SBG Manchester
Not managed on Matador yetJiu JitsuMMABoxingKickboxingWrestling
Manchester's original BJJ & MMA gym, established 1999 by Karl Tanswell, still trading under the SBG (Straight Blast Gym) international affiliate banner. City-centre location five minutes from Piccadilly Station. Coaching team includes multiple IBJJF and Abu Dhabi World Pro competitors and a professional MMA fighter who has represented England internationally (IMMAF) and coached UFC/PFL/Rizin-level athletes. Offers BJJ, no-gi, kickboxing, boxing, wrestling and MMA across a full weekly timetable, plus a dedicated kids programme (6-11) and a teens tier (14-17).
- Address
- 12 Sheffield St, Manchester M1 2ND, United Kingdom
- Sports
- Jiu Jitsu · MMA · Boxing · Kickboxing · Wrestling
Training
- Affiliation
- Straight Blast Gym (SBG)
- Founded
- 1999
Programmes
- Kids classes
- Teen classes
- Open mat
- Private lessons
- Beginners' course
- Competition team
Timetable this week
Monday
BeginnersJiu JitsuGi
IntermediateJiu JitsuGi
Tuesday
Jiu Jitsu
IntermediateJiu Jitsu
Beginners
Intermediate
Intermediate
Wednesday
Jiu JitsuGi
Jiu JitsuGiages 6–11
IntermediateJiu JitsuGi
BeginnersJiu JitsuGi
AdvancedJiu JitsuGi
Thursday
IntermediateJiu Jitsu
BeginnersJiu Jitsu
Intermediate
Beginners
Intermediate
Friday
Jiu JitsuGi
Saturday
Jiu JitsuGiages 6–11
Jiu Jitsu
Sunday
Jiu Jitsuages 6–11
Jiu JitsuGi
CompetitionJiu Jitsu
Prices
MonthlyAdultsMembershiptwice a weekNo contract
£80.00MonthlyAdultsMembershipUnlimitedNo contract
£95.00MonthlyAdultsMembershiptwice a weekNo contractStudentsForces & emergency services
£70.00MonthlyAdultsMembershipUnlimitedNo contractStudentsForces & emergency services
£85.00Monthlyages 6–11Membership3 times a weekNo contract
£40.00Monthlyages 14–17MembershipUnlimitedNo contract
£60.00From the gym's website, checked 24 September 2026.
Coaches
- Casey Jones
Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black BeltMMAWrestling
- Chris Coltrane
Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Josh Kelly
CoachJiu Jitsu · Brown BeltMMA · Professional
- Paddy Monaghan
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Santos Manik
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Simon Kenny
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Ali Murphy
CoachJiu Jitsu · Brown Belt
Contact
- Website
- https://sbgmanchester.com
Questions about SBG Manchester
Where is SBG Manchester?
SBG Manchester is at 12 Sheffield St, Manchester M1 2ND, United Kingdom.
Which sports does SBG Manchester teach?
SBG Manchester is listed for Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Boxing, Kickboxing and Wrestling.
When are the beginner classes at SBG Manchester?
SBG Manchester runs classes open to beginners on Monday 18:00, Monday 20:00 and Tuesday 12:00.
How much does SBG Manchester cost?
Prices at SBG Manchester: Foundations: £80.00 a month, Combat Athlete: £95.00 a month, Discounted Foundations: £70.00 a month, Discounted Combat Athlete: £85.00 a month, Kids: £40.00 a month and Teens: £60.00 a month.
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