Our Commitment to Equality Diversity & Inclusion

At Nomad Jiu Jitsu, we want our mats to be a place where people can train, learn and enjoy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu without feeling judged, excluded or that they need to fit a particular mould.

Our community is made up of people with different backgrounds, experiences, beliefs, abilities and reasons for training. We value that diversity and believe Jiu Jitsu is better when everyone has a place on the mats.

We are committed to creating a welcoming, respectful and inclusive environment for everyone who trains with us.

Everyone Is Welcome

Nomad welcomes members regardless of:

Race, ethnicity, nationality or cultural background
Religion or belief, including people with no religious belief
Sex or gender
Sexual orientation
Gender identity
Age
Disability
Neurodiversity
Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Socio-economic background

We expect everyone who trains with us to show the same level of respect to their teammates.

We Do Not Tolerate Discrimination

There is no place at Nomad for racism, sexism, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, religious discrimination, ableism, bullying, harassment or any other form of discriminatory behaviour.

This applies to students, coaches, staff, parents, visitors and anyone else involved with the academy.

Discriminatory comments, jokes, slurs, harassment, intimidation or deliberately excluding someone because of who they are will not be accepted.

We take concerns seriously and will respond appropriately in line with our policies and procedures.

Being part of a team means looking after the people you train with. Everyone has a responsibility to help maintain a respectful environment.

Making Training Accessible

We understand that people do not all learn, communicate or move in the same way.

Where appropriate and reasonably practicable, we will make reasonable adjustments to help members participate in training. This might include adapting a drill, changing how a technique is demonstrated, giving someone additional time to understand an instruction, adjusting a training partner or offering an alternative way to participate in a particular exercise.

For children with SEND or additional needs, we are happy to discuss their individual requirements with parents or carers before they start training. We will consider what adjustments may be practical and appropriate within the class, coaching environment and facilities available to us.

We cannot promise adjustments that we are unable to safely or reasonably provide, but we will always have an open conversation about what might work.

Respecting Different Needs

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu involves close physical contact, and we recognise that some people may have particular needs, boundaries or considerations around training.

We encourage members to speak privately with a coach if there is something that could affect their ability to train comfortably or safely.

This might relate to disability, neurodivergence, sensory needs, religious or cultural considerations, gender identity, previous experiences or another personal circumstance.

Where possible, we will work with members to understand their needs and identify practical ways to support their participation.

Conversations about individual needs will be treated respectfully and sensitively.

Children & Young People

Our children's classes follow the same principles of respect, inclusion and dignity.

We recognise that children develop at different rates and have different personalities, abilities and needs. Our coaches aim to adapt their communication and coaching approach to help children understand what they are being asked to do and take part safely.

Parents and carers are encouraged to speak to us about any additional needs or information that would help us support their child.

We will work with families to understand what support may be appropriate and practical within the class environment.

Our Culture

We don't expect everyone at Nomad to be the same.

Our members come from different backgrounds and train for different reasons. Some want to compete, some train for fitness, some are interested in self-defence and others simply enjoy learning and rolling with their teammates.

We don't believe someone needs to look, train or behave a certain way to belong here.

Train hard, train light, compete, don't compete — whatever your reason for being on the mats, respect the people around you.

Raising a Concern

If you experience or witness discrimination, bullying, harassment or behaviour that makes you feel uncomfortable or excluded at Nomad, please speak to James or another member of the coaching team.

You can speak to us privately before or after a class, or contact us directly if you would prefer not to raise something in person.

You do not need to confront the person involved yourself.

We will take concerns seriously and deal with them appropriately and sensitively. Where a concern relates to safeguarding, harassment, discrimination or another serious matter, we may need to take further action in accordance with our relevant policies and procedures.

Our Commitment

Our aim is simple: everyone who comes through our doors should be able to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with dignity, respect and without fear of discrimination.

We will continue to listen to our members, learn from their experiences and look for practical ways to make Nomad a more welcoming and accessible place to train.

Our Commitment to Equality Diversity & Inclusion

At Nomad Jiu Jitsu, we want our mats to be a place where people can train, learn and enjoy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu without feeling judged, excluded or that they need to fit a particular mould.

Our community is made up of people with different backgrounds, experiences, beliefs, abilities and reasons for training. We value that diversity and believe Jiu Jitsu is better when everyone has a place on the mats.

We are committed to creating a welcoming, respectful and inclusive environment for everyone who trains with us.

Everyone Is Welcome

Nomad welcomes members regardless of:

Race, ethnicity, nationality or cultural background

Religion or belief, including people with no religious belief

Sex or gender

Sexual orientation

Gender identity

Age

Disability

Neurodiversity

Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Socio-economic background

We expect everyone who trains with us to show the same level of respect to their teammates.

We Do Not Tolerate Discrimination

There is no place at Nomad for racism, sexism, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, religious discrimination, ableism, bullying, harassment or any other form of discriminatory behaviour.

This applies to students, coaches, staff, parents, visitors and anyone else involved with the academy.

Discriminatory comments, jokes, slurs, harassment, intimidation or deliberately excluding someone because of who they are will not be accepted.

We take concerns seriously and will respond appropriately in line with our policies and procedures.

Being part of a team means looking after the people you train with. Everyone has a responsibility to help maintain a respectful environment.

Making Training Accessible

We understand that people do not all learn, communicate or move in the same way.

For children with SEND or additional needs, we are happy to discuss their individual requirements with parents or carers before they start training. We will consider what adjustments may be practical and appropriate within the class, coaching environment and facilities available to us.

We cannot promise adjustments that we are unable to safely or reasonably provide, but we will always have an open conversation about what might work.

Respecting Different Needs

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu involves close physical contact, and we recognise that some people may have particular needs, boundaries or considerations around training.

We encourage members to speak privately with a coach if there is something that could affect their ability to train comfortably or safely.

This might relate to disability, neurodivergence, sensory needs, religious or cultural considerations, gender identity, previous experiences or another personal circumstance.

Where possible, we will work with members to understand their needs and identify practical ways to support their participation.

Conversations about individual needs will be treated respectfully and sensitively.

Children & Young People

Our children's classes follow the same principles of respect, inclusion and dignity.

We recognise that children develop at different rates and have different personalities, abilities and needs. Our coaches aim to adapt their communication and coaching approach to help children understand what they are being asked to do and take part safely.

Parents and carers are encouraged to speak to us about any additional needs or information that would help us support their child.

We will work with families to understand what support may be appropriate and practical within the class environment.

Our Culture

We don't expect everyone at Nomad to be the same.

Our members come from different backgrounds and train for different reasons. Some want to compete, some train for fitness, some are interested in self-defence and others simply enjoy learning and rolling with their teammates.

We don't believe someone needs to look, train or behave a certain way to belong here.

Train hard, train light, compete, don't compete — whatever your reason for being on the mats, respect the people around you.

Raising a Concern

If you experience or witness discrimination, bullying, harassment or behaviour that makes you feel uncomfortable or excluded at Nomad, please speak to James or another member of the coaching team.

You can speak to us privately before or after a class, or contact us directly if you would prefer not to raise something in person.

You do not need to confront the person involved yourself.

We will take concerns seriously and deal with them appropriately and sensitively. Where a concern relates to safeguarding, harassment, discrimination or another serious matter, we may need to take further action in accordance with our relevant policies and procedures.

Our Commitment

Our aim is simple: everyone who comes through our doors should be able to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with dignity, respect and without fear of discrimination.

We will continue to listen to our members, learn from their experiences and look for practical ways to make Nomad a more welcoming and accessible place to train.