Monday
Gi / No-Gi lunchtimeSteve · 1 hour coached + open mat
Open matGi & No-Gi
Milton Keynes · Gi · No-Gi · JitzJudo
Learn.
Improve.
Evolve.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for complete beginners, experienced grapplers and competitors—built on strong fundamentals, technical precision and training with purpose.
6 daysof training
3 coachesone complete programme
All levelsbeginners welcome
Come and train with us
Curious about
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Come and experience Origin MK BJJ.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced grappler, everyone is welcome. Great training, a friendly atmosphere and a strong community—right here in Milton Keynes.
Your first class is free.No pressure. Just turn up ready to learn.
Weekly timetable
More mat time.
More ways to train.
Morning person? Lunch-break grappler? Evening regular? Choose the sessions that fit your week. Gi and No-Gi alternate where shown.
Timetable starts Monday 5 October 2026Origin MK BJJ
Weekly timetable
Gi · No-Gi · JitzJudo · Open Mat
Monday
Gi / No-Gi lunchtimeSteve · 1 hour coached + open mat
Open matGi & No-Gi
Tuesday
BeginnersNo-Gi fundamentals
Main classAlternating Gi / No-Gi
Wednesday
Gi / No-Gi lunchtimeSteve · 1 hour coached + open mat
JitzJudoGi · Alan
Thursday
No-GiRicki
Friday
Gi / No-Gi lunchtimeSteve · 1 hour coached + open mat
BeginnersFundamentals
Main classGi / No-Gi
Saturday
JitzJudoAlan
Sunday
Closed—for now.
MAAT
Open MAAT and join The academy app
Book classes. Get club updates. Track your training.
MAAT is the app Origin uses for membership and day-to-day training. Open the link, join the Origin MK BJJ gym, then use it to manage your sessions in one place.
- Join the academy
- Book classes
- See announcements
- Track attendance
Three coaches · one team
Different styles.
One standard.
Select a coach to explore the experience behind Origin’s Gi, No-Gi and JitzJudo programme.
Teaching with purpose.
Alan and Ricki working through No-Gi positions together.
01 / 03
Alan Mineards
BJJ Black Belt · Judo 2nd Dan · Former British Judo ChampionAlan brings decades of experience in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the development of a complete, modern grappling programme.
02 / 03
Ricki Shortland
BJJ Black Belt · 10th Planet Brown Belt · No-Gi SpecialistRicki brings a highly technical, modern and dynamic approach to No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
03 / 03
Steve Freezer
Judo Black Belt · BJJ Brown Belt · British Masters ChampionSteve combines extensive experience in Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and competitive grappling with a coaching approach built around technical efficiency.
The Origin approach
Problem-solving
under pressure.
We teach the decisions behind the technique—so it still works when someone is resisting.
Position, movement, timing and pressure are taught as one connected system—not a collection of isolated moves.
Position before submission
Control creates opportunity.
Technique before force
Efficiency beats unnecessary strength.
Intelligence before chaos
Understand the problem before you solve it.
Pressure creates reaction
Make them respond—then use the opening.
Proudly underThe Nick Brooks Association
A respected lineage and technical foundation connecting Origin to the wider UK BJJ community.
Your first class
You don’t need tobe fit beforeyou begin.
No previous experience. No need to already know the rules. Turn up willing to learn and our coaches will help you build confidence one session at a time.
- Beginner sessions Tuesday and Friday
- Controlled, respectful training
- Progress at your own pace
Train with confidence
A safe and inclusive academy
Origin places a strong emphasis on a safe, inclusive and professional training environment. Coaches hold safeguarding and first-aid qualifications and bring adaptive and children’s coaching experience to help make training accessible to different abilities and needs. Tell us about any adjustments that would help before your visit.
Our new home
Origin starts here.
Unit 8, Potters Lane
Kiln Farm
Milton Keynes MK11 3HE
Doors open Monday 5 October 2026. Allow a little extra time on your first visit to find the unit and get settled before class.
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Questions before
your first class?
Ask us about classes, getting started or visiting the new academy. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
Tell us which class interests you and when you would like to visit. Your first class is free.
Or email us directlyoriginmkbjj@gmail.com