Established by Brenden Flanagan in 2013. Brenden opened an MMA club (TEAM BATCAVE) during his semi-professional career as an MMA competitor whilst competing in various other combat sports, between 2007 and 2017.

 

Brenden is now retired from MMA, but still an active competitor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and other grappling styles.

 

Our MMA club had much success in Boxing, Muay Thai and Grappling over the years, led by our a highly knowledgeable team of coaches and Brenden.

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With Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu being one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Brenden a black belt himself and his team are now focused on training and developing the next generation of grapplers at Carlson Gracie Bracknell. 

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Many clubs in the area are now offering Jiu-Jitsu because of the impact it is having around the world. So why not train with experts who practice and compete in the sport on a regular basis.

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Brenden and the team hold a list of accolades and medals from competitions around the UK and Europe. And are only getting bigger and better as more students join the club.

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Brenden has been involved in MMA since a young teen in the late 90's, turning his hobby into a semi professional career through his 20's. Before hanging up his gloves to focus on a career of coaching and developing the clubs future now in his late 30's.

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After 10 successful years at the Bracknell Leisure Centre, we moved the team and family-run club to a fantastic space Binfield Village. Soley for us and our students.

 

Originally from Binfield himself, attending Binfield primary, was a member with the local scouts and even joined in a performance with the Binfield bards.

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Brenden hopes to give back to the community he grew up in.