMAC brands; Scaffolding, Safety Systems & Industrial Services.
Dan Lewis
BJJ Coach
Dan Lewis
BJJ Coach
Dan is a BJJ brown belt with extensive competition experience.
Ralph Presgrave
BJJ Coach
Ralph Presgrave
BJJ Coach
Ralph is a BJJ Purple Belt and experienced coach who has worked extensively with childrens BJJ programmes for the past 5 years.
Mark Lee
BJJ Coach & PT
Mark Lee
BJJ Coach & PT
Mark is a BJJ Blue Belt and fully qualified Personal Trainer.