About AVT
Asylum Vale Tudo.
From the Asylum Vale Tudo roots to a serious MMA and BJJ team — built on people, coaching, training, competition and community. You don't have to be a fighter to train here.
Competition credibility
Built for competition.
AVT has developed athletes competing across MMA, BJJ, submission grappling, striking and other combat sports.
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But you don't have to compete.
Most people don't train because they want to become professional fighters. They train because they want to learn, get fitter, challenge themselves and become part of a team.
Social proof
What people say.
Rated 5.0 stars across 500+ Google reviews — one of the highest-rated martial arts gyms in Yorkshire.
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James W.
2 months ago
"Absolutely the best MMA gym in Yorkshire. The coaching team is world class and the atmosphere is welcoming for all levels."
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Sarah L.
1 month ago
"Started as a complete beginner and felt welcomed from day one. The coaches genuinely care about your progress. Cannot recommend enough."
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Mike R.
3 weeks ago
"Top tier facilities and coaching. Whether you want to compete or just get fit, this is the place to train in Leeds."
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Tom B.
5 months ago
"My son trains in the youth academy and the difference in his confidence is incredible. Coach Tom and the team are amazing with the kids."
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Priya K.
2 weeks ago
"The BJJ sessions are fantastic. Great instruction from a variety of teachers and everyone is so supportive. Best decision I made joining."
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Chris D.
4 months ago
"Walked in nervous as a beginner, walked out wanting to come back every day. The culture here is something special."
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Leah M.
1 month ago
"From striking to grappling, the level of coaching across every discipline is elite. Danny, Jay and the whole team are incredible."
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Owen T.
3 months ago
"Best gym I've ever trained at. The sparring is high level but controlled, and the community pushes you to be better every session."
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Nadia H.
2 months ago
"The women's environment is so welcoming. Never felt intimidated and the coaching is second to none. Five stars all day."
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Sam P.
6 months ago
"Been training here over a year now. The progress I've made is unreal. If you're thinking about starting, just do it."
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Ben F.
3 weeks ago
"Professional, friendly and genuinely the best MMA team in the North. The wrestling sessions alone are worth the membership."
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Amy C.
1 month ago
"My daughter loves the youth academy classes. The discipline and respect she's learned goes way beyond the mats. Thank you AVT."
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James W.
2 months ago
"Absolutely the best MMA gym in Yorkshire. The coaching team is world class and the atmosphere is welcoming for all levels."
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Sarah L.
1 month ago
"Started as a complete beginner and felt welcomed from day one. The coaches genuinely care about your progress. Cannot recommend enough."
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Mike R.
3 weeks ago
"Top tier facilities and coaching. Whether you want to compete or just get fit, this is the place to train in Leeds."
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Tom B.
5 months ago
"My son trains in the youth academy and the difference in his confidence is incredible. Coach Tom and the team are amazing with the kids."
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Priya K.
2 weeks ago
"The BJJ sessions are fantastic. Great instruction from a variety of teachers and everyone is so supportive. Best decision I made joining."
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Chris D.
4 months ago
"Walked in nervous as a beginner, walked out wanting to come back every day. The culture here is something special."
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Leah M.
1 month ago
"From striking to grappling, the level of coaching across every discipline is elite. Danny, Jay and the whole team are incredible."
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Owen T.
3 months ago
"Best gym I've ever trained at. The sparring is high level but controlled, and the community pushes you to be better every session."
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Nadia H.
2 months ago
"The women's environment is so welcoming. Never felt intimidated and the coaching is second to none. Five stars all day."
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Sam P.
6 months ago
"Been training here over a year now. The progress I've made is unreal. If you're thinking about starting, just do it."
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Ben F.
3 weeks ago
"Professional, friendly and genuinely the best MMA team in the North. The wrestling sessions alone are worth the membership."
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Amy C.
1 month ago
"My daughter loves the youth academy classes. The discipline and respect she's learned goes way beyond the mats. Thank you AVT."
Inside AVT
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Real mats. Real training. Real community. A look inside the AVT room.
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