Maze Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Fantastic experience: I joined this club as a complete beginner earlier this year and I couldn’t ask for a better place to train. The coach is knowledgeable, patient, and create a really welcoming atmosphere. The classes are well-structured, so you’re always learning and improving, and there’s a great balance between technique and rolling. What makes this place special is the community. Everyone, from the coach to training partners, is supportive and encouraging. Even with a busy family life, the atmosphere here has kept me motivated and consistent. It’s also been incredible to see the impact on my daughter. Since joining, her confidence and determination have grown massively. She’s already entered competitions, shown unbelievable courage, and even brought home wins — but more importantly, she’s developed self-belief and resilience that carry over into her everyday life. If you’re considering starting jiu-jitsu — for yourself, your kids, or both — I can’t recommend this club highly enough. It’s truly life-changing.

Fantastic experience: If I could give more stars I would. Our 7 year old has been with the gym for some time now. When he first started he was nervous and only took part in the games side of the training. He was never pressured or made feel less than for not sparring and because of this he was able to do it in his own time (now sparring is his favourite part of training). He has developed so much confidence in himself, made some amazing friends and has found his tribe that he looks forward to seeing every week. The coaches are amazing. They are patient, caring and they know what they're doing. If you are in two minds as to if you should send your child to Maze, all I can say is go for it. They have seating on the side so you can stay and watch your child training and your child will be able to go at the pace they are comfortable at.

Fantastic experience: Maze is great gym with top class coaches Dave the head coach is the real deal black belt from Brazil !I have 5 kids in the kids classes boys and girls from 5 to 12 and they all love it bjj has helped them a lot with their fitness confidence and maken friends I train at the Adult classes and they r great for beginners and pro’s!Well done to all the lads down there keep up the good work

Fantastic experience: A great community spirit, a great place for personal development, self defense, team work . I strongly recommend…

Fantastic experience: I’ve been training with Maze BJJ for around 9 months now. David, and all the coaches at Maze, have been nothing short of amazing. There is a great sense of community and togetherness alongside the gym. It’s been great learning a new skill, improving my fitness, and making some new friends all in a hygienic and well managed gym. Couldn’t recommend them more.

Fantastic experience: I've been training at Maze Bjj for around 6 months . I am really enjoying the training and the environment has been easy to blend into.

Fantastic experience: Great classes for the kids. My son loves it. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Amazing BJJ club, I look forward to walking in the door every evening, especially after a hard day of work, because I know there’s a community of hard working, positive minded people in there who love to train and improve together. I would 100% recommend joining up to anyone who wants to improve strength and fitness, resilliance, learn a new skill and how to defend yourself as well as have a good time and make some friends along the way.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely fantastic gym, dave and all instructors look after the kids so well. Great atmosphere. Highly reccomend to anyone looking to start there kids in martial arts.

Fantastic experience: Everything you’d want and need for a martial arts school. Great instructor in David who has created an extremely welcoming and friendly community of people of all ages, genders, body types. Id highly recommend anyone starting jiu jitsu, no matter your age. Not only is it the most fun sport I’ve ever done, it’s the most challenging, has facilitated the most growth and relieves the most stress. No where better in Athlone to start this journey than with David and Maze BJJ

Fantastic experience: Maze BJJ has been an exceptional journey for my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey. A year ago, I joined their six-week fundamentals course—stiff, skeptical, and secretly hoping to channel the discipline tech icons like Zuckerberg advocate (as a software professional, this resonated deeply). Today, training here twice weekly has reshaped my approach to coding and life. Why Maze BJJ stands out: Beginner-friendly rigour: The fundamentals course deconstructs concepts like guard retention and sweeps into digestible modules. Coach David’s step-by-step breakdowns demystify complexity, and higher belts actively mentor white belts—proof that progress here is collective. Class flexibility: You get to decide how you progress your journey with options like GI/NO-GI training, self-defence scenarios, competition prep, or structured beginner courses. Community-Vibe: A mix of hobbyists and competitors creates a supportive yet challenging environment. Ego-less collaboration is the norm - no judgement. Structured progression: Start with survival basics, then layer complexity. Clear milestones (like mastering shrimp escapes or submitting your first arm bar) make progress tangible. Coaching philosophy: Coach David prioritises live problem-solving over static drills. His competition-tested approach—dissecting real rolls, refining techniques via positional sparring—builds adaptability Maze BJJ isn’t just a gym; it’s a resilience laboratory (and I say this with responsibility). Coach David’s teachings echo Grandmaster Hélio Gracie’s discipline, blending technique with mindset. If you have not signed up yet, just sign up and if you did, just show up - your future self will thank you.

Fantastic experience: Signed my son up to maze after contacting david the head coach, my son had been getting bullied and had lost alot of his out going confident personality, david had excellent advice and assured me that Brazilian jiu-jitsu was the perfect martial art for self defense and confidence, now nearly a year on my son has gotten his confidence back he's also better behaved overall, I would recommend maze Brazilian jiu-jitsu school to anyone who has kids boys or girls great investment in their future to keep your kids safe from bullying and get them on a path to self improvement, both david and his team have the experience knowledge to help any child also the kids seem to really enjoy the classes

Fantastic experience: An exceptional gym with a great atmosphere, where respect, cleanliness and hygiene are top priorities. The mats are always well-maintained, ensuring a safe and comfortable training environment. Coach David is not only highly skilled but also deeply passionate about this sport and his gym.

Fantastic experience: Very kind welcome as a beginner. Great atmosphere and friendly people:)

Fantastic experience: Lovely gym! A lot of effort gone in to making it a really welcoming environment.

Fantastic experience: Maze BJJ is a very welcoming environment. Beginning martial arts can be a daunting experience but the professor here, and the more advanced belts, make each student feel like part of the community. There are few better places to learn the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, meet new people, and improve your cardio and strength levels.

