Hypaspist MMA is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym in Leeds, West Yorkshire, offering Gi, kids, women's and MMA classes. It offers a free trial class. It is rated 5/5 from 20 Google reviews.
Head Instructor: Tom Hepburn
A combat sport gym and fight team based in Leeds, England. Named after Alexander the Great’s elite personal guard, the original Hypaspists once conquered all the known world by displaying not just great skill as warriors, but also versatility, resourcefulness and independent thought. By matching these values to tactics, critical thinking, technique and athleticism, we endeavour to be not only the best fighters and martial artists that we can be, but the best human beings as well.
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Unit 1b, Cardigan Workspace, Lennox Rd, Burley, Leeds LS4 2BL, United Kingdom
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Address: Unit 1b, Cardigan Workspace, Lennox Rd, Burley, Leeds LS4 2BL, United Kingdom
Led by Tom Hepburn.
Welcoming community with women's only classes and dedicated kids programs for all family members.
Conveniently located in Unit 1b, 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. Hypaspist MMA 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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had the pleasure of training at Hypaspist MMA for a short period, and I couldn't recommend it more highly. Head coach Tom creates a welcoming and supportive atmosphere right from the start, making it easy to feel at ease, even as a newcomer. His passion for both martial arts and teaching is evident in every class, making the whole learning process enjoyable and motivating. Highly recommend this gym to anyone looking to train!
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I trained with Tom for a couple of years and can honestly say it was the best I felt. I was a complete beginner, but Tom’s obvious knowledge base around MMA (and his patience) is nothing short of incredible. On top of that, he’s really committed to your growth! No doubt amongst the best trainers in the region.
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Came to Hypaspist with my friend, both with around 1 year of boxing experience, my friend with some BJJ experience. Coach Tom was really good at explaining the grappling; we were focusing on setting up the triangle choke. I really liked how Tom constantly would apply the learning to real mma fights that have happened - his love of the sport is obvious. If you're a newcomer, this the place to go. All friendly people to learn and drill with too. Expect to be asked questions like 'have you heard of Khabib Nurmagomedov' tho. Looking forward to coming back next weekend. 5 stars.