A great result for the competition team, who competed at the Grab and Pull Manchester BJJ Open last Saturday; the event was organised by Gus Oliveira and was well attended with belts at all levels competing at the event. After an action packed day of top quality jiu jitsu, the fight team walked off with three gold, three silver and six bronze medals, a superb effort from everyone. With competitions every month of the year, the fight team is back on the mats, preparing for the next competition; anyone wishing to come down and join the club and start training, take a look on the classes section on the site, or send an email to combatbasebolton@hotmail.co.uk for more details.
New orange belts!
New yellow belt!
New Yellow Belts!
Extra classes now on!!
Due to expanding class numbers, there will be extra classes at the club with immediate effect from Thursday, March 1st. The Fundamentals class on Thursday will now be extended to 6-730pm and straight after, there will be a gi and no gi sparring/specifics class running until 9pm.
Academy visit – Team Sukata Warrington
Exclusive – Rafael Lovato Jr Interview!
Had the pleasure of interviewing Rafael, shortly before his guard passing seminar at Eddie Kone’s academy in London. You can read it here – http://www.bjjweekly.com/blog/post/rafael-lovato-jr-interview-issue-092
New yellow belts!
Guard Passing – Lovato Jr Style!
A few days after the guard passing seminar with Darren and Helen, Lovato Jr was in London at Eddie Kone’s academy and gave a masterclass on guard passing, showing his favourite passes that have helped him become one of the most decorated jiu jitsu players in the USA.
Special thanks to Eddie Kone for arranging the seminar and bringing Rafael over to the UK!
Guard Passing Seminar!
Started the new year in style with a superb guard passing seminar from Darren and Helen Currie
Special thanks to Combat Base coaches Mark Spencer, Mike Ng, Russ Gates, James Nardone and of course to all my students for supporting the event. I look forward to having Darren and Helen back again later in the year.









