Welcome to Totem Grappling Club!

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Happy members and parents

  • SJ Morris

    I've been to a few gyms in Stoke, some of which were good and some not so good. I'm quite confident that Horizon [now Totem] is the best fit for me by a mile

  • Kieran Breese

    Really welcoming environment, Jon’s teaching is very helpful and it’s always a great workout. Would recommend anyone looking into BJJ to give it a go

  • Katie Hopewell

    Can’t recommend this place enough. Been going for a few months now and it’s such a lovely place with great people. As a female I was abit nervous as first but everyone is so welcoming and supportive.

  • Harry Thorley

    Great team and a fun environment to train in. Progression is quick and noticeable thanks to Jon’s commitment and teaching style, and I’ve honestly never had so much self-confidence since starting BJJ. Very affordable and highly recommended.

  • Dan Hamilton

    Their timetable has classes throughout the week from morning, afternoon, evening and weekends so there's always time to train and offer multiple kids classes a week.

  • carina collinson

    Since starting here 2 years ago, my children have developed lots of confidence and important skills. It is a very reasonable cost meaning that my children can come to several sessions a week. They are both very happy and made lots of friends.

  • Paul Adams

    This place has really helped both my boys improve not just their skills, but also it’s given them a big confidence boost and taught them some very important life lessons thanks to Jon’s coaching.

  • Ria ley

    I was looking for somewhere for my daughters to go to learn material arts.... Jon came highly recommended, and I'm so glad we went along [...] In 4 months my girls have grown so much in confidence, they love their Tuesday and Saturday classes.

  • Sophie Bamford

    Jon is fantastic with all the kids, he teaches all kinds of skills that school doesn't! My boy was welcomed with open arms and made to feel safe and valued - you can't put a price on that. 1000% recommended.

  • Karl Cooper

    He is amazing with the kids always takes the time needed to explain and get the kids to understand and it's well structured and balanced also the adult classes he does are superb

  • SJ Morris

    I've been to a few gyms in Stoke, some of which were good and some not so good. I'm quite confident that Horizon [now Totem] is the best fit for me by a mile

  • Kieran Breese

    Really welcoming environment, Jon’s teaching is very helpful and it’s always a great workout. Would recommend anyone looking into BJJ to give it a go

  • Katie Hopewell

    Can’t recommend this place enough. Been going for a few months now and it’s such a lovely place with great people. As a female I was abit nervous as first but everyone is so welcoming and supportive.

  • Harry Thorley

    Great team and a fun environment to train in. Progression is quick and noticeable thanks to Jon’s commitment and teaching style, and I’ve honestly never had so much self-confidence since starting BJJ. Very affordable and highly recommended.

  • Dan Hamilton

    Their timetable has classes throughout the week from morning, afternoon, evening and weekends so there's always time to train and offer multiple kids classes a week.

  • carina collinson

    Since starting here 2 years ago, my children have developed lots of confidence and important skills. It is a very reasonable cost meaning that my children can come to several sessions a week. They are both very happy and made lots of friends.

  • Paul Adams

    This place has really helped both my boys improve not just their skills, but also it’s given them a big confidence boost and taught them some very important life lessons thanks to Jon’s coaching.

  • Ria ley

    I was looking for somewhere for my daughters to go to learn material arts.... Jon came highly recommended, and I'm so glad we went along [...] In 4 months my girls have grown so much in confidence, they love their Tuesday and Saturday classes.

  • Sophie Bamford

    Jon is fantastic with all the kids, he teaches all kinds of skills that school doesn't! My boy was welcomed with open arms and made to feel safe and valued - you can't put a price on that. 1000% recommended.

  • Karl Cooper

    He is amazing with the kids always takes the time needed to explain and get the kids to understand and it's well structured and balanced also the adult classes he does are superb

Martial Arts

Learn more about what we offer.

  • No-Gi Grappling

    Faster paced and more modern variant of Jiu Jitsu with more leg-locks and wrestling.

  • Gi Grappling

    This evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo allows for more control and submissions using the traditional uniform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still deciding? Here are the questions we hear most before a first class.

What are the costs for classes?

Your first class is free! You can check out our membership page to see the latest options available and choose what's best for you.

Do I need to buy anything extra?

No. We allow our students to wear athletic clothes they already own. For regular practitioners, they will often purchase things such as a gumshield and also some specific no-gi or gi attire when they can.

How is grappling different from other martial arts?

Grappling is the modern version of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and Submission wrestling. It integrates these different traditions alongside embracing modern sport science. We value learning and community over strict and fxed traditions.