Chris Pritchard
Head Coach
7th Dan in Karate and Kickboxing. Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt, promoted three times by Royce Gracie, most recently to Professor. Training since 1986 and founder of PMA Martial Arts.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes in Caernarfon
BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU CLASSES IN CAERNARFON
This Isn't Sport BJJ
SELF-DEFENCE THAT WORKS IN REAL LIFE — NOT SPORT BJJ FOR MEDALS. LED BY CHRIS PRITCHARD, BLACK BELT UNDER ROYCE GRACIE
Most BJJ schools train you to win competitions. We train you to protect yourself and the people you care about. Every technique we teach is built for real-world situations — standing, on the ground, and everything in between.
That's the difference between sport Jiu-Jitsu and what we do.
The Programme
About the BJJ Fundamentals Programme — Caernarfon
Our Fundamental Curriculum is a beginner-friendly 28-lesson programme covering over 100 real-world self-defence techniques. Every lesson is structured to build your confidence and capability from the ground up.
After completing the Fundamental Programme, students can progress to the Advanced Programme, which focuses more deeply on self-defence combinations, reaction time, and technical refinement.
Who It's For? You don't need any experience, any level of fitness, or any martial arts background. Every student starts as a beginner and trains at their own pace with the right partners.
- Grappling Techniques
- Throwing Techniques
- Striking Techniques
- Standing Self-Defence Techniques
Your Coaches
Meet Your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Coaches
Josh Roberts
Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Coach
Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt | Fundamental & Advanced Jiu Jitsu Coach
Roger Mousley
Fundamental Jiu Jitsu Coach
Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu 360 Level 1 Coach
Where to Find Us
FIND OUR BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU CLASSES IN CAERNARFON
Beginner classes run Monday and Wednesday at 6:30pm, plus Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00am. Tuesday and Thursday evenings are for advanced students. Find us at Unit 1, South Road, Caernarfon — opposite McDonald's and right next door to Tesco, making us one of the easiest martial arts schools in Gwynedd to find and get to. Whether you're coming from Caernarfon itself, Llanrug, Felinheli, Bethel, or Penygroes, we're just a short drive away.
PMA Martial Arts Caernarfon is one of 8 established schools across North Wales — part of a proven network that has been building confident, disciplined people in the region for years.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
None at all. Every programme is built for complete beginners through to advanced students — beginners are partnered with beginners, so you'll never feel out of your depth.
5-Star Reviews
What Our Members Say
I’ve been training bjj here for a while now and it’s been class. The coaches are knowledgeable and push you to improve, but it’s still a really friendly environment. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, you’ll feel comfortable here. Proper solid gym!!
Gari Owen
Visited the gym following recommendations from friends. I was very impressed.... straight away I was given a warm welcomed by Chris and the team. It's a very professional gym. Skilled Jiu Jitsu coaches that want to invest in the development of their students. Will definitely be returning, next time I am in the area.
Gareth
I've been attending Jiu-jitsu classes here at PMA Caernarfon for about 2 months now and in my opinion the membership is absolutely worth every penny… I have never met more friendlier staff; they always make an effort to put a smile on other peoples faces… I can't reccomend them enough
Dylan Owen