Lycan Grappling Academy
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Lycan Grappling Academy is a Belfast jiu-jitsu school that traces its roots to a VHS-led training group started in the late 1990s and grew into Northern Ireland's first official BJJ school. It is led by Graham Keys, the region's first BJJ black belt, with a lineage running through Braulio Estima. The academy teaches gi and no-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu alongside a judo programme with an experienced national-level coach. Classes cover complete beginners through to advanced grapplers, with separate kids' (Little Wolves), teens' and women's-only options, plus regular open mats. The mat space has spectator seating, changing rooms with showers and a conditioning area. Instructors are background-checked and trained in first aid and child protection. The name comes from the Irish Faoladh werewolf, a protector of the vulnerable.
- Address
- Unit 3, Prince Regent Trade Centre, 7 Prince Regent Road, Belfast, BT5 6QR, United Kingdom
- Sports
- Jiu Jitsu · Judo
Training
- Styles
- Jiu Jitsu · Gi / No-Gi
- Founded
- 1997
Programmes
- Kids classes
- Teen classes
- Women-only classes
- Beginners' course
- Open mat
Your first visit
- Trial
- Free trial · 14 days
- Beginners
- No experience needed · From age 6
Opening hours
- Monday
- 06:30-07:30, 12:00-14:00, 19:00-21:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00-14:00, 19:00-21:00
- Wednesday
- 06:30-07:30, 12:00-14:00, 19:00-21:00
- Thursday
- 12:00-14:00, 19:00-21:00
- Friday
- 06:30-07:30, 12:00-14:00, 19:00-21:00
- Saturday
- 12:00-16:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Prices
MonthlyMembershipUnlimited1-month contract
£75.00MonthlyMembershipUnlimitedTueSatInsurance included
£40.00Monthly
£70.00Monthly
£30.00MonthlyMembership
£30.00MonthlyMembershipUnlimitedJiu Jitsu
£50.00From the gym's website, checked 5 October 2026.
Coaches
- Graham Keys
Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Aaron Keys
CoachJiu Jitsu
- Marty Knocker
CoachJiu Jitsu
- Mark
CoachJiu Jitsu
- Gary
CoachJiu Jitsu
- Eoin Fleming
CoachJudo
Facilities
- Changing rooms
- Women's changing room
- Showers
- Parking
- Viewing area
Contact
- Website
- https://lycangrappling.com
- @lycangrapplingni
Questions about Lycan Grappling Academy
Where is Lycan Grappling Academy?
Lycan Grappling Academy is at Unit 3, Prince Regent Trade Centre, 7 Prince Regent Road, Belfast, BT5 6QR, United Kingdom.
Which sports does Lycan Grappling Academy teach?
Lycan Grappling Academy is listed for Jiu Jitsu and Judo.
Can I try Lycan Grappling Academy before joining?
Yes. Lycan Grappling Academy lets you train free for 14 days.
When is Lycan Grappling Academy open?
Lycan Grappling Academy is open Monday 06:30-07:30, 12:00-14:00 and 19:00-21:00; Tuesday 12:00-14:00 and 19:00-21:00; Wednesday 06:30-07:30, 12:00-14:00 and 19:00-21:00; Thursday 12:00-14:00 and 19:00-21:00; Friday 06:30-07:30, 12:00-14:00 and 19:00-21:00; Saturday 12:00-16:00.
How much does Lycan Grappling Academy cost?
Prices at Lycan Grappling Academy: ADULTS: £75.00 a month, KIDS/TEENS: £40.00 a month, Family · Membership · Unlimited · Tue · Sat · Siblings: £70.00 a month, Kids · Membership · Unlimited · Members: £30.00 a month, JUDO CLASS: £30.00 a month and BJJ FOR BEGINNERS: £50.00 a month.
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