The Snake Pit
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The Snake Pit is a friendly, no-ego mixed martial arts gym in Scunthorpe, training inside Elite Fitness Gym on Birkdale Road. Classes cover MMA, no-gi BJJ, Muay Thai and kickboxing, and wrestling, with four evening sessions a week from Monday to Thursday. It is run and coached by Jake "The Snake" Bingham, an active MMA fighter and multiple-time gold medallist grappler who has trained in Thailand and runs every session. Complete beginners are welcome and no prior experience is needed; newcomers message the gym first and are pointed to the most suitable class. There are no contracts, the first class is free, and private one-to-one coaching is available. Some members train towards competing.
- Address
- Elite Fitness, 2D Birkdale Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 2AU, United Kingdom
- Sports
- Jiu Jitsu · MMA · Muay Thai · Kickboxing · Boxing · Wrestling
Training
- Styles
- Jiu Jitsu · No-Gi
Programmes
- Beginners' course
- Private lessons
Your first visit
- Trial
- Free first class
- Beginners
- No experience needed
- Visiting from another gym
- Book ahead
Timetable this week
Monday
Beginners
Tuesday
Beginners
Wednesday
Thursday
Beginners
Opening hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 06:00-21:00
- Friday - Sunday
- Closed
Prices
Per class
£10.00Monthly
£45.00Per class
£35.00From the gym's website, checked 4 November 2026.
Coaches
- Jake "The Snake" Bingham
Head coachMMAJiu JitsuWrestlingPrivate lessons
Contact
- hello@snakemma.com
- Website
- https://snakepitmma.co.uk/
Questions about The Snake Pit
Where is The Snake Pit?
The Snake Pit is at Elite Fitness, 2D Birkdale Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 2AU, United Kingdom.
Which sports does The Snake Pit teach?
The Snake Pit is listed for Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing and Wrestling.
Can I try The Snake Pit before joining?
Yes. Your first class at The Snake Pit is free.
When are the beginner classes at The Snake Pit?
The Snake Pit runs classes open to beginners on Monday 19:15, Tuesday 19:00 and Wednesday 19:00.
When is The Snake Pit open?
The Snake Pit is open Monday - Thursday 06:00-21:00.
How much does The Snake Pit cost?
Prices at The Snake Pit: Drop-in · 1 class · No contract: £10.00 a class, Membership · Unlimited · No contract: £45.00 a month and Private lesson · 1 class · Coach: Jake Bingham: £35.00 a class.
Can I train at The Snake Pit when visiting from another gym?
Yes. The Snake Pit welcomes visitors from other gyms.
Gyms near The Snake Pit
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Gripper Jiu JitsuUnmanaged listing21 km away · 41 Aire Street, Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 5QW, United KingdomJiu Jitsu · Wrestling
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