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Flow State
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

About Flow State BJJ

More than just a gym.

A welcoming Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Barnsley — beginner-friendly classes for adults and juniors, with coaches who care about clear teaching and a supportive training culture.

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Training and community at Flow State BJJ in Barnsley — a welcoming Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy.

The academy

Built for people who want to learn

Flow State BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Barnsley for adults and juniors — clear coaching, a welcoming room, and a fair start for beginners.

We teach technical Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for real people, not only competitors. Beginners train alongside experienced members, with coaches setting a pace that makes first visits manageable.

The timetable covers gi, no-gi, wrestling for BJJ and fundamentals. Sessions focus on practical skill, careful partners and room to ask questions — so fitness, confidence or competition goals can all progress steadily.

Explore classes, how to start, or the adult and junior pathways.

The team

Meet the coaches

Meet the experienced coaches who lead Flow State's weekly classes and help adults and juniors progress through clear, supportive instruction.

Jake Goldthorpe, Head Coach

Head Coach

Jake Goldthorpe

Jake is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Combat Base and leads the academy's technical direction. He coaches with a calm, fundamentals-focused style and competes at a high level, including Polaris Pro.

Alex Thompson, Gi Coach

Gi Coach

Alex Thompson

Alex is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Combat Base and a Gi coach at Flow State. His detailed coaching draws on competing at the highest level, including Polaris.

Danny Brookes, Co-Founder · Wrestling Coach

Co-Founder · Wrestling Coach

Danny Brookes

Danny is Co-Founder of Flow State and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt under Jake Goldthorpe. As Wrestling for BJJ coach, he focuses on takedowns, control and pressure.

Glyn Wood, Co-Founder · Gi & No-Gi Coach

Co-Founder · Gi & No-Gi Coach

Glyn Wood

Glyn is Co-Founder of Flow State and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt under Jake Goldthorpe. He coaches Gi and No-Gi, and earned a podium finish at the IBJJF European Championship.

Why train here

Reasons people choose Flow State

Trust comes from how we coach and how the room feels — not from slogans.

  • Beginner Friendly

    Structured coaching for complete beginners — adults and juniors — with fundamentals built for first-timers.

  • Experienced Coaches

    Learn from competitors and instructors who still train, compete and teach on the mats.

  • Supportive Community

    Train with people who want you to improve — partners look after each other.

  • Progress At Your Pace

    Fitness, confidence or competition — you can build steadily without being rushed.

Values

What we expect on the mats

Simple standards that keep training productive and welcoming.

  • Respect

    Look after training partners, listen to coaches, and leave egos at the door.

  • Consistency

    Small, regular steps on the mats beat sporadic intensity — show up and improve over time.

  • Learning

    Clear technique, questions welcomed, and fundamentals before shortcuts.

  • Community

    Adults and juniors train in a supportive academy where everyone progresses together.

Free trial week

Come and experience Flow State for yourself.

Book a free trial week, meet the coaches, and see how the academy feels on the mats — adults and juniors welcome.

  • Beginners welcome
  • Adults & juniors
  • Free trial week
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