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BJJ Gym Review: Ace BJJ, Whitchurch Shropshire
Ace BJJ (Ace Jiu Jitsu), Whitchurch, Shropshire is a solid local option for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling, run out of the Brownlow Centre on Claypit Street (SY13 1LF). Coaching The standout feature is the coaching. Lead coach Shaun is a black belt under Casey Jones (3rd Degree Black Belt and SBG UK Vice President) and one of the lead coaches at the well-regarded SBG Shropshire in Shrewsbury. He brings solid experience teaching both BJJ and wrestling, with a clear focus on
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BJJ Instructional Review: Gordon Ryan’s Systematically Attacking the Guard 3.0: Inside Camping
BJJ Instructional Review: Gordon Ryan’s Systematically Attacking the Guard 3.0: Inside Camping Gordon Ryan’s Systematically Attacking the Guard 3.0: Inside Camping is the most focused and strategically refined chapter yet in his long-running guard-passing series. Released in 2025 and quickly rising to bestseller status on BJJ Fanatics, the roughly eight-hour instructional zeroes in on a pressure-based approach that has become central to modern no-gi competition. Rather than c
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The 10 Best BJJ Gyms in Europe (2026 Edition - in our opinion!)
The 10 Best BJJ Gyms in Europe (2026 Edition) Europe’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scene continues to rise, producing European champions, world medalists, and high-level competitors. This curated list draws on recent IBJJF and AJP results, instructor pedigrees, facilities, training culture, and visitor feedback from 2025–2026. 1. Roger Gracie Academy HQ – London, UK Home of 10-time IBJJF World Champion Roger Gracie, this flagship academy sets the technical and cultural standard for
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BJJ Instructional Review: Unstoppable Stand Ups - Chris Paines & Charles Harriott
BJJ Instructional Review: Unstoppable Stand Ups - Chris Paines & Charles Harriott Here's today's review, the sales blurb is listed first, then we give you our view on it. Chris Paines & Charles Harriott Teach A Master Class In How To Use Stand Ups In Grappling To Become Even Better At Escaping And More Dangerous With These Sneaky Attacks Use the heist from bottom to create strong stand ups and reactions, including instruction on how important your hips and head are to winning
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