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★★★★★ •51 reviews
Stuart
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17 Apr 2026
Simon
★★★★★
The kids classes here are brilliant. My son has been attending for a few months, and enjoys every session.
Josh and Robyn are great with all the kids. They're very patient and have helped my sons confidence grow.
The atmosphere is very friendly and I couldn't recommend here enough to any parent looking to get their kids active.
8 Apr 2026
Lewis
★★★★★
Brilliant gym, brilliant vibe, Me and my son love it here and great place to learn
2 Apr 2026
Jake
★★★★★
Amazing gym very experienced trainers and everyone helps you learn at the sport atmosphere is second to none
5 Feb 2026
stuart
★★★★★
Recently joined after a taster session. Really good communication with Josh. During the taster session i was well looked after not just by the coaches but the rest of the team/students.
If your looking to start or even improve your fitness don't be shy and make the leap, you won't regret it.
20 Nov 2025
Tyler
★★★★★
highly recommended love training here and the coaches are very knowledgeable and sound
22 Oct 2025
Rob
★★★★★
My Grandson trains there.
The coaches are excellent and its a great facilty.
23 Aug 2025
Scott
★★★★★
Fantastic venue, clean and well maintained. Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere with an emphasis on fun for the children while maintaining a high level of discipline and respect. Brilliant coaches with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Our children have grown in confidence since starting and want to go to every class they can. 🤟🏻💪
7 Aug 2025
Nicolas
★★★★★
I dropped in for the 6am class and it was amazing. Nicest guys you'll ever meet.
Good, technical grappling, no egos and very welcoming for newcomers.
Clean facility with lots of natural sunlight and good quality mats.
If you're interested in starting BJJ or just passing through and want a good session then evolve BJJ is your starting point.
10 Jul 2025
Niall
★★★★★
Brilliant. Been down travelling with work and was warmly welcomed in to train by the coach and members. Great coaching, nice studio, and these guys are straight killers.
24 Jun 2025
Łukasz
★★★★★
I recommend. Great trainers. Everything is professional. It's nice to watch the kids train. High level of approach to training. My sons are always super tired after training which gives a quiet afternoon at home. 👋🤝👌
24 Jun 2025
Rasta
★★★★★
Great club great bunch of lads
17 Jun 2025
gillian
★★★★★
I cannot recommend Evolve Jiu-Jitsu highly enough. My daughter, who has struggled with low confidence and various challenges, has truly begun to come out of her shell since training with Ben and Josh. Their support, patience, and encouragement have made a huge difference in her growth and self-belief.
The atmosphere at Evolve is incredibly welcoming—like one big family. All the kids are kind, respectful, and supportive of one another, which creates a safe and uplifting environment. We’re so grateful to have found this place!
17 Jun 2025
Christopher
★★★★★
I dropped in for an open mat here, really welcoming - met as soon as I walked in and made to feel welcome.
Great facilities, private toilets, fridge.
Big mat area, padded walls and high ceilings.
Coaches were fantastic, as was the rest of the academy. Top standard of BJJ but very safe with it.
I'd travel to come here specifically - definitely a destination BJJ Gym. Really appreciated the hard work that's gone into setting up and running it.
13 Jun 2025
Jadey
★★★★★
A great space for kids to have fun and build confidence! Excellent instructors who encourage the kids to be the best version of themselves! Would highly recommend
17 Apr 2025
Gregg
★★★★★
Moving to a new gym can be daunting, but I was made to feel welcome by Josh & Ben from the moment I walked in. Classes are well structured and suitable for experienced practitioners & beginners alike. Josh & Ben are attentive and on-hand to answer any questions.
The energy in the gym is friendly & positive and the facility itself is modern, spacious and most importantly clean! There’s also a really good variety of classes throughout the week, which was a big factor in why I decided to train at Evolve. Regardless of what I’ve got going on with work or family, I’m able to get a decent amount of training in because there’s loads of classes available at times convenient for me.
I’d highly recommend Evolve for anyone wanting to train in BJJ in the Teesside area.
