FRESH WAVE JIU JITSU

ABOUT FRESH WAVE JIU JITSU

Fresh Wave Jiu Jitsu is a non-profit, community-driven Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) club based in Dorchester, Dorset. We are a collective of like-minded individuals with a shared goal: creating a welcoming, inclusive, positive environment for training, learning, and self-development through the martial art of Jiu Jitsu.

Our foundations are built upon transparency, mental health awareness, community strength, and the pure love of Jiu Jitsu.

Services

We offer Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for adults of all experience levels. Our approach balances technical progression with physical preparedness and a strong sense of community.

Fresh Wave currently operates out of CrossFit Durnovaria, allowing us to combine high-quality mat space with a performance-focused training environment. This setup supports our value that jiu jitsu is more than just time on the mats, training — it’s about health, resilience and togetherness as a club.

GI Jiu Jitsu

• Traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes in the Gi (Loaners available for new starters) focusing on classic grip fighting, control, sweeps and submissions.

• Structured lessons suitable for all levels — from white belts learning fundamentals, to advanced students refining technique.

NO GI Jiu Jitsu

• Training without the gi, typically in rashguard and shorts, with movement and grips closer to MMA or submission grappling.

• Great for those wanting faster pace and fluidity. Excellent prep for competition or MMA crossover.

Community off the mats

• Community-driven events that support club culture and connection.

• This includes coffee club after open mats, monthly recovery sessions at the Island Sauna, seminars, strength & conditioning support, and mindset/mental health discussions in line with the club’s ethos.

Our Team.

Fresh Wave Jiu Jitsu is led by a passionate team who have trained together for years and share a commitment to quality Jiu Jitsu and an inclusive culture.

Brown belt, Mark brings nearly a decade of mat time, an active competitor with a wealth of experience, formerly running his own academy.

Scott, a purple belt regularly on the mats since 2019 has found his passion for coaching in the last few years and drives the Fresh Wave branding and socials.

Club chairman Chris, also a purple belt and driving force behind the club oversees the running of the club.

And finally, Rob, who has transitioned from the watersports coaching at the Olympic level into a fully fledged Jiujiteiro in recent years and is now a regular face on the local competition circuit.
Alex leads ourYoung Grapplers Program, bringing 15 years of primary teaching experience and a passion to bring young people into the sport.

Together, alongside our fantastic community, the entire team is commmitted to ensuring Fresh Wave has a welcoming and competitive environment, where anyone and everyone can train, grow and belong.

Mark Vickery

Brown Belt Instructor

Scott Harding

Purple Belt Instructor

Rob York

Blue Belt Instructor

Chris Naughton

Club Chairman

Alex Fuhrmann

Young Grapplers Lead

Fresh Wave Affiliations

Pedigo Submission Fighting - MT Vernon - USA

Our affiliation with Pedigo Submission Fighting (PSF) connects Fresh Wave Jiu Jitsu to one of the most respected and competition-proven teams in modern Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

PSF is known globally for producing technically excellent, mentally resilient grapplers, with a strong emphasis on pressure-based grappling, submission efficiency, and competitive readiness. Through this affiliation, our members benefit from:
• A clear, structured technical lineage rooted in competition success
• High-level coaching standards and curriculum alignment
• Exposure to contemporary no-gi and gi systems used at elite levels
• A culture of discipline, humility, and continuous improvement

This partnership ensures our coaching and training environment remain current, effective, and grounded in real-world application—whether your goals are competition, self-development, or long-term progression.

REORG Affiliated Academy

Fresh Wave Jiu Jitsu is a proud ReORG affiliated club, reinforcing our commitment to mental health, inclusivity, and community support.

ReORG is a UK based charity that uses Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to support the mental health and wellbeing of military veterans, emergency service personnel, and those struggling with stress, trauma, or life transition. Our affiliation means:
• Eligible ReORG members can train in a safe, supportive environment
• We uphold safeguarding, welfare, and inclusive coaching standards
• Mental health and wellbeing are treated as core priorities, not afterthoughts
• Our mats remain a place of belonging, purpose, and positive routine

This partnership reflects our belief that jiu jitsu is more than a sport. It’s a tool for resilience, connection, and long-term wellbeing.