Adults · all levelsAdult BJJ
Gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for adults, from complete beginners upwards.
Barnsley · South Yorkshire
BarnsleyBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu TrainingBeginners welcome
Beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for adults and juniors in Barnsley. Start with a free trial week.
Never trained before? That's exactly who our beginner classes are for — no experience or fitness needed.
New students welcome
Free trial week
Try Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for a week, free. Bring comfortable clothes — we'll help you find the right class and take care of the rest.
- Beginner-friendly classes for adults and juniors
- Gi, no-gi and wrestling on the timetable
- A welcoming, supportive training environment
Classes
Find the right class for you
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for adults and juniors — gi, no-gi, wrestling and beginner-friendly fundamentals.
Adults · all levels
Juniors · ages 8–12Junior BJJ
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for juniors in a supportive, structured environment.
All levelsWrestling
Takedowns and control for all levels, led by Coach Danny Brookes.
Beginners welcomeFundamentals
Beginner-friendly BJJ Gi Fundamentals classes to build a solid base from your first session.
Starting BJJ
Your first class starts here
You do not need martial arts experience or to be fit before you begin. Flow State runs beginner-friendly classes for adults and juniors in Barnsley — start with a free trial week when you are ready.
No experience required
You do not need any martial arts background. Fundamentals classes are built for first-timers.
Start at your own pace
Come as you are. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu builds fitness as you train — consistency matters more than where you start.
Know what to wear
Comfortable clothes you can move in — shorts or joggers and a t-shirt. Bring water.
Adults and juniors welcome
Classes are available for adults and juniors aged 8–12.
How your free trial works
Book your free trial
Get in touch to arrange your free trial week. No experience required.
Choose a suitable class
Use the weekly timetable to find a beginner-friendly BJJ Gi Fundamentals session, or ask the team to help you choose.
Attend your free trial week
Come and train, meet the coaches and other members, and see if Flow State is right for you.
Fundamentals classes on the timetable are beginner-friendly — no experience required.
Timetable
Weekly Timetable
Find a class that suits your schedule. New students are welcome throughout the week — pick a day to see what's on, then book a free trial to get started.
No scheduled classes
No classes scheduled on this day. Check another day or book a free trial to get started.
Reference
Official Timetable
The gym's weekly timetable graphic — the same schedule shown above. Tap to enlarge.
Membership
Membership pricing
Membership options for adults, juniors and concessions. Start with a free trial week.
Adults
Adult BJJ membership
£69
Juniors
Junior BJJ · ages 8–12
£49
Concessions
Concession membership
£59
Start with a free trial week. Contact the gym if you need clarification on membership options.
The team
Meet the coaches
Get to know the coaches who lead classes each week.
Head Coach
Jake Goldthorpe
Jake is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Combat Base and leads the academy's technical direction. Known for calm, fundamentals-focused coaching, he helps beginners and experienced grapplers thrive. He competes regularly at a high level, including on Polaris Pro.
Gi Coach
Alex Thompson
Alex is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Combat Base and a Gi coach at Flow State. His detailed technical coaching draws on competing at the highest level, including on Polaris. He helps members develop effective techniques for competition and everyday training.
Co-Founder · Wrestling Coach
Danny Brookes
Danny is Co-Founder of Flow State and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt under Head Coach Jake Goldthorpe. As the Wrestling for BJJ coach, he focuses on takedowns, positional control and pressure. His practical coaching suits beginners and experienced grapplers alike.
Co-Founder · Gi & No-Gi Coach
Glyn Wood
Glyn is Co-Founder of Flow State and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt under Head Coach Jake Goldthorpe. He coaches Gi and No-Gi with a patient, clear teaching style. A dedicated competitor, he earned a podium finish at the IBJJF European Championship.
Member stories
What members say
Real feedback from people who train at Flow State — beginners and experienced members alike.
I joined Flow State in January and immediately felt it was right for me. The instructors are superb. They are patient (they need to be with me as a 55 year old newbie 😀), and explain and demo things really well.
Paul GloverGoogle review
Great place to learn and train - top-notch coaches, great space to train in, and a really positive member community. Joined with zero experience and quickly (and safely) built some solid fundamentals. Highly recommended
Andy BoyceGoogle review
Brilliant Jiu-Jitsu gym in the heart of Barnsley. The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming and it feels more like a family than just a place to train. Everyone is supportive, whether you're a beginner or experienced. I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking to start or improve their Jiu-Jitsu.
Rob TolsonGoogle review
Amazing facility with great instructors and a friendly atmosphere
Andrew MedcalfGoogle review
All levels
Complete beginners welcome
Adults & juniors
Adult and junior classes
Free week
Book a free trial
Inside Flow State
See what training looks like
Real sessions, real coaching and a welcoming place to train in Barnsley.
Find us
Barnsley
Thomas Whitworth Forum on Hanson Street, Barnsley — look for the Flow State entrance.
Flow State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Unit 5Thomas Whitworth Forum, Hanson StreetBarnsley, S70 2HZ
FAQ
Common questions
Free trial week
Ready to start training?
Beginners are welcome — adults and juniors, no experience required. Start with a free trial week.
- Beginners welcome
- Adults & juniors
- Free trial week