Cambridgeshire, UK

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
in Peterborough

Q: Where is Icon BJJ Peterborough?

Unit 10 Alpha Business Park, Mallard Road, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8YG.

Q: Do you offer classes for children?

Yes. Kids classes run on Tuesday (17:00 to 17:45) and Saturday (11:55 to 12:40).

Q: What is the difference between a Gi class and an open mat?

A Gi class is instructor-led with a warm-up, technique drilling, and supervised sparring rounds. Open mat is an unstructured sparring session where students roll freely. New students should attend regular classes first.

Q: Can I try a class before committing?

Yes. Contact us to arrange a free trial. No commitment or membership required for your first session.

Q: Is Icon BJJ Peterborough part of a wider network?

Yes. Icon BJJ operates academies across the UK, Portugal, and France under the leadership of founder Zé Marcello. Your progress and membership are recognised across the whole network.

Championship-level instruction for all levels. Kids and adult classes in Bretton, led by 5-time IBJJF European Champion Delroy McDowell.

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6° Black Belt Founder

5x IBJJF European Champion

1997 World Champion Lineage

7 Weekly Sessions

Competition-proven instruction rooted in a world-class lineage

Icon BJJ Peterborough is part of the global Icon BJJ network, founded and led by Zé Marcello, a 6th degree black belt whose lineage runs directly through the founding Gracie family via Carlson Gracie.

The Peterborough academy is headed by Delroy McDowell, a black belt under Zé Marcello and one of the most decorated competitors in UK BJJ. Delroy has won the IBJJF Europeans five times and earned his black belt with a gold medal at the British Open 2015. He brings that competitive experience directly into his coaching, with a structured syllabus designed to progress students at every level.

New students are guided through a dedicated Fundamentals programme before joining the main Gi sessions and open mat sparring.

About Zé Marcello

Lineage

Carlos Gracie Founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Helio Gracie Co-founder
Carlson Gracie Black Belt
Sérgio "Bolão" Souza Black Belt
Zé Marcello 6th Degree Black Belt / Founder, Icon BJJ
Delroy McDowell Black Belt / Head Instructor, Peterborough

Head Instructor

Delroy McDowell

Black Belt under Zé Marcello

5x IBJJF European Champion

1st British Open 2015 (Brown Belt)

Delroy McDowell is a black belt under Zé Marcello and one of the UK's most successful BJJ competitors. A five-time IBJJF European Champion, Delroy's gold medal at the British Open 2015 at brown belt earned him his promotion to black belt. He has since led numerous students to victory at European and national BJJ competitions.

Delroy moved into Icon Peterborough to bring championship-level coaching to the city. His classes combine a structured technical syllabus with the competitive edge that comes from years on the competition mat.

Class Timetable

Seven sessions per week across Gi, Fundamentals, Kids, and Open Mat. New students: start with Fundamentals on Tuesday or Sunday.

Tuesday

17:00 – 17:45 Kids Class
18:30 – 20:00 Gi Class
20:00 – 21:00 Fundamentals

Thursday

18:30 – 20:00 Gi Class

Friday

18:30 – 20:00 Open Mat

Saturday

11:55 – 12:40 Kids Class

Sunday

10:00 – 11:00 Fundamentals
10:00 – 11:30 Open Mat

New students: Open mat sessions are sparring-only. Book your first class on a Tuesday, Thursday, or Sunday. Most new students spend around four weeks in Fundamentals before joining the main Gi class.

Timetable correct at time of publication. Contact us to confirm before your first visit.

Kids BJJ in Peterborough

We run two dedicated kids sessions each week: Tuesday (17:00 to 17:45) and Saturday (11:55 to 12:40). Classes are designed for children of all ages and experience levels.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches children to solve problems under pressure, build physical confidence, and develop discipline and respect for others. Our coaching staff create a structured, safe, and encouraging environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Icon BJJ Peterborough?

Do you offer classes for children?

What is the difference between a Gi class and an open mat?

Can I try a class before committing?

Is Icon BJJ Peterborough part of a wider network?

Find Us

Alpha Business Park
Unit 10, Mallard Road
Bretton
Peterborough
PE3 8YG

Phone 01733 889 800 Email zemarcello@me.com

Also serving:

Werrington, Gunthorpe, Eye, Deeping St James, Stamford, Market Deeping, Whittlesey