19 Feb 2025
Kieron
★★★★★
Great coaching and a really welcoming atmosphere. Only been there a month and already making friends having a great laugh. Would highly recommend
28 Jan 2025
Paula
★★★★★
Great gym, coaches are top of the game and really know their stuff as well as being really welcoming and friendly.
19 Jan 2025
hayley
★★★★★
My son has absolutely loved Ju-Jitsu since starting two months ago this is down to the dedication and hands on approach of the coaches Ben and Josh. They make sure the children have fun whilst also making sure they understand both techniques, the self Discipline and control needed for the the sport. I’d refer anyone to them thinking about their child joining the gym they do an amazing job.
20 Nov 2024
AGNIESZKA
★★★★★
The trainers take care of the safety of each member. There is a lot of space to train and a lot of people so there is plenty to choose from. With a clear conscience I can recommend this club to everyone, both beginners in jiu jitsu and advanced. A relaxed and nice atmosphere, friendly to women and men. Thank you
19 Nov 2024
Steven
★★★★★
I can't recomend this gym highly enough.
I started returning to bjj after lengthy back problems, all of my training partners and instructors were very accommodating, enabling me to gradually get back to full training without getting injured.
The gym itself is very welcoming, great bunch of people and great instructors. In addition to this, there's a number of higher level belts who are happy to give you tips while rolling or drilling and answer questions on how to improve.
Classes on mornings, lunch times and evenings mean I can normally get to 2-3 a week even with a busy schedule.
I've been training 2 months now and my bjj has improved alot even in that short time frame.
Anyone starting or continuing bjj in the stockton area should definitely train here.
22 Oct 2024
Ben
★★★★★
Great facility, even better atmosphere. Made to feel welcome from day one.
14 Oct 2024
Aaron
★★★★★
Couldn't ask for a better coaching staff. Made to feel welcome and part of the team from my first lesson. Everyone is really helpfull with no big egos spoiling it. Wish I had done this years ago.
14 Oct 2024
Daniel
★★★★★
What an amazing place to train! The lads here are super friendly and always willing to help you out with anything you’re stuck on and very welcoming! Highly recommend!
6 Oct 2024
Craig
★★★★★
Great gym to be a part of, technique and training are brilliant and the coaches are also tremendous with the kids! Perfect for new starters, hobbyists or competitors. Big osss 🤙
17 Sep 2024
Tricky
★★★★★
I've been to a few gyms in the area and this is the most friendly welcoming place I've been to from beginners to pro athletes this is the best coaching about, Josh and Ben are high level competitors if your wanting a place to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the teesside area this is the place!
2 Sep 2024
aaron
★★★★★
Gym is unreal, only been here a week and the gym has expanded its facilities already.
Facilities aside, the energy in the gym is outstanding, great balance between having a laugh and learning the sport.
20 Aug 2024
Callum
★★★★★
The gym has a great atmosphere and is ran by an amazing team. I couldn't recommend it enough.
15 Aug 2024
rubin
★★★★★
This gym is incredibly welcoming and friendly. The coaches are enthusiastic, approachable and knowledgeable. They is plenty of Gi and no-Gi classes to choose from. The members of the gym are also really friendly which creates a great atmosphere in the gym. I would highly recommend this to gym to anyone interested in ju-jitsu.
5 Jul 2024
Jade
★★★★★
Dropped for a couple of sessions while we were over from Oz and could not have felt more welcomed. Excellent setup, great coaches and all round bunch of good people. Thanks Gents!! 🤙
2 Jul 2024
Daniel
★★★★★
Fantastic gym, with great coaches and great atmosphere.
Everyone is very welcoming.
The beginners course really made it easy to get started .
24 Jun 2024
josue
★★★★★
A lovely place for "gentle art", amazing instructors and high level technique.
16 May 2024
Karl
★★★★★
A friendly and welcoming club that has a varied timetable to suit all schedules and top quality coaching!
