Progress Starts Here. Excellence Follows.
Jiu Jitsu, Elevated.
State of the Art gym
Serious space, no wasted energy. Everything you need, nothing you don’t. Just a clean, focused environment built for people who show up and put in the work.
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Icon is more than just a place to train — it’s a complete environment built to support every part of your Jiu Jitsu lifestyle. From premium mat space to strength and conditioning, recovery, and a welcoming members’ community, everything you need is under one roof
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Icon BJJ offers engaging kids’ classes designed to help children build confidence, discipline, and respect while having fun on the mats. Through structured sessions, kids develop coordination, fitness, and practical self-defence skills in a positive, supportive environment — learning valuable life skills that carry over into school and everyday life
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Icon BJJ offers adult classes for all levels, whether you’re stepping onto the mats for the first time or looking to progress your game. Training includes both Gi and No Gi Jiu Jitsu — giving you the opportunity to develop technical precision using the traditional uniform, as well as faster-paced, no-uniform grappling. It’s a complete approach to building skill, fitness, and confidence in a supportive and challenging environment.
World Class coaching, world class training partners
Icon BJJ Belfast is a Jiu Jitsu destination for everyone, from complete beginners to experienced athletes. Jiu Jitsu is often described as physical chess — a martial art built on timing, technique, and leverage rather than brute strength. It’s one of the most effective ways to improve fitness, build confidence, and develop practical self-defence skills. At Icon BJJ Belfast, you’ll train under expert coaches in a welcoming, high-quality training environment. More than just a gym, it’s a supportive community where you can grow on and off the mats. Whether you’re looking to challenge your body, sharpen your mind, or both, your journey starts the moment you step on the mat.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Typical schedule includes:
Early morning classes (Gi & No-Gi)
Midday fundamentals & competition training
Evening classes (Beginner → Advanced)
Kids & Youth programmes
Competition-focused sessions
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact forwe’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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At Icon BJJ Belfast, we’ve built a culture that puts learning and respect before ego.
That means:
No cliques, no intimidation — just a welcoming environment from day one
Coaches who are present, engaged, and invested in your progress
Structured classes designed to help you improve every session
A team atmosphere where everyone helps each other get better
We combine high-level coaching with a down-to-earth culture, so whether you’re stepping on the mats for the first time or preparing to compete, you’ll feel supported and challenged in equal measure.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
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We offer flexible membership options to suit different training goals, including both monthly and annual plans.
To get full details on pricing and availability, simply get in touch via our contact form or email — we’ll guide you through the options and answer any questions.
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Nothing complicated — just:
Comfortable gym clothes (t-shirt and shorts)
A water bottle
A change of clothes
When you join, we’ll provide you with a free Gi, so you’re fully set up from day one.
A great and welcoming place to train and learn. From day one you are put at ease. You learn somethig new and provided with a brilliant workout
– Dave bradley, Current Member
Our Mission
At Icon BJJ Belfast, we believe Jiu Jitsu should be open to anyone willing to step on the mat and put in the work. We bring together high-level coaching, a great training environment, and a strong community — no ego, no shortcuts, just quality training made accessible.
Jiu Jitsu is more than technique. It’s a tool for personal growth. The mat has a way of revealing who you are under pressure, and through that process, we help our members build real resilience — the kind that carries into everyday life with calm, clarity, and confidence.
Icon BJJ Belfast is built around balance. A place where you can train hard, improve your fitness, and be part of a supportive, like-minded community. This isn’t just somewhere you train — it’s somewhere you grow.
At Icon, we train, we improve, and we support each other — building strength that goes far beyond the mats.
Take your training to the next level
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David Terry
Head Coach
I am a BJJ black belt and I have trained with the Icon Team under Zé Marcello for over 17 years. I loved the culture of the global Icon team as soon as I joined and it was exciting to be able to open my own Icon school and carry on our culture of no ego training, welcoming so many new starters to the sport. -
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Dave Hill
Deputy Head Coach / Wrestling Coach
I began training in MMA and Wrestling in 2005, leading to me winning 3 national MMA titles; fighting on Tuff N Uff in Las Vegas and competing at the professional level.Each year I like to go and travel round the world to train at and experience different gyms.
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Tony McMorrow
Childrens Programme Director
Being a qualified Youth/Community worker for over 25 years with extensive expertise working with kids with disabilities, complex needs like ADHD, ASD , anger problems and running projects focusing on a group work setting, it was natural for me to get involved with the kids programmes at Icon. -
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Zé Marcello
Icon Founder
Zé Marcello (sixth degree black belt) went from training on wooden floors in Brazil to creating a jiu-jitsu association with more than 140 affiliates.Icon Jiu Jitsu team founder and head coach, now living permanently in England.
