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Hangar Human Performance Centre
Hangar Human Performance Centre
Hangar Human Performance Centre
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HANGAR HUMAN PERFORMANCE CENTRE

(5.0 Score)
Riverside Park, Penarth Road, Unit 2, Cardiff CF11 8TT, UK Directions

Since 2017

Speciality:

✓ BJJ Gi ✓ BJJ No-Gi ✓ Kickboxing ✓ Wrestling ✓ Strength and Conditioning ✓ MMA ✓ Sparring ✓ Open Mat

“Hangar Human Performance Centre is a family-run academy that was opened and founded by resident and businesswoman Faith Attwell. They have a great range of equipment, strength, and combat sports classes coached by experienced professionals. The academy has a wide variety of equipment, including Bumper Plates, Olympic Plates, Spinlock Bars, Competition Kettlebells, Squat Racks and Lifting Platforms, Erg machines, and Watson machines. They have MMA, Freestyle Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing, and they train for skill development, fitness, and competition. Hangar Human Performance Centre has a selection of qualified and experienced Personal Trainers to help you. Membership is all-inclusive, so you don't have to pay extra for classes.

2025 Update: They also have 10+ British Wrestling Medals achieved in National and International Competitions.”

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Price:

Class Pass (Per class): £10
Day Pass (Per day): £10
All-Inclusive Membership (Per Month): £60
Beginners MMA Course (6 Weeks) £65.00
BJJ Beginners Course £85.00

Contact:

029 2166 0165 029 2022 5999

Mon-Fri: 6am - 9pm
Sat-Sun: 9am - 2pm

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The Rob Taylor Jiu-Jitsu Academy
The Rob Taylor Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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THE ROB TAYLOR JIU-JITSU ACADEMY

(4.9 Score)
Gulf Works, Penarth Road, Unit 3a, Cardiff CF11 8TY, UK Directions

Speciality:

✓ Jiu Jitsu ✓ Strength and Conditioning ✓ Open Mat ✓ MMA ✓ Wrestling

“Rob Taylor Jiu-Jitsu Academy is run by 3rd degree black belt and 5-time British Champion Rob Taylor. Rob is the Head Instructor, has been training for over 15 years and has been coaching for 9 years. Rob is a highly decorated competitor, notably a Welsh Champion, English Champion, 5-time British Champion and European Silver medalist. Rob Taylor Jiu-Jitsu Academy caters to all experience levels, from absolute beginner to highly skilled. There are classes for women ages 4+ and also women-only sessions. They aim to provide a positive environment for adults and kids to learn jiu-jitsu. The skills you know can be used in a sporting environment and self-defence, while jiu-jitsu can also provide enormous benefits for confidence, mindset, strength, fitness, and more.

2025 Update: Private tuition is available upon request at Rob Taylor Jiu-Jitsu Academy.”

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Contact:

07976 461973

Mon & Wed: 11am - 9pm
Tue: 11am - 9:30pm
Thu: 6:30am - 9:30pm
Fri: 6:30am - 8pm
Sat: 9:30am - 2pm
Sun: 10am - 9pm

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Craig Ewers Academy
Craig Ewers Academy
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CRAIG EWERS ACADEMY

(4.9 Score)
24 Norbury Road, Unit 4, Cardiff CF5 3AU, UK Directions

Since 2012

Speciality:

✓ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ✓ Judo ✓ MMA ✓ Freestyle Wrestling ✓ Children's Classes ✓ No-GI Jiu-Jitsu

“2025 Update: Craig Ewers Academy is Cardiff’s leading martial arts academy, offering professional instruction in MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Wrestling for all ages and abilities. Head Coach Craig Ewers is a 6th Dan Black Belt in Judo and 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, with an elite competitive background as a 2× Commonwealth Judo Champion and 3× Polaris Professional Jiu Jitsu event Winner. The academy proudly works with professional MMA athletes, including UFC standout Mason Jones, providing world-class coaching and performance-driven training in a friendly, community environment. With classes for beginners, children, and advanced competitors, Craig Ewers Academy focuses on technical excellence, discipline, and personal growth. Whether your goal is fitness, competition, or self-defence, their team delivers the highest standard of martial arts coaching in Cardiff.”

