Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone. Kids. Adults. Beginners.
A welcoming Jiu Jitsu academy on Bath Road, Saltford — where confidence, fitness, and community come together on the mat.
Moda Jiu-Jitsu Academy is based at Glenavon Farm, Bath Road, Saltford — right on the border of Bath and Bristol, easily accessible from Keynsham, Brislington, Batheaston, and beyond.
Led by Head Instructors Dónal Carmody and Damien Barrett, with over 25 years of experience between them, Moda is IBJJF registered, fully insured Ukbjja, and DBS checked.
We're not just a gym — we're a community built around learning, respect, and enjoying the journey.
Your first class is on us. No experience needed. No equipment to buy. Just come and see what Moda is about. → Book Your Free Trial Class
Kids aged 4–16 Safe, fun, and confidence-building classes designed for children at every stage. Our junior programme develops coordination, discipline, and resilience — skills that last a lifetime.
Adult Beginners Never trained before? Perfect. Jiu-jitsu rewards curiosity and consistency, not prior fitness or athleticism. Start where you are.
Visiting Grapplers Passing through Bath or Bristol? We welcome visitors. Drop-in classes and week passes available.
