Strategy BJJ

Fantastic experience: This is a fantastic gym with brilliant people. I actually drive for 35 minutes to get to this gym, despite there being several BJJ gyms within 5 or 10 mins from me. I just don't feel the atmosphere and community feel of Strategy would be matched anywhere else, which is why I choose to travel so far in order to train at this gym specifically.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely brilliant gym. Welcoming and friendly. Great coaches. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Great place to train and learn BJJ whether you are a beginner or experienced, the trainers are great and make sure you understand what you are doing, the classes don't feel rushed or half assed. The environment is friendly and welcoming with the owner Will making an effort with everyone who walks through the door. Lucy is also a fab trainer and her Friday ladies session is great if you are a female and want to start but feel anxious at joining in on the mixed group to begin with. The mixed gender sessions are also very friendly with all levels of experience, with people always willing to help and encourage you.

Fantastic experience: Strategy Fight Team in Stockport is a fantastic place to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. From day one, I felt welcomed into a friendly, supportive atmosphere with a great mix of training partners across all belt levels. The coaches are highly experienced, approachable, and always willing to share their knowledge, making every class engaging and challenging. Whether you’re new to BJJ or looking to sharpen your skills, this gym offers the perfect balance of technical instruction, hard training, and a genuine team spirit.

Fantastic experience: Went for a trial lesson and I stick with it now. Very friendly environment and amazing lessons. They are teaching different techniques for bjj and also help you develop your own style. Highly recommended✨

Fantastic experience: I’d never tried any martial art before Jan2025 & upon friend’s recommendation I tried the beginner BrazilianJuJitsu with Will who’s not only a super awesome bloke but he’s a very knowledgeable & engaging trainer. I tend to visit weekly to improve my grappling skills with a helpful, friendly bunch of good people. Phil, Cheadle

Fantastic experience: I’ve been training at strategy for just over 7 months, new to the sport and absolutely love it! The coaches are clear, patient and friendly, and the atmosphere is welcoming even for beginners. While the gym is male-heavy (as most jiu jitsu gyms are), I’ve always felt respected and supported here as a woman. The coaches foster a safe environment where you can push yourself, build confidence, and really grow your skills. The other members are super friendly and welcoming too, even those long standing brown/black belters (not as scary as they look, I promise). Highly recommend for anyone, especially women, looking to train to compete or just to learn those self defence life skills!

Fantastic experience: Great place! Great environment for people of all experience levels, everyone is made to feel welcome and comfortable. Instructors are very friendly and experienced.

Fantastic experience: Couldn't recommend this place enough for anyone who wants to get into BJJ. Everyone is super friendly and just wants to see you do well. Plus they seem to be competing every week so you can see how good they are. Will is always encouraging me to get in when he hasn't seen me in a few days with a quick message asking if I'm training today. Quick edit to this review after being here for a few years. Since starting I have seen loads of expansion, new mats, cage walls and a small MMA cage put in for training. There are now more lessons than ever on too. For a very reasonable monthly fee you get access to the lot. Most days there are three seasons and on a Monday for the crazy people there's a 0500 BJJ session on too. The people here have become a second family to me over the last 3 years and it has done wonders for my mental health because of it. Get in touch and your first lesson is free so what do you have to lose.

Fantastic experience: Best place to start your journey. Great people and coaching. Wish I started here years ago.

Fantastic experience: Great club, amazing for all levels.

Fantastic experience: I’ve trained various martial arts over the years and always been active. There was always an undertone of arrogance & superiority but just thought that’s what it was like. Strategy is not like that at all, it promotes humility, hard work and dedication regardless of what colour belt you wear & the thing that makes it special is the fact that all its members are the same. No mat enforcers or egos, just good solid people that want to help each other be better. White belts get to roll and learn with all colour belts right up to black & get feedback afterwards. It’s tough but because you get to roll with such advanced grapplers your learning curve shoots up dramatically compared to others I’ve been to. Promotions don’t come easy here and that’s a good sign you’re in the right place. Quality over quantity. Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: I joined Strategy BJJ two years ago during a challenging time in my life, and I cannot express how much the club has helped me. The support and focus I found here have been incredible and truly got me through last year. Coach Will is exceptional—his knowledge, teaching style, and encouragement make every session worthwhile. Lucie, the manager, keeps everything running smoothly and makes everyone feel welcome. The atmosphere is friendly, inclusive, and motivating. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, this is a fantastic place to train and grow. Highly recommend!"

