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gracie barra belfast bjj academy (northern ireland)

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is widely acknowledged as the most effective martial art in the world. The Gracie family, from Rio De Janerio, Brazil, are considered the founding fathers of BJJ, having learnt a hybrid form of judo and traditional Ju Jitsu from a travelling Japanese prizefighter, Mitsuyo Maeda, in the early 1900s. The creator of Judo, Jigoro Kano had tasked Maeda with spreading his new sport around the world, and when Maeda left Brazil, the Gracies started their own academy, teaching their modified ‘Gracie’ (Brazilian) Jiu Jitsu. For the next 80 years the Gracie family modified and refined their art, holding public challenge matches to prove the effectiveness of their blend of jiu jitsu. Despite these very public, and often controversial, matches, the art remained largely unknown outside of Brazil. This changed in the 1990s. In 1993 the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was established. This competition pitted various styles of martial arts against each other. Royce Gracie, son of one of the founder of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, dominated the event, beating each of his much-larger and stronger opponents with ease. Royce’s performance in the UFC changed the martial arts world forever: his performance demonstrated that with the correct application of technique and leverage the weaker and smaller man could defeat any adversary. Since 1993 there has been an explosion in the growth of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, with clubs in Los Angeles to Australia, China to Russia. BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU IN BELFAST Closer to home, in the late 1990s Mauricio Gomes, a representative of Gracie Barra and an extended member of the Gracie family, arrived in the British Isles and set up BJJ clubs in London, Birmingham, and Belfast. Gracie Barra Northern Ireland was constituted, and since then the club has grown from strength to strength. Maintaining close ties with its sister clubs across Britain and Ireland, the club has hosted some of the most highly regarded practitioners in history of the art, including Mauricio’s son Roger Gracie (the most successful BJJ competitor of all time), as well as four-time world champion Braulio Estima (IBJJF Hall of Famer and ADCC champion) and his brother Victor Estima (NoGi world champion). In 2011, and with Maurico’s blessing, Braulio Estima awarded Graham Keys his black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He was the first person in Northern Ireland, and the third in Ireland, to attain this rank. Under Graham’s tutelage, Gracie Barra Belfast has become Northern Ireland’s most successful Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academies, having produced Irish, British, European and World champions. Recently, and in recognition of the Graham’s expertise, Ulster Rugby approached the club to help with their training and preparation for their up-coming 2014 season. Today, Gracie Barra Northern Ireland is the only official Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club in Northern Ireland, and the largest and most successful BJJ club in Belfast. Everyone is welcome to come and train, at our classes held in a number of locations across Belfast. The club can trace its lineage directly back to the founders of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

forge grappling - brazilian jiu jitsu and submission grappling

REGISTER YOUR DETAILS HERE TO RECEIVE VOLUME 2 OF OUR “BEGINNING BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU” SERIES. BEGINNING JIU JITSU VOLUME 1: WELCOME TO FORGE GRAPPLING - WHAT TO EXPECT WITH YOUR FIRST SESSION

first4aid

Welcome to First4Aid, your life-saving partner in first aid training. We are dedicated to equipping individuals and organisations with the essential skills needed to save lives. Accredited by The First Aid Industry Body and an Approved Training Provider for The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS), our training programs are designed to be practical, engaging, and delivered by professionals with extensive hands-on experience. Our Mission At First4Aid, our mission is to make learning first aid accessible, practical, and enjoyable for everyone. We believe that confidence in applying first aid can make a critical difference in emergency situations. Our goal is to empower each learner with the knowledge and skills necessary to respond effectively and save lives. Our Training Programs Comprehensive First Aid Training Our primary training programs are tailored for a wide range of audiences, from individuals seeking basic first aid knowledge to organisations needing comprehensive emergency response training. All our courses are delivered by frontline emergency services workers who bring years of real-world experience into the classroom, ensuring that our training is not only informative but also practical and relatable. First4Aid Juniors We are particularly proud of our First4Aid Juniors program, a unique, fun, and interactive first aid training course specifically designed for children aged 7-11 years. This program aims to instill essential first aid skills at an early age, fostering a generation that is prepared and confident in dealing with emergencies. Through engaging activities and hands-on practice, children learn how to respond to various situations in a way that is both educational and enjoyable. Why Choose Us? Accreditation: Our courses are accredited by The First Industry Body ensuring high standards of quality and reliability. Experienced Trainers: All our instructors are frontline emergency services workers with years of practical experience, providing real-life insights and expertise. Hands-On Learning: We emphasise practical, hands-on training that builds confidence and competence in applying first aid. Interactive and Fun: Our training methods are designed to be interactive and engaging, making learning enjoyable for all age groups. Join Us Whether you're looking to learn first aid for personal knowledge, workplace safety, or to prepare your children for emergencies, First4Aid has a program to meet your needs. Join us in our mission to make first aid knowledge widespread, practical, and accessible to all. Together, we can create a safer, more prepared community.  For more information on our courses and to register, please visit our Contact Us page or call us at 07522269416. Let's make a difference, one life-saving skill at a time.

mathstutorbelfast.co.uk

A1 Tuition is a trusted private tuition centre located in Greater Belfast, County Antrim, that offers tutoring services for students of all ages. We are members of the General Teaching Council of Northern Ireland. We give one-to-one attention to every child, help nurture their love for maths and develop their zeal for academic progress. We offer guidance and coaching for children taking exams such as 11+, Key Stage 3, GCSEs, A-levels and more. Maths tuition

belfast school of performing arts ltd.

