07862 324917
Welcome to Devon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu health and fitness
Devon’s martial arts and fitness, training and supply.
On holiday? Pop into one of our sessions for free!
Training for all body types, ages and fitness levels.
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Personal training
- Injury and illness recovery
- Nutrition and dietary improvement
Loughborough BJJ are very happy to announce that one of our previous students "Karl Horsley" is now running a new BJJ club in Barnstaple, North Devon - imaginatively called Devon LBJJ. Based near Roundswell, the club caters for all levels from beginner fundamental classes to the more advanced level training. The club offers a friendly atmosphere as part of the BJJ community and will leave you hooked excited for your next session the moment you walk through the door
Opening Hours
Get in contact to book a session
Monday - 9am to 11am open mat- 6pm to 7pm beginners class- 7pm to 8pm fundamental / technique class - 8pm to 9pm advanced class (competition sparing)
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Tuesday - 9am to 11am open mat- 4pm to 6pm 1-1 class
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Wednesday - 9am to 11am open mat - 6pm to 7pm beginners class- 7pm to 8pm fundamental / technique class - 8pm to 9pm advanced class (competition sparing)
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Thursday - 9am to 11am open mat- 5pm to 6pm 1-1 class 615pm to 7pm jits fit (fitness based no contact)
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Friday - 9am to 11am open mat - 6pm to 7pm advanced class no gi (competition sparing).
Saturday - 9am to 10am child and parent class (from aged 10)- 11am to 12pm children jiu jitsu (from ages 10 to 13)- 12pm to 1pm teen jiu jitsu (ages 13 to 16).
Sunday - 9am to 11am open mat
Contact
Professional, fast, and conveniently located. Please get in touch with any questions you may have about Devon LBJJ .But you can reach us by email at any time and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Check is out on Facebook (video on there to find our dojo)
https://m.facebook.com/barnstaplebjj/
1a Old Bideford Rd, Roundswell, Rooks Bridge, estate, Barnstaple EX31 2PA, UK
From sainsburys Go down to old Bideford road and follow along until you get to a roundabout at the end of the housing estate, go straight over, carry on until you get to the first right hand bend, we are around 100yds up on the left hand side.If you reach the garden center you have gone too far.
07862 324917
Frequently Asked Questions
I am totally unfit, I don’t think it’s for me?
We have had many people come along that have changed their fitness and strength levels over time. It can be done at your pace, and you will be encouraged by everyone at the club.
I have no equipment or kit.
We can lend you a gi (the outfit for training) for the first session to see if it is for you.The beauty of the art is that he gi is all you need to train, no equipment or other kit is required.
I’m injured and can’t train!
There are always certain injuries that we can’t assist with, but for most we can.We have extensive experience with recovery and understanding of injury and health issues/concerns.
Can I just use the gym equipment?
Absolutely, it’s free for all members, be it single session or monthly memberships.
Meet the Team
Karl Horsley
Team member
One is Nathan’s former students and owner of the Devon dojo.
Kieran Uter
One of the most dedicated students at the club, real team player and quality individual.
Tommy Lemay-Smith
Tommy has took to BJJ extremely well, extra strong individual and never misses a session.
Gareth Bowden
There from day 1 and has the best gi choke on the mat!
Casey (model boy)
Casey is our “model” for the club photos, a great guy and family man.Also at the club from day 1.
Martin the polish powerhouse
Martin is a dedicated, solid worker. Gentle yet the most powerful person I have met.Real respectful and a pleasure to have down at the club.
Callan Brooker (silent assassin)
An extremely hard working and quick learning guy.Quiet as a person but make no mistake, he will take you out!
Bradley Richards (muscles)
Bradley is our “mr muscles”Solid guy and works hard On the mat.
A little bit more about us
Loughborough BJJ are very happy to announce that one of our previous students "Karl Horsley" is now running a new BJJ club in Barnstaple, North Devon - imaginatively called Devon LBJJ. Based near Roundswell, the club caters for all levels from beginner fundamental classes to the more advanced level training. The club offers a friendly atmosphere as part of the BJJ community and will leave you hooked excited for your next session the moment you walk through the door.Be sure to check the club out and to look out for any seminars that will be held there by members of our team in the near future.Karl the instructor is a student of Nathan Beeby.Nathan Beeby is a 2nd Degree Black belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner and instructor.He began his training as a white belt with long time training partner and fellow BJJ Blackbelt Ian Moffett, they both started their tuition under Ben Poppleton at Michael Dean’s gym in Long Eaton Notts. Since a young age Nathan has had an interest in combat and martial arts, and gained the rank of Dan grade (Black Belt) in both kickboxing and Judo. Nathan has ensured that his own academy (LBJJ) adheres to the ethos and fighting style of the original founders of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and encourages his students to pay attention to technique, fitness and resilience of character.His academy has become renowned for its emphasis on physical fitness and its direct and hard fighting style (Porrada) which incorporates old school techniques.Since the club was established in 2005 Loughborough Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has continued to grow, acquire its own premises and continues to add new members each month. Nathan continues to commit his time to bringing on a new generation of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu students and instructors. you’ll stop by soon.