GBF
A Female only Introduction to Jiu Jitsu
How it worksEvery January something special takes place at GBRL.
For 8 weeks a group of amazing women discover the power of Jiu Jitsu through our unique, all female GBF course.
For some it is their first experience inside a Jiu Jitsu academy. For others, it’s a chance to reconnect with old friends and new as an annual return to the mats.
Key Information:
When: January - March 2027
Duration: 8 weeks (16 sessions total)
Location: Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds, Street Lane, LS8
One price: Uniform included
Minimum Age: 16
Experience: No experience required
Only 14 spaces available!
Early sign up discounts for the first 6 ladies
Every Course Tells A Story
We believe in empowering women to take charge.
Everyone’s journey in GBF is different. Hear from some of the amazing women who have discovered a love for Jiu Jitsu through our GBF course and what that course meant to them.
Why Start Jiu Jitsu?
01 / Community & Connection
GBRL was founded to connect our community together. That’s what we do. Life can be lonely at times but our community is always there when it matters.
As a member you benefit from an annual events programme designed to connect you with other amazing people long after the training finishes.
Our GBF course is built around moments to create connection on and off the mats. Each course includes an informal pre-course meet up, end of course celebration and private WhatsApp community.
02 / Health & Wellness
Jiu Jitsu has endless benefits. Some are obvious; like the weight loss, improved strength and fitness. But, some are hidden; like self-confidence, mental wellbeing and inner peace.
All of our members benefit from free access to our own gym and recovery suite free of charge.
As a participant on our GBF course you will see huge improvements in your health and wellbeing over the 8 weeks. You will also be able to enjoy more of what GBRL has to offer as the course progresses and you consider continuing your Jiu Jitsu journey as a full member - over 50% of ladies transition to GBRL members during and after the course.
03 / Safety & Self-Confidence
We live in a dangerous world. There, we said it.
Keeping ourselves and our families safe is something we all should be confident in doing but often we’re not sure where to start.
There is simply nothing like Jiu Jitsu for bringing a sense of self-confidence when faced with safety challenges. Throughout the GBF course you will be guided through positions and techniques which have a direct correlation to the types of situations and scenarios one might face when confronted by an individual who may want to do us harm.
As you progress through the course you will be amazed at how confident and comfortable you are able to become when faced with the need to defend yourself and others.
