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YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE.​

The Foundry brings strength training, running and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu together in Royton — with expert coaching and a community that makes you want to keep coming back.

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OUR CLASSES

LIFT

Get stronger with a plan. Coached strength sessions focused on good technique, progressive training and building confidence with the weights.

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RUN STRONG

Build strength that supports your running. Targeted sessions for stronger legs, better control and the demands of roads, trails and hills.

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BRAZILIAN
JIU JITSU

Learn the technique. Put it into practice. Gi and No-Gi sessions combining coaching, positional drills and live training, with a welcoming team to progress alongside.

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THE FOUNDRY PHILOSOPHY

At The Foundry, we believe good coaching, consistent effort and the right people around you make all the difference. Through strength training, running and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we help you build confidence, develop your skills and push beyond what you thought possible. Whatever your starting point, you belong here.

The Studio

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Matt Burns

Founder and lead coach at The Foundry, Matt brings together strength training, running and over a decade of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience. He’s built Foundry around proper coaching, hard work and a community where everyone feels welcome. Whether you’re starting from scratch or training to compete, his aim is the same: help you get stronger, build confidence and achieve more than you thought possible.

  • Founder & Lead Coach at The Foundry

  • Level 3 Qualified Personal Trainer

  • Strength & Running Coach

  • Over 10 Years’ Grappling Experience

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt

Member Stories

“The strength coaching here is world-class. I've seen a total transformation in my power and technique since joining the Foundry.”

[STRENGTH MEMBER]

“Matt's coaching is intense but always supportive. The community here is the best in Oldham.”

[RUNNING MEMBER]

“The kids' BJJ sessions are fantastic. It's a safe, fun environment where discipline is taught through play.”

[PARENT]

“Foundry is the only place where I feel like I'm getting serious coaching in a welcoming community. The space is raw and industrial, which is exactly what I was looking for.”

[ADULT GRAPPLING MEMBER]

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