The Forge Martial Arts Centre is a new martial arts centre opening in early May. It will be home to a number of martial arts with top class instructors in field.

The facilities include

- A 90 square metres of 40mm mats, suitable for all martial arts.

- A 12ft training ring. This is a proffessionally put together ring from a leading manufacture.

- A wide range of striking equipment inc 6ft & 4ft bags, Hook and Jab bag, Uppercut bag and a range of hand held striking equipment.

- Weight and cardio area to supliment martial arts training.

- A shop stocking Equipment for BJJ, Thai and MMA from names like Tap Out, Gameness, UFC, Sinister, Kieko, Manto, Throwdown and Contract Killer.

- Lounge area to relax after training.

- Excellent changing rooms for male and female students.

The Forge will be the new home for Gracie Barra Sheffield Brazilian Jiujitsu. Gracie Barra is the only place in Sheffield to have a purple belt instructor taking weekly classes in both gi and no gi training. There is also input from two Gracie Barra black belts fortnightly, one of which is a world champion.

Also with their excellent reputation on the UK MMA circuit, Sheffield Shootfighters will also be training out of The Forge Centre. Sheffield Shootfighters have produced & trained some of the best fighters in the UK and continue to bring the best out of their fighters.

And for the pure strikers we will also be offering Thai Boxing classes from one of the most respected fighters/instructors in Sheffield.

The Forge Martial Arts Centre is located in the Old Norfolk Barracks, Clough Road, athough the entrance is on Lancing Road Sheffield.
The time table and fees will be available soon and kids classes will also be available in BJJ.

If you would like to run a class out of this centre pls PM me.

Thanks
John

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This sound awesome and just what sheffield needs. I Look forward to starting training with you soon

Si

Hi john

I ve done a little martial arts over the past few months but this centre sounds great, been looking for some where central to do thai boxing / kickboxing, and grappaling
what will the cost be any ideas and will it be open during the day who is the thai boxing instructor?

regards

Superstar1

When i said central i didnt realise it was so close to 3 other martisl arts centres just looked on a map, its close to nmaa , Brian Aitkins Martial Arts Centre and Knox/ AFK all with in a stones throw, should be good for the punters having a choice of training.

Competition is healthy so i hope the prices arn't too steep.

Is that the same building as Mark Hayes, Sheffield Martial Arts Center ?

SAB15,

Thanks, I look forward to seeing you down there.

Superstar1,

The classes will be run individually so the instructors but the cost will be around £5 per class with discounts for blocks.

Protekt,

Yes it’s the same building so you have the added bonus of training JKD with an extremely qualified coach too.

John

Hi John, do you have a class timetable yet ?

Sorry,

the Thai coach will be Dan Hudson of the world class Wicker Camp.

john

sounds good mate. train regularly with yorkshire derbyshire and monkey mark and i just live up the road.

can you post cost and times soon please??

James

This sounds great, well done to all involved. just what was needed. :thumbsup:

Sounds like a potential for a great centre. Good location too :thumbsup:

Will you be sharing class times/costs through this thread as they get organised? Is there a venue website?

Whats happening to Marks classes ?

Hi guys,

The timetable & website are being worked on as we speak, I'll post is as soon as they have been finalised. Hopefully by the end of the week.

Thanks for the interest:thumbsup:

Marks classes will continue to run as normal. He is in a different room and not connected to the Forge but I hope to work closely with him.

WOW I am really excited about this...ive been bamboozled where to start for ma...ive been to wicker camp for about 10 classes but ive got a.s exams coming up and the classes are too late for me.....will pep of shootfighters be teaching this? I heard hes quality...and also ive always been meaning to pop down to gracie barra and the fact that they are all under one roof is brilliant! Will there be beginner classes or are all classes for mixed abilites? Will there also be student discounts? Will there also be monthly or weekly class fees?

Thanks!

Will this mean dan hudson is leaving wicker camp?

No Dan isn't leaving Wicker Camp, he's simply helping out a friend at the Forge. Dan will still be continuing with his teaching at Wicker Camp as normal.

Hi Guy,

Pep is still coaching the Shootfighting and like Stussonicos said Dan will still be training at the Wiker Camp as usual. Dan is a good friend to myself and a number of my BJJ students which is why I asked him to speak with the Wicker camp to allow him to coach. I am extemely greatful to Mick for allowing this to happen. Hopefully we can feed some new tallant to them in return.

The classes are starting off as mix ability but if the classes grow we'll look to split the classes.

Fees and times will be posted in the next day or so,

Thanks
John

It's looking good! Even managed to spend money in the shop before the place opened?? Also I think it's fabulous that my son will have a chance to learn BJJ. I think it's a great martial art for kids as they love rolling around on the floor ( to be fair that is the reason we love it as well!), there's not the impact injuries there is with judo and i've had a few of those. I hope all the Sheffield martial arts community will support this exciting new venture.

"The Forge will be the new home for Gracie Barra Sheffield Brazilian Jiujitsu. Gracie Barra is the only place in Sheffield to have a purple belt instructor taking weekly classes in both gi and no gi training. There is also input from two Gracie Barra black belts fortnightly, one of which is a world champion."


Correction John. Thats 2 purple belts! I've got the bug again!!!

you dont count..... your just eye candy

the abs are poking out a bit at the moment LOL

I'd like to think i have a little technical ability!

Any more news on the time table for classes, i'm very intrested in the thai/kickboxing class as well as the bjj or shootfighting.

prices sound reasonable
what about the web site

sorry just impatient

what size will the BJJ classes be ?

i'll have a word with john about the times tonight, as you could guess hes very busy setting up the new gym.

