Business Details
29 Years
experience
Expert Martial Arts Training in Aberdeen for All Ages
Aberdeen Martial Arts Group has been delivering high-quality martial arts training in Aberdeen since 1997. Established as a hub for personal development through combat sports, we relocated to our purpose-built facility three years ago, expanding our offerings to include world-class coaching in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Thai Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, and Filipino Martial Arts. Our team of certified black belts and instructors, affiliated with globally recognised organisations like Carlson Gracie Team and Erik Paulson's Combat Submission Wrestling, prioritises technical excellence and holistic growth.With programmes tailored for adults and juniors from age 4 upwards, we foster a welcoming community where students build physical fitness, mental resilience, and self-defence skills. Positive testimonials highlight our inclusive environment, with adaptive training for individuals with disabilities and strong family engagement. Our academy hosts regular seminars with international masters and maintains rigorous safety standards across all classes.
Services
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Thai Boxing
Mixed Martial Arts
Filipino Martial Arts
Junior Programmes
Seminars
Competition Training
Self-Defence
Fitness Classes
Private Tuition
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of martial arts expertise with certified black belt instructors
- Our academy provides tailored programmes for ages 4 to adult with adaptive options
- We maintain small class sizes for personalised technical development
- Our competition team has produced multiple regional champions
- We integrate modern training methodologies with traditional martial arts principles
Associations and certifications
- Carlson Gracie Team
- Combat Submission Wrestling
What people say
Excellent coaches
Welcoming atmosphere
Adaptive training
Competition success
Family-friendly
Services
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programme follows the IBJJF grading structure with instruction from Carlson Gracie black belts. Classes focus on ground fighting techniques, submission holds, and positional control. Students train in both gi and no-gi formats, developing technical proficiency through drilling and sparring sessions.
Thai Boxing
Authentic Muay Thai instruction covering strikes, clinch work, and conditioning. Classes include pad work, bag drills, and controlled sparring. We follow traditional Thai training methods while maintaining modern safety standards with progressive skill development.
Filipino Martial Arts
Inosanto-method Filipino Martial Arts teaching weapon-based combat systems. Curriculum includes stick fighting, knife defence, and empty-hand techniques. Training develops coordination through dynamic drills and sparring while preserving traditional martial principles.
Junior Programmes
Age-specific martial arts instruction for children aged 4-16. Programmes include Tiny Thai Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and competition pathways. Classes focus on discipline, confidence building, and physical development through structured technical training.
Mixed Martial Arts
Integrated MMA training combining striking, grappling, and wrestling techniques. Affiliated with Erik Paulson's CSW system, our programme develops well-rounded fighters through technical drills, sparring, and conditioning. Suitable for competition preparation or general fitness.
People
Peter Richardson
BJJ Professor & Black Belt III
With over 20 years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction, Peter leads our BJJ programme. He holds a third-degree black belt under Carlson Gracie and specialises in technical development for competition-level athletes.
Leigh Richardson
Head Coach & Martial Arts Director
Leigh oversees all martial arts programmes with expertise in Thai Boxing, Filipino Martial Arts, and MMA. As a certified Jun Fan Gung Fu instructor and XTMA coach, he brings 25+ years of combat sports experience to our academy.
John Grewar
Thai Boxing Coach
John has been teaching Muay Thai for 15 years, specialising in technical sparring and competition preparation. He holds certifications from the Thaiboxing Association of USA and Phraya Pichai Muay Thai.
Bill Mutch
Filipino Martial Arts Instructor
Bill teaches Inosanto-style Kali with 18 years of experience in weapon-based martial arts. He holds instructor certifications under Guro Daniel Lonero and specialises in stick and knife techniques.
Matt Russell
BJJ Professor & Black Belt I
Matt provides BJJ instruction with a focus on fundamentals and positional strategy. As a first-degree black belt, he has competed nationally and specialises in developing junior athletes.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Thai Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Filipino Martial Arts, and Combat Athlete programmes for adults and juniors.
Are beginners welcome to join classes?
Yes, all our classes accommodate beginners with structured onboarding and technical progression pathways.
Do you offer children's martial arts programmes?
We have age-specific programmes for children aged 4-16 including Tiny Thai Boxing, BJJ, and competition training.
Can I try a class before joining?
Yes, we offer introductory sessions for new students to experience our training environment and teaching methods.
Are there competition opportunities available?
Our academy supports competition pathways with dedicated teams for BJJ and Muay Thai events.
Do you provide equipment for beginners?
We loan training sticks for beginners and provide guidance on essential equipment for each martial art.