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Price:

Adults per month £45.00
Children per month £25.00
Pro Training £10.00
Leglock Class £10.00
Open Mat (45 mins) £10.00
JUDO £10.00
Freestyle Wrestling £10.00
MMA Mixed Martial Arts £10.00
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (No-Gi) £10.00
Open Mat (1 hour) £10.00
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (No-Gi) SparringRolling £10.00
Children's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Age 4–12) £5.00
Children’s Judo (Age 4–12) £5.00
Youth Muay Thai £5.00
Jiu Jitsu Basics £10.00
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi) £10.00

Contact:

07948 622480

Mon & Wed: 10am - 11am|5pm - 9pm
Tue & Thu: 5pm - 9pm
Fri: 10am - 11am|5:30pm - 7:30pm
Sat: 9am - 11:30am
Sun: 6pm - 7pm

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HANGAR HUMAN PERFORMANCE CENTRE REVIEWS

Been coming here now for over 12 months. Right from the start it felt very welcoming. It’s always clean, tidy and very high quality equipment. The membership cost is a steal for such high class teachers and gym use. Currently training in the gym and doing Gi BJJ a few times a week - Luis is top tier when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and it’s always a privilege to mat time with him. Faith is very warm and welcoming and always makes conversation. 10/10 Gym and Classes !! Josh.

I love training here, the equipment is really high quality, honestly way better than other gyms I’ve gone to. There’s also loads of squat racks. I’ve joined in on a few classes upstairs like kickboxing and they’re so good. I’m also currently doing my PT course here and Faith is the most amazing and lovely mentor.

I was having a-lot of trouble with booking. I contacted them via email and they sorted it out without error. I would like to give a special thanks to Faith, she was the one who sorted it out effectively. Faith provides customer support with utmost excellency.

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THE ROB TAYLOR JIU-JITSU ACADEMY REVIEWS

I’ve been to a few BJJ gyms now and Rob’s is definitely my favourite. An amazing team of coaches and really friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The more advanced guys are always happy to offer advice when needed and I feel very comfortable learning here. Recommend to anyone of any level to try out Rob’s if you want to start jiu-jitsu.

As a guy from France, studying in Cardiff for 5 months, I started bjj at the academy. And I do not regret it at all. Everyone was so nice and cool to roll with. Rob, Tom, Dan and Terry are such amazing teachers. I learned a lot thru a couple of months and will for sure continue with bjj back in France thanks to them. Can't wait to come back for a week next year.

I have been a regular at Rob’s facility for over a year now and he has constantly been striving to provide the best experience for his students. From daily top class coaching to putting on second to non seminars.. all of this is to help develop his students and grow the community. Can’t recommend highly enough.

CRAIG EWERS ACADEMY REVIEWS

Amazing place to train for guys, girls and kids, top level coaches in mma and jiu jitsu, as well as judo and Muay thai which i haven't had chance to try out yet. many of the guys have gone on to fight in professional promotions but day to day its a very friendly atmosphere and a focus on the actual sport itself. Would love to see more interclub as its a great chance of newer guys like me to get competing, easy 10 out of 10

reat group. Craig is a fantastic instructor. Highly recommend a visit. In Cardiff for work and looking for a place to drop in for some rolls. Craig and his crew were welcoming and I had a great time trying to defend my neck. Hahahaha.

An awesome environment for anyone wanting to learn grappling looking a aspects of Judy, BJJ and orherstyles. A friendly and high standard bunch of guys who have between them competed and meddled internationally. A good starting place for anyone looking to get into MMA and a must see for any competing fighters.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

HANGAR HUMAN PERFORMANCE CENTRE Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Videos: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE ROB TAYLOR JIU-JITSU ACADEMY Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Website Source: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

CRAIG EWERS ACADEMY Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Experience: 8
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Website Source: 10
Website Standard: 10
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