Sasquatch Studios

Sasquatch Studios: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Sambo in Verwood, Dorset

Sasquatch Studios is a martial arts academy based in Verwood, in the English county of Dorset. Its activity focuses on teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Sambo, and also includes no-gi submission grappling and dedicated children's classes. The academy presents itself as a family-run studio focused on creating a safe and fun environment for training, with both group classes and private sessions.

Disciplines and training programmes

The class offering covers several combat and grappling disciplines:

• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ): martial art and combat sport focused on grappling.
• BJJ Kids: introductory jiu-jitsu programme for children, delivered with a playful approach.
• No Gi: submission grappling without a gi.
• Sambo: Russian martial art developed in the early 1920s.

The centre also organises seminars, competitions and special events throughout the calendar, and has a weekly timetable with activities spread across two spaces: the Main Area and the Mezzanine.

Teaching team

The academy has instructors specialising by discipline:

• Adam Kiely teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is a BJJ black belt and competes regularly in tournaments, having taken part in all belt categories, from white to black.
• Ruslan Neiland leads Sambo. He is a 1st degree black belt in sambo and competes internationally representing the British Sambo Federation in the Dorset area. In addition to sambo, he competes in judo, BJJ and wrestling; he also holds a 1st degree black belt in traditional jiu-jitsu, a BJJ black belt and a green belt in judo. He offers one-to-one private sessions and small group classes for adults.
• Dave Waters teaches submission grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is a BJJ black belt, has experience in mixed martial arts and has competed in professional BJJ both in the UK and abroad.

Training philosophy and atmosphere

According to the academy's own presentation, the aim of its owners is to offer a fun and safe environment for all kinds of practitioners, from full-time athletes to two-year-olds exploring movement. The centre describes itself as a family-run studio that fosters a close-knit atmosphere, with classes adapted to different levels and ages. The academy identifies itself as a Yoga For BJJ affiliate and has a level 1 instructor in this discipline.

Tasters and joining

The academy invites interested people to a free taster session before formalising their registration. Joining is done through an application form available on its website.

Location and contact

Unit 10 Enterprise Park, Verwood, Dorset, BH316YS · Phone: 07834 710441 · Email: info@sasquatchstudios.co.uk