Mata Leao Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Halifax

Mata Leao Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Halifax

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone!
👶 Kids 6+ | 🧑 Adults 13+
✨ Complete Beginners to Advanced

30/08/2026

Today’s Charity Open Mat brought the team together for a great cause and raised £300.

30/08/2026

💙 OUR FIRST CHARITY OPEN MAT — COMPLETE! 💙

What a way to kick things off! 🦁

Today we completed our first ever monthly Charity Open Mat at Mata Leao BJJ Halifax and together we’ve raised an amazing £300 for Cancer Research UK! 🙏💙

A massive thank you to everyone who came down, got some rounds in and donated. Whether you rolled for 10 minutes or stayed for the whole session, every contribution made a difference.

This is only the beginning.

🦁 £300 raised
🥋 Open to all levels & academies
💙 Supporting Cancer Research UK
📅 Last Sunday of every month

The first of many. Let’s keep showing up, training together and rolling for a cure. 💙

Thank you, everyone! 🙏

27/08/2026

🥋 CHARITY OPEN MAT — THE FIRST OF MANY! 💙

This Sunday we’re launching our monthly Charity Open Mat at Mata Leao BJJ Halifax.

Every last Sunday of the month, we’ll come together, get some rounds in, raise money for a great cause. 🙏

💙 This month we’re supporting Cancer Research UK
🤝 Open to all levels & all academies
💷 Donation based — every contribution makes a difference
🕛 Sunday — 12PM

Come down, train, roll and help us roll for a cure.

📍 Mata Leao BJJ Halifax

Let’s make this the first of many. 🦁💙

17/08/2026

Monday night No-Gi

Another awesome session at Mata Leao Bjj. Good rounds, hard work and the team pushing each other to get better.

No shortcuts. Just consistency.

13/08/2026

Every last Sunday of the month, we’re bringing everyone together for a charity open mat. Donation-based, all teams welcome.

It’s a simple way to raise money for a new cause each month, bring the community together, and give back through jiu-jitsu.

First one’s August 30th, Open mat starts at 12PM

09/08/2026

SUNDAY NO-GI 🦁 | SUBMISSION GRAPPLING

Another solid Sunday on the mats at Mata Leão.

We offer high quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for all levels whether you’re completely new, training for fitness, looking to build confidence, or serious about competing.

🥋 No-Gi & Gi Jiu-Jitsu
🔥 Submission Grappling
💪 Kids Jiu-Jitsu
🏆 Competition Training
🤼 Sparring & Open Mats
👊 Beginners Classes
🦁 A strong team & community

Our goal is simple, give everyone the opportunity to learn, improve and become the best version of themselves on and off the mats.

Whether you want to compete at the highest level or just want to learn a new skill, there’s a place for you at Mata Leão.

📍 Mata Leão Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Come and see what we’re about. 🦁

Photos from Mata Leao Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Halifax's post 04/08/2026

1 year since we got the keys to Mata Leăo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Halifax!

24/07/2026

🦁 MATA LEAO SUBMISSION GRAPPLING 🦁

Another exciting matchup has officially been added to the card… and this one sees two experienced brown belts collide in the 105kg division.

On October 11th, we’ll be hosting our first-ever Mata Leao Submission Grappling event as we celebrate one year since opening our Mata Leăo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Halifax academy.

🥋 Dieter Wegener
Representing Outcast Academy
Brown Belt • 105kg

🆚

🥋 Branden Guest
Representing Diakiese Combat Academy
Brown Belt • 105kg

⏱️ 10-Minute Grappling Match

Two talented brown belts. Ten minutes. No points to hide behind. Submission only.

With both athletes known for pushing the pace, expect an exciting contest with plenty of submission opportunities from start to finish.

The card keeps getting bigger, and we’ve still got more huge matchups to announce. Stay tuned… 👀

Who have you got taking this one? 👇

24/07/2026

🦁 MATA LEAO SUBMISSION GRAPPLING 🦁

Another exciting matchup has officially been added to the card… and this one sees two experienced brown belts collide in the 105kg division. 🤯

On October 11th, we’ll be hosting our first-ever Mata Leao Submission Grappling event as we celebrate one year since opening our Mata Leăo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Halifax academy.

🥋 Dieter Wegener
Representing Outcast Academy
Brown Belt • 105kg

🆚

🥋 Brendan Lee
Representing Diakiese Combat Academy
Brown Belt • 105kg

⏱️ 10-Minute Grappling Match

Two talented brown belts. Ten minutes. No points to hide behind. Submission only.

With both athletes known for pushing the pace, expect an exciting contest with plenty of submission opportunities from start to finish.

The card keeps getting bigger, and we’ve still got more huge matchups to announce. Stay tuned… 👀

Who have you got taking this one? 👇

23/07/2026

Thursday Nogi All Levels – 🦁

Another great session on the mats tonight at Mata Leao Halifax! Great turnout with beginners and experienced grapplers all training together, sharpening technique and getting some quality rounds in.

A massive thank you to everyone who came down. The team continues to grow every week! 👊

🥋 All levels welcome
📍 Mata Leao BJJ Halifax
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Unit 3 Remploy Building, Lightowler Road
Halifax
HX15NB

Opening Hours

Tuesday 6pm - 8:45pm
Thursday 7pm - 9pm
Friday 7pm - 8pm
Saturday 10:30am - 12:30pm
Sunday 11am - 12pm