THE MAT DOESN'T LIE.
Oxfordshire's premier Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training ground. Elite black belt coaching. Premium facility. Gi, No Gi, and kids classes — for those serious about the art.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF TRAINING GROUND
Jiu Jitsu Abingdon is not a generic martial arts club. It is a dedicated Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training environment built around world-class instruction, serious practice, and a culture where every person on the mat — from absolute beginner to seasoned competitor — is made to feel they belong.
Located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, we operate as the headquarters of Fensom Jiu Jitsu — one of the most respected BJJ schools in the UK. Our facility is purpose-built for grappling: premium mats, professional coaching space, and the environment that allows genuine progress.
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Elite Lineage
Black belt coaches with deep competition pedigree. Chris Fensom has trained and competed at the highest levels of British BJJ for two decades.
Competitive Pedigree
British Masters Champions. National medallists. Coaches who have competed at the highest level and bring that experience to every class.
Premium Oxfordshire Facility
A dedicated grappling space in the heart of Abingdon. Not a borrowed room — a home for Jiu Jitsu, designed for it.
All Ages Welcome
Structured adults programmes and a dedicated kids curriculum. The same quality of coaching, at every level, every class.
BLACK BELTS WHO TRAIN. WHO COMPETE. WHO TEACH.
Every coach at Jiu Jitsu Abingdon holds a black belt. They are active practitioners, not spectators — they train, compete, and continue to develop their game alongside their students. This is what a genuinely qualified coaching environment looks like.
Chris Fensom
One of the UK's most experienced and decorated BJJ practitioners, Chris holds a 1st degree black belt with a competition record that spans British Masters titles, ISKA MMA championships at two weight classes, and two decades on the mat. He is the founder of Fensom Jiu Jitsu and one of the most respected coaches and commentators in British grappling.
Emma Payne
A consistent presence on the mat and a strong technical instructor. Emma brings precision and a calm coaching style that works particularly well with newer students.
Heather Grimes
Technically sharp and competition-tested, Heather is a key part of the coaching group and an excellent example of what committed training produces.
Curtis Manners
An active competitor with a strong grappling game. Curtis brings intensity and a results-driven approach that pushes every student to a higher standard.
Wagner Berros
Another outstanding addition to an exceptional coaching lineup. Wagner's experience and technical ability add further depth to one of Oxfordshire's strongest BJJ coaching groups.
CLASSES FOR EVERY STAGE
ADULT JIU JITSU
Gi and No Gi classes structured to develop real skill across all experience levels — from your first time on the mat to competition preparation. Taught by black belts, every session. Expect to be challenged, respected, and to leave better than you arrived.
MMA CLASSES
For those looking beyond pure grappling. MMA classes for adults integrate BJJ, striking, and wrestling in a structured format under expert guidance. Suitable for experienced grapplers or strikers looking to develop a complete skill set.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
Almost everyone who trains here started with zero experience. Your first session is free. No pressure, no jargon, no expectation. Just come along, watch, move, and see if it's for you. The coaches will meet you where you are.
THE FENSOM
HEADQUARTERS.
Jiu Jitsu Abingdon is the headquarters of Fensom Jiu Jitsu — a growing network of BJJ schools united by the same coaching philosophy and the same uncompromising standards on the mat.
Founded by Chris Fensom, the Fensom Jiu Jitsu family is built around one idea: that every student, at every level, deserves genuine coaching from people who still train, still compete, and still care about getting better. Abingdon is where that standard was set.
Fensom Jiu Jitsu was built on a simple conviction: that world-class training should be accessible, the environment should be genuinely welcoming, and every student — from first-timer to seasoned competitor — deserves real coaching attention. That philosophy drives every class, every session, and every belt promotion.
With fully equipped facilities, premium mat space, changing rooms, and a pro shop on site, the training environment has been designed to remove every obstacle between you and progress. Come as you are. Leave better than you arrived.
Belt
Roger Gracie
Greatest Competitor in BJJ History
Degree
Kev Capel
BJJ Black Belt · 4th Degree · Chris Fensom's Coach
Degree
Chris Fensom
Head Coach · Jiu Jitsu Abingdon
READY TO FIND OUT?
Your first session costs nothing and asks nothing of you except to show up. Come and see what it's like to train with black belts who genuinely care about your progress.
Address
Unit A3 Barton Mill
Audlett Drive
Abingdon, OX14 3NJ
Parking
Free on-site parking available
Contact
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