Launch offer
Free April 2026 Membership
£0
limited offer
- Train throughout April 2026 for free.
- Perfect for newcomers who want to try the gym.
- Sign up via GymCatch to complete your waiver.
Ages 16+ • Beginners welcome • Community-led
At Barnfield Jiu Jitsu we welcome beginners and more advanced practitioners into a friendly learning environment
Barnfield Jiu Jitsu is a friendly Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school in Nottingham. Whether you are stepping onto the mats for the first time or returning with years of experience, you will find high-quality training, good people and a welcoming atmosphere.
We are currently offering the whole of April 2026 free. Sign up via GymCatch to claim your free month, complete your waiver and get started.
Ages 16+
Focused classes for ages 16 and over.
Beginners welcome
A great place to start and build confidence.
Nottingham
Easy access near Nottingham city centre.
Free launch offer
Train throughout April 2026 at no cost when you sign up via GymCatch.
Welcome to Barnfield
A modern martial arts space with a strong community feel
Barnfield Jiu Jitsu, established in 2024 by Black Belt Matthew Tuttey, is built around good training, mutual respect and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. We want the mats to feel approachable to complete beginners while still offering the depth, challenge and quality that more experienced practitioners value.
Barnfield Jiu Jitsu was established in 2024 to provide a welcoming environment for students to train. Barnfield runs its BJJ programme alongside the Kickboxing and MMA programmes operated by Spirit Dojo Legacy under Paul 'Semtex' Daley. Our sessions are designed to help people improve at their own pace, build confidence and enjoy learning.
Meet the coach
Led by Matthew Tuttey
Founder & Head Coach
Matthew Tuttey started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2009 in Bahrain under Alliance black belt Reza Monfaradi. He competed regionally in events including the Abu Dhabi World Pro and the Asian Super Cup, reaching purple belt before returning to the UK.
Back in the UK, Matthew continued training under Alliance black belt Lee Bown at Amber Valley MMA, who awarded him his black belt in 2023. Matthew began coaching more formally in 2018 at Spirit Dojo Legacy, having also led sessions earlier in Bahrain.
Barnfield Jiu Jitsu reflects Matthew’s aim to create a welcoming and friendly place to train, giving both beginners and experienced students a supportive environment in which to learn and improve.
Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda – Carlos Gracie Sr. – Rolls Gracie – Romero Cavalcanti – Lee Bown – Matthew Tuttey
Weekly timetable
Regular training across the week
Memberships
Simple options to get started
Monthly membership
Unlimited Classes
£50
per month
- Unlimited access to weekly adult classes.
- Best option for regular training and steady progress.
- Available soon through GymCatch.
Flexible option
Single Session Drop-In
£10
per session
- Ideal for casual attendance or trying a class.
- Available soon through GymCatch.
Gym rules
Train hard, stay respectful, keep each other safe
Key rules at a glance
- Good hygiene is essential. Keep yourself and your kit clean.
- No shoes on the mats. Shoes off the mats only.
- Arrive in good time and ready to train.
- Listen to the coaches and ask if you need clarification.
- Tap early, release immediately and prioritise safety.
- No jewellery on the mats.
- Be controlled and considerate, especially with less experienced students.
- Stay humble, respectful and open to learning.
Read the full rules
Hygiene: It is important that you keep good personal hygiene. Ensure that you and your clothing are clean. Never wear shoes on the mats and always wear shoes off the mats. Fingernails and toenails should be trimmed. Do not train if you are feeling unwell or have any skin infections. No food or drink allowed on the mats.
Attitude: Our gym is a friendly and welcoming environment for everyone to train, so please be respectful.
Coaching discretion: Coaching staff reserve the right to remove any student from class at their discretion.
Punctuality: Please ensure that you arrive with plenty of time to be ready for class.
Listen to your coaches: The coaches are there to help you through class, so please make sure that you are listening when they are explaining techniques.
Safety first: Tap early and often to prevent injuries occurring. Stop immediately if your partner taps.
No egos: Leave your egos at the door. Be open to learning and losing as that is all part of the journey.
Be considerate when sparring: We are not here to hurt each other but rather to learn and enjoy this sport. Be safe, controlled and considerate when sparring, especially with less experienced students.
Proper attire: Always wear the correct clothing. We operate a four-layers rule, i.e. proper underwear below your gi pants or no gi shorts. Nobody likes surprises.
Stay humble: Be humble in winning and gracious in losing.
Gallery
Training, progress and community
Contact
Get in touch or join via GymCatch
Get in touch directly, find us in Nottingham, or head straight to GymCatch to get started.
- Location: Unit 3, 325 Colwick Road, Colwick, Nottingham, NG2 4BG
- Ages 16+ classes
- Plenty of on-street parking and public transport access