Brazilian Jiu Jistu was founded by the Gracie family adapted from Judo based techniques. Where Judo focused on throwing and on the feet techniques, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu focused on the ground aspect (ne waza) of Judo and expanded those techniques to make the art more accessible and practical. Helio Gracie, the noted grandfather of the art, was physically frail and unable to follow the normal techniques so he adapted them into what we know as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu today.
BJJ is just one of the many grappling arts available today. It is a system that starts on the feet and continues on the ground winning matches by points or submissions. There are no strikes only throws and submissions. Physical or verbal taps mark the end of a bout and is the reason why BJJ is so effective as an art as it can be trained at very high intensity thus solidifying the efficacy of the techniques.
Through BJJ you will learn how to control your opponent absolutely whilst minimising damage to both parties. You will learn how to wrestle and take opponents down, as well as submissions like chokes, joint locks and strangles. The art is nick named Human Chess as you are solving problems in real time under pressure. It is a great way to promote weight loss and fitness as well as giving practical self defence skills which don’t involve striking.
Weekdays: 05:30-22:00
Weekends: 07:00-20:00
Open Gym: £44.99
Open Gym & Class Pack: £64.99
Concessions & Services (classes not included): £34.99
Student: £29.99
Yes, we do discounted membership for Services, Students & Concessions
3 months. We have a 90 day cancellation policy.
Yes, they are £12.00 for a day pass and £12.00 for all class passes. You can purchase a pass here.
Not for the gym, but we do offer taster classes.
Yes, you can purchase and book a class pass on the website for £12.00. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A MEMBER!
Yes, you can book on via the app.
We currently run the following classes:
Cadence, CrossFit, Olympic weightlifting, MST/Strongman, Bootcamp and Hyrox, HOT yoga, Boxing, Women’s only weightlifting, Gymnastics & BJJ/Jujitsu.
NO, we supply yoga mats.
WE ALSO SUPPLY....cleats for cadence if you don’t have your own personal pair and resistance bands are available on request at the front desk.
Classes are only included in the Open Gym & Class Pack membership, but you are welcome to use the studios when they are not in use for classes for your own personal workouts.
Yes, we have plenty of parking and it is FREE!
Yes, you can access the lower level of the gym.
Yes, we have showers, Hairdryers & GHD Straighteners.
Yes, you can connect via the QR codes scattered around the gym. No password required.
No, you can now access the gym through the UFit Fitness app.
Yes, you will need a padlock. We sell them if you require one!
No but if you need help one of our Personal Trainers would be happy to guide you.
Yes, we have food prep from Athlete Kitchen, snacks, cold drinks and Clifton coffee. We also have a dedicated seating area.
We sell: Protein, Pre-workout, Nocco Drinks & Vitamin Waters.
Our peak times are generally between 18:00-20:00; this can vary depending on the day. There is a vast amount of equipment and space that can be utilised at all times so peak times aren’t typically an issue.
Phone: 02920 48 64 88
Address: Unit 1B, Trident Industrial Estate, Cardiff, CF24 5EN
membership@ufit-fitness.com
Yes, you can freeze for up to 3 months for free.
You can start the cancellation process by sending an email to our membership’s team at membership@ufit-fitness.com. DO NOT CANCEL YOUR DIRECT DEBIT; IT MAY AFFECT YOUR CREDIT SCORE. *Note* Freezing your membership for free is an option!
We do not have a swimming pool.
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