BJJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Norwich Strive is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym in Norwich, Norfolk, offering Gi, kids, women's and MMA classes. It offers a free trial class. It is rated 4.9/5 from 33 Google reviews.
Head Instructor: Jon Thomas, Espen Mathiesen
Strive BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym in Norwich. We have great facilities, highly experienced coaches and a safe environment for anyone looking to try out, or hone their BJJ skills. Everyone is welcome at Strive; whether you’re a total beginner, or you’re training for competition, you’ll be right at home. We’re a friendly team that focuses on the latest and highest percentage techniques to help each other to develop in an environment that feels fun, safe and perfect for learning.
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24F Earl Rd, Rackheath, Norwich NR13 6NT, United Kingdom
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Address: 24F Earl Rd, Rackheath, Norwich NR13 6NT, United Kingdom
Led by Jon Thomas, Espen Mathiesen.
Welcoming community with women's only classes and dedicated kids programs for all family members.
Conveniently located in 24F Earl Rd, making it easily accessible for training.
Details last checked: December 2025. Contact the gym directly for the current timetable and prices.
No prior experience is necessary. BJJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Norwich Strive welcomes complete beginners and provides a supportive environment to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fundamentals.
For your first class, bring comfortable athletic clothing, a water bottle, and a positive attitude. The gym can provide information about purchasing a gi (BJJ uniform) once you decide to continue training.
Yes! We offer dedicated kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu programs. Contact us for age group information and class schedules.
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I would call this club a ‘hidden gem’. Being on the outskirts of Norwich means it’s a little more out of the way but has great access for people living in the city as well as people that live outside of it. The club itself is run by a coach, Karl, with 20+ years experience in martial arts. Karl is conscientious and very mindful of cleanliness in the gym. He has created a learning environment that is safe and supportive. He attends every competition that members sign up to and is more interested in coaching his members than he is in developing his own competition game. This means that he shares knowledge freely and problem solves openly with a modern jiujitsu style. There are classes suitable for children and teens. With coaches that are committed to junior development in jiujitsu. All coaches at the club are DBS checked, first aid qualified and regulated by the UK Brazilian JiuJitSu association. From a female perspective this gym is certainly a ‘green flag’. There is a weekly Just Women class which has increased the female members at the club. With a mindset of ‘Championing’ women the club is well accustomed to mixed sparring in a safe way that everyone benefits from. Join Strive, and you join a growing team committed to helping each other and rising together.
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One of the best places I've ever trained. Great space, clean new mats. Awesome people to train with and excellent and very experienced coaches catering to all levels. Definitely give it a go!
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I have been going to Strive now for 7 months now, initially I just went to the women’s classes until I built up confidence. Grace has created such a safe and welcoming space for women in those classes, everyone is extremely supportive, nurturing and just loves to see the club grow. As with the mixed classes, the guys are just the best bunch of people and everyone just wants to have fun and help each other get better. If you’re looking for a jiujitsu club, a new type of fitness, a challenge or a community, Strive is the place to go and Karl and the team have built something really special. Even Bryan.