Fantastic experience: Excellent atmosphere and David is a kind and welcoming coach, he also has a great name :)

Fantastic experience: I recently began my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey at Maze BJJ with the beginners course, and I could not be happier with my results. My introduction to the sport has been nothing short of fantastic, thanks to Head Coach David's lessons . The beginner course is designed to help newcomers like me to understand key concepts while gradually establishing confidence on the mat. I've noticed myself getting better with each lesson thanks to a combination of technique breakdowns ,positional training , and live sparring.

Fantastic experience: My experience of maze BJJ has been nothing more than spectacular great coach highly devoted to his students great atmosphere family friendly environment. Maze has changed my life for the better and I’m very greatful I can be apart of it.

Fantastic experience: Maze is Excellent, pleasant environment, clean and organized, Professor David with good teaching and patience with everyone. very attentive and dedicated to ensuring that the student has the best experience possible. Congratulations! I recommend!

Fantastic experience: I've been training Jiu Jitsu at Maze since November 2022, I had a wonderful experience with Sensei David, at that time he allowed me to train for almost 2 months without payment, because I didn't have a job. He said: " Come over and join us, don't worry about how to pay now!" ! I highly recommend Maze BBJ! OSS

Fantastic experience: My son enjoys a lot, the atmosphere is something that we never saw in any other martial arts class, such a friendly place ❤️ David is a great human being and we really trust him. Keep up the great work

Fantastic experience: This place is one of the most welcoming gyms I have ever been in , David the black belt is a small guy very approachable and super kind and cares for every single one of the members , can hands down say he’s changed my life.

Fantastic experience: My kids are really enjoying the Jiu-jitsu classes. Master David is very knowledgeable and great teaching the techniques to them. I highly recommend his classes.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym David is an excellent coach with a wealth of knowledge highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Excellent place to learn Jiu-jitsu with the best coach David. Moreover, real friendly environment where students with any age feel comfortable to learn the "suave" art. 5 stars jiu-jitsu school.

Fantastic experience: Maze bjj is a great place to start learning a new and exciting skill that keeps you fit at the same time . Coach David is a very passionate teacher and instills a sense of community to make a positive learning environment.

Fantastic experience: David is an outstanding bjj practitioner and an even better coach. He is able to teach begginers and graduated students, kids, adults and seniors (believe me it is never too late to start having bjj classes). Maze is certainly my first choice in Ireland and as a GHC black belt I highly recommend it.

Fantastic experience: The friendly team at Maze makes it an inviting place to begin or continue your Jiu Jitsu journey. The incredible instructors make Maze welcoming to anyone regardless of experience or fitness, and I couldn't recommend it more. The sport itself and the friends that facilitate it have definitely changed my life

Fantastic experience: Absolutely stellar team running Maze! So professional, super inclusive, really encouraging and David is the best martial arts instructor I’ve ever had by a landslide!! Thank you Maze!!!

Fantastic experience: David Coelho is the best BJJ coach!

Fantastic experience: At MAZE, I have witnessed remarkable progress in my Jiu-Jitsu journey. His ability to break down complex moves into simple, understandable steps has not only improved my skills on the mat but has also instilled a profound sense of confidence in me. I've learned not just about self-defense but also about discipline, respect, and perseverance through this journey. But beyond the physical aspect, Jiu-Jitsu has transformed my life in so many other ways. It has taught me to remain calm under pressure, to problem-solve efficiently, and to set and achieve goals I never thought possible. The camaraderie among fellow students at this academy is heartwarming, and the friendships I've made here are truly priceless.

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere! Gracie Jiu-Jitsu straight from the source!

Fantastic experience: Great place to train, best trainer and fantastic atmosphere

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym. David runs a great gym, the environment is fantastic and welcoming, and the technical standard is very high. Can't recommend enough, well worth a visit.

Fantastic experience: If you want to start a martial art, then there’s no better place than Maze! Everyone is so friendly and makes you feel like you’re part of the family! David and the guys are all top class

Fantastic experience: Fantastic facility, excellent coaching and a really good atmosphere. Having signed up my son for kids classes and seeing how much he enjoyed it I decided to take part in beginners class. I am now 7 months here and it's been a great journey. Head coach David has been brilliant throughout my jiu jitsui journey.

Fantastic experience: I've been training at Maze for over a year now and the coach David is a master of both bjj and patience. He is incredibly kind and supportive and I've made friends for life. So important for a woman to know how to defend herself too, I would recommend to anyone

Fantastic experience: Great place,awesome environment friendly people and coach.

Fantastic experience: Very welcoming, excellent coach.

Fantastic experience: I signed my 13yr old son up to Maze following 2 years training in the uk. Professor David's respect, approach and instruction to young, old, experienced and inexperienced has to be seen to be appreciated. If you're looking for a club for your son, daughter or yourself, waste no more time and check it out. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend maze as it is a top gym with a great atmosphere and a good team

Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend maze for anyone looking to try out martial arts. Incredibly welcoming and friendly atmosphere. David is an amazing coach.

Fantastic experience: Maze BJJ has a great mix of in depth coaching, friendly community and great exercise. I've learned so much from David in 5 months of training. Would highly recommend to anybody interested in learning a new skill, or an engaging and rewarding form of exercise

Fantastic experience: Maze is a excellent place to training with a strong community of people. Highly recommend to everyone

Fantastic experience: Have been training in maze for nearly 4 months and I've since had my first competition and fights. I have to say I've never trained or been mentored by someone so cool calm and connected. David the head coach is a very easy going and caring man both inside and outside the gym. The atmosphere is amazing so much so I've even brought my cousin and girlfriend down to train. I couldn't recommend the gym more highly.