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Hi all,

I'm looking for some info as I'm looking to start training again. I was training out of Tap or Snap in Sutton in Ashfield but have now moved to Derby city. Iv had a few years off due to injury but I'm really getting the itch bad now and I'd like to start training lightly again. Iv done the obvious google search and for gyms that do MMA iv found-

The Martins gym which is Gracie affiliated and looks like the best gym in the area. Only issue I have with that gym is the class timings and possible the price. I haven't checked but my friend says they do some kind of unlimited classes deal which I think will be out my budget.

Others iv come across are the john jepson black belt academy in Darley Abbey with Master Paul Mansfield (I can't find anything about him) . Now my friend has done the 30 day trial there and after he said they try to get you to sign up for 6 months and it becomes quite pricey. Also he said it's two payments of £200 , they promise you a black belt at the end of it. Seems shady.

And the only other is the Derby martial arts academy. Now this one is definitely shady. master Ryan Lawson which a quick google search takes you to bullshido where it looks like Martins from the before mentioned gym has debunked him.

So what knowledge have you got UG?
Any new upcoming gyms in the area that I might not find on google etc?
I just want good instruction which isn't gonna break the bank.


FRAT- live in derby city, where's good to trane UFC? Phone Post 3.0

Isn't derby about 30 minutes from Nottingham? Team rough house have gyms in Nottingham Phone Post 3.0

It is yes. I have thought about that as well as 4th dimension gym in long Eaton which Dan hardy recommended to me a few years ago. Only trouble is with those is the distance. I know it's not a lot for a lot of guys who travel to train but the round trip getting in/out of two city's I think will be too much. Especially as me finishing work early and getting to the place is a factor. But yeh it's an option. Phone Post 3.0

Fuck any gym that offers a black belt at the end of a payment scheme. Phone Post 3.0

MayhemMatthews - It is yes. I have thought about that as well as 4th dimension gym in long Eaton which Dan hardy recommended to me a few years ago. Only trouble is with those is the distance. I know it's not a lot for a lot of guys who travel to train but the round trip getting in/out of two city's I think will be too much. Especially as me finishing work early and getting to the place is a factor. But yeh it's an option. Phone Post 3.0
I wasn't sure on distance. Looks like jim wallhead trains at 4thdimension Phone Post 3.0

Jored1990 -
MayhemMatthews - It is yes. I have thought about that as well as 4th dimension gym in long Eaton which Dan hardy recommended to me a few years ago. Only trouble is with those is the distance. I know it's not a lot for a lot of guys who travel to train but the round trip getting in/out of two city's I think will be too much. Especially as me finishing work early and getting to the place is a factor. But yeh it's an option. Phone Post 3.0
I wasn't sure on distance. Looks like jim wallhead trains at 4thdimension Phone Post 3.0
Yeh when I trained at tap or snap you would always see jimmy wallheads guys at the shows. One of the top teams in the area no doubt. Phone Post 3.0

Post on the UK BJJ underground facebook page. Lots of guys in the know there. (Also fuck the pay to grade place)

I'm a lover not a fighter Phone Post 3.0

Bigtrain2681 - Fuck any gym that offers a black belt at the end of a payment scheme. Phone Post 3.0
Hahaha includes privates though brooo Phone Post 3.0