Yokai Grappling Academy
For Martial Arts Club of the Year, Merseyside 2026
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Yokai Grappling Academy is an independent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling school based on Hornby Boulevard in the Bootle area. It is led by black belt instructors Phil Bennett and Joe Anderson. The academy offers Gi and No-Gi classes alongside regular open mat sessions. Its programmes accommodate beginners and experienced grapplers in a dedicated training environment.
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