VRTX Grapple

Our First Official Affiliate

We are incredibly proud to announce a major milestone for our academy — the launch of our first official affiliate, VRTX Grapple, led by our very own homegrown talent, Jared Eaton.

This partnership represents the evolution of our vision: to build and support a growing community of dedicated martial artists who carry forward the values, standards, and spirit of our academy. Seeing one of our own take the next step and open an academy of his own is something we celebrate with immense pride.

Who Is Jared Eaton?

A standout among our athletes, Jared has represented our academy with distinction on some of the biggest stages in the sport. His achievements include:

• BJJ Black Belt

• IBJJF European No-Gi Champion 2025

• Polaris Veteran

• Grapple Fest Veteran

More than his competitive résumé, Jared embodies the qualities we aim to instill in every student who trains with us — discipline, humility, technical excellence, and a genuine passion for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. From his first day on the mats with us over 8 years ago to leading his own teamas a black belt, his journey has been inspiring to witness.

Introducing VRTX Grapple

Located within the VRTX Fitness facility, VRTX Grapple brings high-level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction to a new and growing community. Jared’s teaching reflects the same standards and philosophy he developed here, combined with his own competition-tested experience.

Whether you’re new to BJJ or a seasoned practitioner, VRTX Grapple offers an environment built on technical growth, hard training, and authentic martial arts culture.

👉 Learn more about VRTX Grapple:
Visit the website: vrtxfitness.co.uk/vrtx-grapple
Follow on Instagram: @vrtx_grapple