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym with a great set of coaches and people

Fantastic experience: Great place, everyone is very friendly and willing to help.

Fantastic experience: Friendly atmosphere and knowledgeable instructors.

Fantastic experience: Hands down the best bjj gym around Manchester area. All levels are welcome to every class and there's so much choice as there's classes on every single day (even a ladies only class on Tuesday) Coach Will is one of the most knowledgeable guys in bjj with the best teaching style I've experinced.

Fantastic experience: Couldn't recommend this place enough for anyone who wants to get into BJJ. Everyone is super friendly and just wants to see you do well. Plus they seem to be competing every week so you can see how good they are. Will is always encouraging me to get in when he hasn't seen me in a few days with a quick message asking if I'm training today.

Fantastic experience: Went for a leg lock seminar and the team here were really welcoming!

Fantastic experience: Great knowledge and technique classes. Friendly folks too. Good for beginners or experienced practitioners.

Fantastic experience: Its my second family need I say anymore.

Fantastic experience: I joined Strategy after being at another gym for almost 5 years previously, and have been there for well over 2 years now. Will is an amazing coach and has a brilliant teaching style that really works for me. The gym also has an impressive number of Black belts that are are willing to support and coach too. A great bunch of students that work hard and support each other every session. The gym is ideal for hobbyists and those that like to compete, I highly recommend it.

Fantastic experience: I just wanted to write a quick review as one of the black belt coaches here at strategy bjj. The gym has a warm and friendly environment, we offer ladies and beginner classes, as well as advanced so everyone is welcome. We have some serious knowledge, with several black belts and lots of high colour belts who are always keen and happy to help, especially Will and myself who have been training since the late 90's! We regularly have guests from overseas, to share experience and we are always looking for new and exciting skills to work on, recently we hosted the B team and the Daisy Fresh team from the USA, feel free to drop us a message or come on over!

Fantastic experience: The Best BJJ/Grappling gym. The whole team are Welcoming and friendly, whether you are a beginner, hobbyist or competitor. The kind of place you’ll make mates for life and get really good at Jiu Jitsu at the same time. Will is a great professor and encourages training and learning to the best of your ability. True Shemdog style.

Fantastic experience: Super welcoming gym with a great group of people. Everyone is super helpful. There’s a great mix of experienced members and beginners. Great for fitness, mental health and learning BJJ. Will’s coaching is second to none. Couldn’t recommend it more!

Fantastic experience: I have trained at strategy fight team for around three years now after being at multiple gyms round the area. Under head coach 2nd degree Black belt will nolan, he brings years of competition experience from wrestling,catch and Bjj winning bronze at the nogi European ibjjf open in rome. Strategy offers multiple classes throughout the week with coaches who are passionate and experienced in there chosen disciple, from freestyle wrestling, go and nogi jui jitsu, kids and women only classes where competitors and hobbyists share the mat and are always happy to help and see each other progress. The gym also host seminars from top-level grapples from around the world recently having Damien Anderson (B team and the only man to win by ko in combat jui jitsu) and the pedigo submission fighting team over (multiple wins across Ibjjf, WNO and high wrestling pedigree) Contact will or Lucie to arrange a session to join in and meet the team.

Fantastic experience: Great gym and coaches, everyone there including the students have a great mindset up bringing everyone in the room up. If you need help or have any questions don't hesitate to ask anyone. Watch out! You WILL make loads of new friends!

Fantastic experience: Hands down the best thing that’s ever happened to me. As a veteran that deals with a lot of issues and injuries this place has pulled me through, being surrounded by other veterans and like minded people. This gym is all about jiu jitsu and all about support and teamwork.

Fantastic experience: Always great sessions, the coach is on point. The clothing is class aswell. Bought a hoodie and a t-shirt. Good fit and quality.