9 May 2024
Catherine
★★★★★
Nothing but good things to say about Evolve! What a vibe and cracking squad! Coaches Ben and Josh are class and who better to learn from then guys actively competing and WINNING. Loving my ju-jitsu journey and Evolve has been a big part of it! Couldn't recommend it enough.
7 May 2024
Chris
★★★★★
Would highly recommend.
I was made to feel welcome and part of the gym from my very first session. Excellent atmosphere and support from the coaching team along with great training partners.
If you're thinking about getting started with BJJ I would strongly suggest getting in touch.
19 Apr 2024
Joe
★★★★★
Out of town for work and dropped in for a session on a whim.
Good facility with good tuition, and solid rounds with respectful sparring partners. I won't hesitate to return if given the chance.
8 Apr 2024
daniel
★★★★★
Excellent place to train with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The coaches are very knowledgeable and have competed at the highest level.
23 Mar 2024
hoddsy
★★★★★
Brilliant gym that's very welcoming to everyone. Top coaches and atmosphere which have helped me grow massively. Couldn't recommend more.
22 Mar 2024
Andy
★★★★★
Only been with the team a short space of time but been made to feel like part of team already excellent coaching and even better atmosphere one the very best gyms in the North East of England
7 Mar 2024
George
★★★★★
Excellent coaches and gym for beginners to learn bjj.
Hard to find a more friendly atmosphere and sense of community.
21 Feb 2024
jack
★★★★★
Highly recommend great atmosphere and great classes !
21 Feb 2024
Lee
★★★★★
Great atmosphere. Great instructors.
20 Nov 2023
Jonathan
★★★★★
Recently joined and couldn't ask for a Warmer welcome! Haven't done the sport for a few years now and it's nice to get back into it and be part of a good team!
9 Nov 2023
Amber-Jade
★★★★★
Excellent Gym, Josh is a great instructor, really good with young kids, makes it fun. Highly Recommend :)
9 Nov 2023
micheala
★★★★★
Cant put into words how impressed I am with the class! First night for both my boys tonight (7&5) and they have come out BUZZING and cant wait to go back tomorrow. My youngest was adamant he didn't want to come or even join in when we first got there and with in minuets he was running around playing and warming up with the other kids.
He got a bit shy and didn't want to join in when class started properly so Josh took him on his own and helped him and with in minuets his confidence was amazing and he was ready to join in the group! The way they are with the kids is just incredible!
Asked them if they liked it and my youngest said no he 'LOVED LOVED IT' so that says enough for me, as he's not wanted to to any activity or club in the past!
8 Nov 2023
Nicole
★★★★★
My son has been training with Josh and the lads for years, he absolutely loves him. They’re great with the kids and tailor their coaching to suit their level of ability. Can’t believe how much his confidence has come on. Highly recommend
8 Nov 2023
Mckenna
★★★★★
Excellent Gym. Everyone’s friendly and very welcoming perfect place for all levels
8 Nov 2023
Martin
★★★★★
Excellent gym with a friendly atmosphere - great selection of classes whether you're a beginner or advanced
8 Nov 2023
Abbi
★★★★★
I have 3 kids enrolled at Evolve! I love seeing their confidence grow with each session. Lots of sessions available throughout the week making the monthly membership excellent value! Would highly recommend👌
7 Nov 2023
chris
★★★★★
Evolve BJJ is a top up and coming gym The atmosphere was incredibly welcoming from the the first step on the mats, everyone's like family and the coaches are legit gold medalist jiu-jitsu professionals, so you're learning from the best. The quality of training is top-notch. Training at evolve is on another level with beginner gi and no gi all the way upto competition training, If you want a jiu-jitsu gym that's got the perfect blend of expertise and good craic this is it. Evolve BJJ gets a solid 10/10 from me.
7 Nov 2023
Ryan
★★★★★
Amazing BJJ gym for all levels and ages. I have personally trained with the head instructor and instructor for the last 4 years. Competed on some of the biggest stages around the world, super knowledgable and great friendly guys! Anyone looking to start out, this is the place!