Sakura Grappling

5/5 based on 93 reviews
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Great place to train. Started my journey as a complete beginner and the coach has been more than helpful and always happy to answer any questions.
One of the few places where you are made to feel welcome and part of the team.
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A super friendly BJJ club that offers clear instruction for beginners and advanced students
Highly recommended to either start your training or re-commence if you have had a gap in your personal journey
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Great place, Great trainers, Great sport for kids, my little one loves it ,
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Fantastic place to learn Jiu Jitsu. 👌
Great for fitness, as well as Self Defence.
Everyone here is so supportive, from the coaches to the students. I felt really shy & anxious at my first taster session, but everyone made me feel welcome and I felt at ease straight away. Everyone pulls together to lift your spirit & motivation.
David & Emma have really made it a warm, relaxed and friendly environment,

I felt welcome from my first taster session, and fell in love with the art on my first day.
If you're debating whether join, I highly recommend a taster session, you won't regret it. 💪😇
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Dave and Emma are very welcoming. The coaching staff get the balance right between discipline and making the learning experience enjoyable. The facilities are always clean. Suitable for all levels.
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Amazing establishment. The women only classes are fantastic. Very friendly staff and good vibes overall
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I started training here about 5 months ago and can honestly say I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time so far! It’s such a great place to learn, the academy and facilities are top notch and coach David, Emma and everyone in the team are amazing!

I would definitely recommend GB WS2 to anyone looking to start BJJ!
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Excellent, professional, and friendly.
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Excellent place.
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Been training here since early November and loved every second, incredible coaching and a very friendly environment for anyone wanting to give BJJ a go !!
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*Formally known as GB WS1, now GB WS2, I am still training here and have not looked back since. They academy has moved location to a new amazing facility with plans to expand even bigger. There is a variety of classes from beginners to advanced classes to suit everyone and a yoga class once a week. With top class and friendly coaches, there is no better place to begin your Jiu Jitsu journey.

*The above is an updated review from the one I left 6 months ago :)

If you are considering starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and are hesitating for whatever reason then please come to Gracie Barra WS1 to try it out. It is an amazing academy with brilliant and friendly coaches who are very supportive and excellent in teaching the art. Even the students who have more experience are always willing to help the new beginners which makes you feel at ease and part of the family. I hesitated in joining but once I did I was addicted and now can’t get enough - and that is purely because of the people of GBWS1. Hope to see you on the mat :)
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I've been to a few different martial arts gyms/centres in my time, and hands down this is the best of them all.

Coach Dave and his wife Emma, are a breath of fresh air. They are the perfect team when it comes to running this academy.
They make everybody feel welcome, and take time to get to know you.

Coach Dave and his team of coaches are amazing. They deliver this beautiful art form of Jiu-jitsu, in such a way that it is easy to digest and also fun to to learn.

If you're looking to learn a martial art, get fit, or want to try something new, but are afraid of choosing a gym/academy...
Then this is definitely the place to be.

A friendly, family oriented gym, providing the best quality training, in a warm and clean environment.
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Highly recommend to anyone who wants to train BJJ, great family atmosphere, friendly coaches. Most of all, there is a good balance of being relaxed but when class starts everyone is in focus mode.

Practically, there is a good mix of classes with varied times to suit everyone as well as BJJ focused yoga as an additional bonus to help with breathing and flexibility.
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So glad I found this place, coaches and team are some of the best people I've met this place is the real deal
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Great place,Great people, Great Coaches. Enjoying & learning a lot here, Big Up To The Main Man coach David. ;)
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If you are considering to start your career in martial arts I recommend that you started it here. The coaches here break down every technique and point out even the smallest details to make sure that we can become the best fighters that we can.
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I have trained under the Gracie Barra banner for over 5 years. I recently joined WS2 and have felt very welcome and instantly part of the family. It’s a very comfortable training space and feels like a real team. The banter is on point and the coaching staff are amazing. I can’t wait to continue my journey with you all.
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Myself (41) and my two children (8 and 6) all train here. Such a great atmosphere and environment to learn quality Jiu-Jitsu and meet new people. Can't recommend the academy highly enough!
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An awesome acadamy, where everybody is made to feel welcome. The owners Dave & Emma along with the coaching staff are all so friendly and have built a real family community. If you are looking to start or get back into BJJ, I highly recommend Gracie Barra WS2.
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Incredible academy and team, highly recommend
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Great atmosphere and facility
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This is a fantastic place to train in jiu jitsu both Dave And Emma are really nice and very helpful and the training is top notch not to mention the location is in the middle of Walsall town centre I would take my child there every day if I could. We do as many lessons as possible there and my child absolutely loves it there it is not just the training but the atmosphere and community spirit that goes with it
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Both my sons started their BJJ journey a few months ago and they have both developed so much in confidence and technique. Coach David and the team have created a real BJJ family atmosphere full of technique, skill, discipline within an excellent facility with variety of classes and times to suit.
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Fantastic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym. The guys here have truly helped me to get my BJJ journey back on track after a few bumps in the road. Really happy to call this place home now.
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My son attends here, the whole team are welcoming, helpful and treat children and adults with respect at all times. They take time to get to know your child and the lessons are hard work, but still keep your child engaged to work hard.

Prices for training and uniforms are reasonable, uniform is high quality. There are different training and payment options available.

There is always a warm welcome when you arrive. The academy is pristine and has drinks facilities, seating and large screen TV where you can watch your child training in comfort.
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Ladies Jiu-Jitsu Programme in Walsall
03/02/2026

Sakura Grappling, based in the Old Square Shopping Centre, Walsall, is excited to announce the relaunch of its Ladies-Only Jiu-Jitsu Programme – a welcoming and empowering environment where women can learn,... See event