Monday
BJJ Fundamentals
6:00am to 7:00am
4-7 YRS BJJ
5:30pm to 6:00pm
BJJ Fundamentals
6:15pm to 7:15pm
+ 1 more
Stockton-on-Tees · Teesside
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for every starting point
Adult, kids and beginner-friendly BJJ classes in Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees. Learn practical skills, improve your fitness and train with a supportive Teesside team!
Beginners welcomeKids and adultsBlack belt coachingEstablished 2015
Choose your route
Find the right class
You do not need to understand every programme before you begin. Start with the route that sounds most like you and we will help with the rest.
Why Innovation
2015
Established academy
Black belt
Technical instruction
All levels
Beginners are welcome
Adults + kids
One local academy
Detailed coaching. Welcoming atmosphere.
Innovation Jiu Jitsu Academy is led by Lee Kirtley and built around clear technique, consistency and confidence. Students have represented the academy successfully at British, national and European level.
That competitive experience sits alongside a beginner-first approach: no posturing, no expectation that you already know the sport, and no pressure to progress at somebody else's pace.
Meet the coach and academyWeekly training
Timetable at a glance
Morning and evening Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, kids, fundamentals, mixed-level and no-gi sessions across the week.
Tuesday
BJJ Fundamentals
06:00am to 07:00am
8-14 YRS BJJ
5:00pm to 6:00pm
BJJ Intermediate
6:15pm to 7:45pm
Wednesday
8-14 YRS NOGI
5:00pm to 6:00pm
NOGI Mixed Level
6:15pm to 7:45pm
Thursday
BJJ Fundamentals
6:00am to 7:00am
4-7 YRS BJJ
5:30pm to 6:00pm
BJJ Fundamentals
6:15pm to 7:15pm
+ 1 more
Friday
NOGI Fundamentals
06:00am to 07:00am
8-14 YRS BJJ
5:00pm to 6:00pm
BJJ Intermediate
6:15pm to 7:45pm
Saturday
4-7 YRS BJJ
9:00am to 09:30am
NOGI Mixed Level
09:45am to 11:15am
Sunday
8-14 YRS Wrestling for BJJ
9:00am to 09:30am
8-14 YRS BJJ
9:30am to 10:30am
BJJ Fundamentals
10:45am to 11:45am
Your first class
Start without the pressure
Arrive a few minutes early, wear clean sports clothing and bring water. We will show you around, explain the session and introduce sparring gradually when you are ready.
- No previous experience needed
- Learn at your own pace
- Ask questions at any time
- A clear fundamentals route
Independent feedback
Hear from people who train here
Read current experiences directly on Google before deciding whether Innovation feels like the right academy for you or your child.
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Common questions
Before your first visit
The practical things most people want to know before trying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Do I need experience to start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
No experience is needed. We welcome complete beginners and build your knowledge step by step.
Do you offer a free trial?
Yes. You can request a seven-day free trial before joining, so you can see the academy and training style first.
Where is Innovation Jiu Jitsu Academy based?
We are based in Eaglescliffe and welcome students from Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, Yarm, Middlesbrough and Ingleby Barwick.
Do you offer kids classes?
Yes. We have kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes grouped by age and ability for younger students.
What should I wear for my first class?
Clean sports clothing such as a T-shirt and shorts or joggers is fine. Bring water and remove jewellery before training.
Find us
Eaglescliffe, Teesside
Durham Lane Industrial Park, Wass Way, Eaglescliffe, TS16 0RG. Students travel from Stockton-on-Tees, Yarm, Middlesbrough and Ingleby Barwick.
Ready when you are