The Grapple Mill
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Rossendale

Build confidence, fitness, and real grappling skill.

Professional coaching for beginners through advanced students. Join a welcoming team and follow a clear path in Gi, No-Gi, and Kids classes.

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  • Beginner-friendly 12-week onboarding
  • Structured classes for all levels
  • Supportive, no-ego training culture

Classes

Choose the training style that suits your goals and schedule.

Beginner class training at The Grapple Mill

Beginners

Learn fundamentals in a clear, progressive format with close coaching.

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Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class

Gi BJJ

Traditional grappling focused on grip fighting, control, and submissions.

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No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training

No-Gi BJJ

Fast-paced modern grappling focused on movement, wrestling entries, and submissions.

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Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class

Kids Program

Safe, structured sessions that build confidence, discipline, and fitness.

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Dedicated Program Pages

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Beginners

First-class expectations, progression path, and core fundamentals.

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Kids

Class structure, learning outcomes, and parent-focused guidance.

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Gi

Technical gi pathway, grips, positional control, and class details.

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No-Gi

No-gi fundamentals, submission wrestling, and tactical development.

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Competition

Competition training pathway and match-prep-focused classes.

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Iron Mill

On-site strength and conditioning and rehab support overview.

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Timetable

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
All Day - - - - - Reserved Open Mat / Private Tuition 09:00 - 17:00 Reserved Open Mat / Private Tuition 09:00 - 17:00
17:00 Kids No-GiKids17:00 - 18:00 - Kids No-GiKids17:00 - 18:00 Kids GiKids17:00 - 18:00 - - -
17:30 Yoga for GrapplersMobility17:30 - 18:30 - - -
18:00 No-Gi Submission Wrestling (Kris Leeson)No-Gi18:00 - 20:00 - GiGi18:00 - 19:00 - Open MatOpenFrom 18:00 - -
18:30 GiGi18:30 - 20:00 No-Gi Competition (Jayden Broad)Competition18:30 - 20:00 - -
19:00 No-GiNo-Gi19:00 - 20:00 - -
19:30 - -
20:00 - Beginners' FundamentalsBeginner20:00 - 21:00 - Beginners' FundamentalsBeginner20:00 - 21:00 - -
20:30 - - - -

Monday

17:00 - 18:00 Kids No-Gi Kids

18:00 - 20:00 No-Gi Submission Wrestling with Kris Leeson No-Gi

Tuesday

17:30 - 18:30 Yoga for Grapplers Mobility

18:30 - 20:00 Gi Gi

20:00 - 21:00 Beginners' Fundamentals Beginner

Wednesday

17:00 - 18:00 Kids No-Gi Kids

18:00 - 19:00 Gi Gi

19:00 - 20:00 No-Gi No-Gi

Thursday

17:00 - 18:00 Kids Gi Kids

18:30 - 20:00 No-Gi Competition Class with Jayden Broad Competition

20:00 - 21:00 Beginners' Fundamentals Beginner

Friday

18:00 onwards Open Mat Open

Saturday

All Day (Reserved) Private Tuition or scheduled Affiliation Open Mat Open Mat

Sunday

All Day (Reserved) Private Tuition or scheduled Affiliation Open Mat Open Mat

Updates & Promotions

Latest offers, news, and announcements from The Grapple Mill.

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New Session

Yoga for Grapplers

Improve flexibility, recovery, and movement quality with our dedicated yoga session for grapplers. Ask at reception or contact us to reserve your spot.

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2026 Michael Pixley Seminar poster

Special Seminar

2026 Michael Pixley Seminar

Tuesday 16th June, 18:00 - 20:00.
£45 per person (prebooked only).

Limited spaces available.

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No-Gi submission wrestling class with Kris Leeson poster

Class Feature

No-Gi Submission Wrestling with Kris Leeson

Monday evenings, 18:00 - 20:00. Focused no-gi rounds and submission wrestling work.

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No-Gi competition class with Jayden Broad poster

Class Feature

No-Gi Competition Class with Jayden Broad

Thursday evenings, 18:30 - 20:00. Competition-focused drilling, pace, and tactical rounds.

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The Iron Mill

Our on-site strength and conditioning and rehab gym, built to support grapplers with performance, recovery, and injury prevention.

  • Free weights and plates
  • Squat racks and strength stations
  • Rowing machines
  • Assault bikes
  • Open floor space for mobility and rehab work

Head Coach

Our Head Coach Josh has competed and won at British and European level, and runs one of the biggest grappling competitions in the world.

Josh started his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2014 and openly shares the challenging periods in his life where BJJ helped drive his progress and success.

Head Coach Josh Mensah

"Our goal is simple: help every member improve safely, consistently, and with confidence."

Featured Podcast

Hear Coach Josh on the Jiu Jitsu Lou podcast sharing his journey, competition mindset, and coaching approach.

Coach Credentials

  • Competed and won at British and European level
  • Over a decade in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (started in 2014)
  • Leads classes from beginner to competition pathway

Competition Experience

  • Runs one of the biggest grappling competitions in the world
  • Competition-focused sessions integrated into weekly timetable
  • Practical match preparation and tactical training support

Safeguarding & Culture

  • Structured classes with close coach supervision
  • Safety-first training: control, communication, and respectful partners
  • Welcoming environment for adults, beginners, and children

First Class Guide

Everything you need for a smooth first session at The Grapple Mill.

What to Bring

  • Comfortable training clothes (and flip-flops/sliders for off-mat)
  • Water bottle and small towel
  • Gi if attending a Gi class (if unsure, contact us first)

Arrival

  • Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for your first session
  • Let the coach know if you are brand new or returning after a break
  • We will run through class flow and pairings before warm-up

Parking

  • Limited spaces on-site (around 10 spaces)
  • Ample parking 50m down the road opposite the Rose N Bowl pub
  • Give yourself a few extra minutes at peak class times

Mat Etiquette

  • Keep nails short and remove jewellery before training
  • Clean kit each session and maintain good hygiene standards
  • Train with control, tap early, and look after training partners

FAQs

Do I need experience?

No. Most new starters begin with zero BJJ experience.

Do I need to be fit first?

No. Your fitness improves as you train and build consistency.

What should I bring?

Comfortable training clothes, water, and a willingness to learn.

Gi vs No-Gi?

Gi uses traditional uniform grips; No-Gi is faster with different control styles.

What Members Say

Real feedback from The Grapple Mill community.

★★★★★

"Absolutely lovely people. Josh is brilliant. Lovely place with plenty of space. My son started from opening and is having an absolute ball. For the money it is outstanding and the kids are so well looked after. I would definitely encourage kids to attend. My son is very picky and does not seem to last anywhere, but he absolutely loves this place. Thanks so much Josh, you're the best."

Joanne Green

Happy Mum

★★★★★

"Great place, the atmosphere is great and the mat space is huge. I am a beginner and they have been really accommodating. Couldn't recommend this place highly enough. Great place for learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling."

Nate Wolstonholme

Beginner

★★★★★

"This gym has become family. No one cares more about Jiu-Jitsu or the well-being of their students more than Josh!"

Laura Diamond

Entrepreneur

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