The Belfast School of Performing Arts is Northern Irelands leading Theatre School for 3-19 year old. We strive to deliver the highest level of training possible to each and every individual student. As well as providing an exceptionally high standard of theatre tuition and unforgettable theatre experiences, we have strong links with the West-end & Broadway, TV & theatre casting agencies. Under the guidance of our Artistic Director: Peter Corry we focus on helping our students grow in confidence so they can excel within the performing arts world and develop their social skills along the way. Our main emphasis is on fun while we learn and we have a strong creative, happy environment where our students create friendships for life. We have a firm belief in the ability of Musical Theatre to benefit young people as they grow and develop into young adults. You are never too young to perform and it’s never too late to start learning. We believe that being part of a Theatre School offers a creative outlet to express personalities in a safe environment, and by doing so allows our students to grow into confident adults. At BSPA we offer our students specialty training in performing Arts in age appropriate groups. This includes an exciting mix of Singing, dance and drama through professional specialised tuition. Our students learn to develop specific skill-sets whilst increasing confidence and enhancing social interaction. This is of benefit not only to those who wish to pursue a career within the performing arts industry but to all our students in whatever life choices they make in the future.

diveclub northern ireland

Thinking of learning to Scuba dive and get Certified or Just improving on your Scuba diving skills?. Join us DiveClub NI we can be found at the pool every Wednesday Night, We Hire the diving pool for confined water training At Lisburn Leisure-Plex, Lisburn, Come and join us, Padi Confined water Training, Refresher courses, and discover Scuba Diving sessions run every week in the comfort of a heated pool. Full training is provided by our team of Highly Trained and experienced PADI Professionals .

the art and design factory art courses, belfast, annadale art studio.

Live online drawing & painting lessons. Remote art courses for all ages and levels. Learn how to draw and paint following step by step instructions from Sinéad Mc Dermott (in her studio or online) who has devised her own unique teaching style which enables all ages and abilities to achieve outstanding results- a fully qualified Art and Design teacher based in the North of Ireland with over 20 years teaching experience.

imagine! belfast festival of ideas & politics

The 8th Imagine! Belfast Festival proved to be a successful offering involving 147 events and 359 speakers & performers during 21-27 March 2022. The eclectic week of talks, workshops, theatre, poetry, comedy, music, exhibitions, film and tours attracted an audience of 9,210 online and in-person attendees. Most of the events (82%) were free as the festival returned to live events after two years operating online. Although Covid continued to impact on our programme with 17 events cancelled due to illness, we were still able to roll out a huge range of events including headliners such as Michael Ignatieff, Tom Robinson, Helen Thompson, Michael Longley, Ece Temelkuran, Bill Neely and a host of exciting arts and cultural events – with many sold out or oversubscribed. We have conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the festival through an audience survey(3.5% sample). Our survey found that 95% of respondents felt the festival satisfied their expectations. It was particularly pleasing to find that 60% of audience members were attending a festival event for the first time and 37% of the sample had never been to a festival venue before, which suggests that we were able to reach new audiences and introduce them to new venues and partners. Other outcomes included: 12% of attendees came from outside Northern Ireland. Of these, 13% stated the festival was the main reason they were visiting Belfast. Audience spend: Our sample spent an average of £35 attending our events Number of festival partners: 52 Number of international participants: 40 with 27 events organised by participants from outside UK & Ireland Number of free events: 121 – 82% of total events Average ticket price: £7.8 Number of workshops: 14 Number of venues used: 35 Media coverage: Total number of items: 98. Reach: 4,022,796. AVE: £181,881. PR value: £545,644 Positive feedback was also elicited from survey respondents, detailed as follows: 95% of respondents felt the festival satisfied their expectations with only 1% reporting dissatisfaction (increased from 94% in 2021) 95.3% of people answered the question ‘after attending the festival, would you be more likely to attend other politics-related events’ (88% last year) 97.8 of respondents stated they were more likely to recommend the festival to family and friends after attending one of our events with 1.6% stating they felt the same When asked whether the festival promotes Belfast and Northern Ireland in a positive way, 98.4% said yes, with 1.6% responding as ‘don’t know’ People appeared to be reasonably well informed about the festival. 92% of the sample stated they were either well or somewhat informed about the festival prior to attending an event Respondents overwhelmingly found the subject matter of the event/performance as the main reason for attending the festival. However, familiarity with the speaker/performer was also cited as a factor. We also asked whether respondents considered themselves to be disadvantaged and found that 21% of the sample considered themselves to fall into this category which suggests were able to significantly engage with vulnerable and less well-off sections of the community. We invited the public to suggest and organise events in November 2021 and received a record 98 proposals, most of which we were able to support. This was a higher than expected level of public participation in the festival which resulted in more events than planned taking place in the 2022 programme. We also had a greater variety of events with more place-making events, exhibitions, music and discussions/workshop events compared to previous years.

sbg belfast

BJJ & Mixed Martial Arts School Straight Blast Gym Belfast is a Martial Arts Academy, which is based in the heart of Belfast City Centre (Joy’s Entry, 30 Ann St, Belfast BT1 4DR)