Gracie Barra Hastings

Paul and Ali are fantastic instructors! relaxed yet informative atmosphere. Lovely group of students at the gym. Both very competitive (if you want it to be) and fun gym.

Was visiting Hastings and dropped in on Paul and Ali. Great academy and was also warmly received by their students. Definitely planning another visit next year.

First time going this morning. Was a fantastic atmosphere. I fealt on the same level as everyone else, there was no ego in sight. Would recommend trying out here, training was on point with step by steps easily shown, the energy was great. Im a shy person and dont really like to communicate, but i fealt very welcomed here and was fun also. Fully recommend. Update: 2 years later and still training here at Gracie Barra Hastings. I'm now a blue belt! these last two years i have to say, my last ...

Paul and Ali are fantastic! My fiancé and I felt really welcomed. They have looked after us. My partner is brand new to BJJ and I hold a purple belt. They make it engaging for both of us. They are great teachers! I would recommend to anyone looking to continue their BJJ journey and to anyone looking to start. Top notch instructors.

I popped in as a blue belt GB visitor on Saturday and was treated with so much respect and was very welcomed by all. The Black belt instructors Paul & Ali are absolutely brilliant can't speak highly enough of them. Relaxed but yet very detailed and informative with their teachings which is a really nice way to learn. Did an hour of fundamentals and 30 mins sparring at the end. The level was really good too. Rolled with the blue and purple belts at the academy and was really impressed by t...