Excellent news! Putting Sheffield on the map as a multidisciplinary center...

BUT!

Does this mean there'll be no training this weekend with all the setting up? Are you still running classes at Edmund road? I was going to pop down.

Hi Chris, hope you are well and thriving with the Mancs! As ever I am working on Sunday! As far I know Lucio the black belt is taking the session on Sunday morning at Edmund Road 11-1pm. I haven't trained with him yet, but the other guys are very impressed. Cheers, Noel

Sounds good to me! I'm good thanks Noel, glad to see you're still training and hope all else is going well.

I guess I'll try to get down on Sunday then. Cheers for that!

Will no gi be alright? I don't have one any more...

No Chris, No GI is not acceptable!!!! (;))

You'd better be there now, im lookin forward to having a roll mate!

Yes mate it'll be good to catch up. I haven't been twisted into funny shapes for a while ;)

I'll be there, shorts and all!

Hi John,

This place sounds great.....Will it be open during the day for drop in training. Ie will there be someone there during the day so that the equipment can be used or will this facility be used so that ppl can train when there is a class on?

Sounds like a great facility, just what Sheffield has been crying out for I reckon. Good luck to you. Hope it takes off.

You'd better be there now, im lookin forward to having a roll mate!

Well, at least one of us was there ;) Slacker!

I'm really sorry mate. I only got out of bed to puke and poo and watch ufc!

Ive been eating really clean for about 3 months and blew out on saturday and had this burger in town with EVERYTHING. Bacon, cheese, 3 burgers, beef chilli.....

MY stomach just rejected it anyway. Are you still in shef?? I will be there later and will kick ur ass then while im ill! LOL

Ive been wanting to try bjj for about a year now, never done it before so I was wondering if the classes will be taking on absolute beginners, never done any grappling or anything but id love to try it... the ufc and the expertise and abilities of the gracies has bjj sold to me... : )

yeah we're having quite a few new guys down recently. Come down and get stuck in mate. There'll be a few people there with only a few classes experience so you'll be fine.

I'm really sorry mate. I only got out of bed to puke and poo and watch ufc!

Ive been eating really clean for about 3 months and blew out on saturday and had this burger in town with EVERYTHING. Bacon, cheese, 3 burgers, beef chilli.....

MY stomach just rejected it anyway. Are you still in shef?? I will be there later and will kick ur ass then while im ill! LOL

Ah, no worries mate, bad luck. I have got to say, that sounds like one hell of a burger!

I'm back in Manchester now, but I'm back every 3-4 weekends so will try and get some training in at the new place next time I'm down - I'll let you know. Hope that you get over the burger aftermath quickly!

yeah we're having quite a few new guys down recently. Come down and get stuck in mate. There'll be a few people there with only a few classes experience so you'll be fine.

Cool I am looking forward to it

Ill keep an eye out for the web address or class times.. : )

bjj class times are monday 6-8, wed 6-8 and sunday 11-1, other class times to follow

Sounds good but how much is it?

New class price structure for training:-
£5 for 1 class
£18 for 4 classes
£51 for 12 classes

thats for bjj, not sure on other classes

Hi,

Sorry it’s taken so long to get this information up but been a little busy:D

Times
Monday
5.30 till 6.15 Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
6.30 till 8.30 Adults Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi)

Tuesday
6.00 till 7.30 Thai Boxing

Wednesday
5.30 till 6.15 Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
6.30 till 8.30 Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (no-gi)

Friday
Competitive Sparring Class (invitation only)

Sunday
11.00 till 1.00 Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Thursday and Saturday are available for private tuition available.

Costs
1 Session £5
4 Sessions £18
10 Sessions £50

This is the same for both BJJ and Thai.

Bjj 1 to 1’s £20 per hour.

More classes are being arranged. Unfortunately Sheffield Shoot will not be moving in as yet due to Pep's work commitments.

If you would like any more information give me a bell on 07738588925.

Thanks
John

Hi,

Sorry it’s taken so long to get this information up but been a little busy:D

Times
Monday
5.30 till 6.15 Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
6.30 till 8.30 Adults Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi)

Tuesday
6.00 till 7.30 Thai Boxing

Wednesday
5.30 till 6.15 Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
6.30 till 8.30 Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (no-gi)

Friday
Competitive Sparring Class (invitation only)

Sunday
11.00 till 1.00 Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Thursday and Saturday are available for private tuition available.

Costs
1 Session £5
4 Sessions £18
10 Sessions £50

This is the same for both BJJ and Thai.

Bjj 1 to 1’s £20 per hour.

More classes are being arranged. Unfortunately Sheffield Shoot will not be moving in as yet due to Pep's work commitments.

If you would like any more information give me a bell on 07738588925.

Thanks
John

just an amendment to this.....

kids classes are £3.50 not £5

Got to say that this is brilliant news. I'd trained Muay Thai for a few years but recently got involved with an MMA gym in another city - and have been crying out for one in Sheffield since I got here.

Is there a website with directions on how to get there?

i promise web info IS coming, really...........

Its wade =]

Can you give me everyones facebook please so i can add them on facebook please ?

How much is kickboxing on tuesday because a new guy does it now i think ?

Write back

:cool:Wade:cool:

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we would never have known it was you wade.... not with that forum name.....

i'll sort you the facebook stuff, or you could just join the Gracie Barra Group on there.

and its farhad doing kickboxing, classes are £5.