About Us
Champion athletes aren’t just born - they’re selected, trained, moulded and tested. Grand Union BJJ Northampton has been a competitive force in the United Kingdom. We hone raw talent to maturity with quality coaching, primal workouts and a true love of the sport. Teamwork, perseverance, sportsmanship - those are the hallmarks of Grand Union BJJ Northampton. We have no politics here. Everyone is welcome to come and train, no matter what team they’re affiliated with. We made it our mission to provide everyone with the best possible environment in which to learn and practice Jiu Jitsu. Be respectful, be positive, be honest, train hard and fight the hardest. Come and train with us anytime
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Instructors

Nas Alganga
Professor
Professor Nas is a Black belt under Prof. Roger Gracie.
Nas has practiced martial arts throughout his life, with considerable experience in Kickboxing, k1 and MMA before finding his place in Brazilian JiuJitsu in his thirties. Hard work, dedication, an open mind, and many hours on the mat lead him to compete successfully at the highest levels. Nas has earned many titles as a competitor including multiple time European champion here's a snapshot of some accomplishments in competition:
2017 Black Belt IBJJF European Championship Gold
2015 Brown Belt IBJJF European Championship Silver
2014 Purple Belt IBJJF European Championship Bronze
2012 Purple Belt IBJJF European Championship Gold
IBJJF Official Referee Certification
Team Photos
Summer Grading 2019
Timetable

Nas Alganga Team
Academy Partnerships

Filipe Matos BJJ
Unit 5 Templar park Ind Est, Torrington Ave, CV4 9AP, Coventry
JIU JITSU HEAD COACH - Professor Filipe Matos Black belt

The Chapel Gym
The Epiphany Church, NN17 1TU Corby
JIU JITSU HEAD COACH - Professor Nas Alganga Black belt 1st degree
JIU JITSU COACH - Instructor Jakub Rzucidlo Black belt

Shudan MMA
43 Great Park Street, NN8 4PH Wellingborough
JIU JITSU HEAD COACH - Professor Nas Alganga Black belt 1st degree
JIU JITSU COACH - Instructor Mark Badham Purple belt

Checkmate Fight Club Malta
De La Salle College, St Edwards street, Birgu, Malta
JIU JITSU HEAD COACH - Professor Nas Alganga Black belt 1st degree
JIU JITSU COACH - Instructor Charlo Spiteri Purple belt