Kingston Jiu Jitsu - Mauricio Gomes Legacy
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Kingston Jiu Jitsu - Mauricio Gomes Legacy
Tiffin Sports Centre, Kingston upon Thames
# Kingston Jiu Jitsu - Mauricio Gomes Legacy
Kingston Jiu Jitsu is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy based in Kingston upon Thames, offering comprehensive martial arts training to a thriving community of over 500 students. Founded in 2012, the academy has grown from a small group into a well-established training facility under the guidance of head instructor Marc Barton, a black belt mentored by legendary BJJ master Mauricio Gomes.
The academy serves diverse clientele across all ages and experience levels, from children learning self-defence and discipline through play-based instruction, to adults seeking fitness, technical skill development, and competitive preparation. They cater specifically to women through dedicated women's-only classes, recognising that BJJ's technique-focused approach empowers smaller individuals to defeat larger opponents.
What distinguishes Kingston Jiu Jitsu is its emphasis on creating a warm, family-oriented training environment alongside maintaining high standards of technical excellence. Rather than adopting a purely competitive culture, the academy fosters genuine team spirit and community connection. Their extensive class offering—including Gi and no-gi grappling, Muay Thai, wrestling, and specialised programmes like TNT (Takedowns 'N' Transitions)—ensures students can develop well-rounded martial arts capabilities. The regular seminars and events featuring world-class instructors add another dimension, whilst open mats provide informal practice opportunities. This balanced approach to training, accessibility to all levels, and commitment to the Mauricio Gomes Legacy Team principles sets them apart in the region.
Kingston Jiu Jitsu is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy based in Kingston upon Thames, offering comprehensive martial arts training to a thriving community of over 500 students. Founded in 2012, the academy has grown from a small group into a well-established training facility under the guidance of head instructor Marc Barton, a black belt mentored by legendary BJJ master Mauricio Gomes.
The academy serves diverse clientele across all ages and experience levels, from children learning self-defence and discipline through play-based instruction, to adults seeking fitness, technical skill development, and competitive preparation. They cater specifically to women through dedicated women's-only classes, recognising that BJJ's technique-focused approach empowers smaller individuals to defeat larger opponents.
What distinguishes Kingston Jiu Jitsu is its emphasis on creating a warm, family-oriented training environment alongside maintaining high standards of technical excellence. Rather than adopting a purely competitive culture, the academy fosters genuine team spirit and community connection. Their extensive class offering—including Gi and no-gi grappling, Muay Thai, wrestling, and specialised programmes like TNT (Takedowns 'N' Transitions)—ensures students can develop well-rounded martial arts capabilities. The regular seminars and events featuring world-class instructors add another dimension, whilst open mats provide informal practice opportunities. This balanced approach to training, accessibility to all levels, and commitment to the Mauricio Gomes Legacy Team principles sets them apart in the region.
Services offered
Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classesChildren's Jiu Jitsu classesWomen's-only classesNo-gi grappling programmeMuay Thai kickboxingTakedowns 'N' Transitions classesOpen mat sessionsSeminars and events