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SJA Martial Arts

Swansea, United Kingdom

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SJA Martial Arts is a family-friendly academy located in Swansea's YMCA, founded and led by Joshua Williams, a decorated black belt competitor with a British No-Gi championship and Polaris debut win. The gym offers a comprehensive curriculum for kids and adults across Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi), Combat Jiu-Jitsu, Submission Grappling, Muay Thai, and MMA, with dedicated open mats most weekdays. As a member of the DRAIG BJJ affiliation since 2022, SJA emphasizes both technical development and competition preparation, welcoming visitors into an active training community.

Address
SJA Martial Arts HQ, YMCA, 1 The Kingsway, Swansea, SA1 5JQ, United Kingdom
Sports
Jiu Jitsu · MMA · Muay Thai
Map showing SJA Martial Arts

Training

Affiliation
DRAIG

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Beginners' course
  • Open mat

Your first visit

Visiting from another gym
Visitors welcome

Timetable this week

Monday

16:40Kids BJJ (Ages 4+)

Jiu Jitsu

17:20Kids CJJ (Ages 4+)

Jiu JitsuJamie Dicks

18:00Adult Gi - BJJ Core

IntermediateJiu JitsuAdults

19:30Adult No Gi - Core

IntermediateJiu JitsuAdults

Tuesday

12:00Midday Open Mat
16:40Kids BJJ (Ages 4+)

Jiu Jitsu

17:20Kids CJJ (Ages 4+)

Jiu JitsuJamie Dicks

18:00Adult Gi - BJJ Fundamental

BeginnersJiu JitsuAdultsJamie Dicks

19:30Adult Muay Thai

Adults

Wednesday

06:00Early Morning Open Mat
16:40Kids BJJ (Ages 4+)

Jiu Jitsu

17:20Kids CJJ (Ages 4+)

Jiu JitsuJamie Dicks

18:00Adult Gi - BJJ Core

IntermediateJiu JitsuAdults

19:30Adult No Gi - Core

IntermediateJiu JitsuAdults

Thursday

12:00Midday Open Mat
16:40Kids BJJ (Ages 4+)

Jiu Jitsu

17:20Kids CJJ (Ages 4+)

Jiu JitsuJamie Dicks

18:00Adult Gi - BJJ Fundamental

BeginnersJiu JitsuAdultsJamie Dicks

19:30Adult MMA

Adults

Friday

06:00Early Morning Open Mat
18:00Adult Muay Thai

Adults

19:30Adult No Gi - Core

IntermediateJiu JitsuAdults

Saturday

10:00Adult MMA

Adults

11:00Adult Open Mat

Adults

Coaches

  • Joshua Williams

    Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Jamie Dicks

    Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Ethan

    Coach

Contact

Questions about SJA Martial Arts

Where is SJA Martial Arts?

SJA Martial Arts is at SJA Martial Arts HQ, YMCA, 1 The Kingsway, Swansea, SA1 5JQ, United Kingdom.

Which sports does SJA Martial Arts teach?

SJA Martial Arts is listed for Jiu Jitsu, MMA and Muay Thai.

When are the beginner classes at SJA Martial Arts?

SJA Martial Arts runs classes open to beginners on Monday 16:40, Monday 17:20 and Tuesday 12:00.

Can I train at SJA Martial Arts when visiting from another gym?

Yes. SJA Martial Arts welcomes visitors from other gyms.

Gyms near SJA Martial Arts

  1. SPG Martial ArtsOfficial page
    2.3 km away · Cwmdu Industrial Estate, Carmarthen Rd, Gendros, Swansea SA5 8JF, UK
  2. Two4 Martial ArtsUnmanaged listing
    3.7 km away · Forest Business Centre, Fforestfach Industrial Estate, Queensway, Swansea, SA5 4DL, United Kingdom
    Jiu Jitsu · MMA
  3. The Grappling AcademyUnmanaged listing
    16 km away · WINS Sports, Llethri Road, Dafen, Llanelli, SA14 8HU
    Jiu Jitsu
  4. HellraiserOfficial page
    16 km away · Llanelli, UK
    MMA · Jiu Jitsu · Muay Thai
  5. 19 km away · Godrergraig Working Men's Club, Swansea, SA9 2DE, United Kingdom
    Jiu Jitsu

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