A young entrepreneur and athlete has decided to expand his booming martial arts business.

Bollington resident George Stephens currently teaches Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the Adelphi Mill with his new company Stealth BJJ Macclesfield.

This was in a free studio room inside the gym AW Muscle & Fitness.

However, he is now targeting a studio space of his own in Macclesfield.

Expanding a business during the cost of living crisis is no mean feat. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

"My jiu-jitsu gym was opened in August 2022 and I never imagined that it would grow so well, to the point that I need a bigger space as quickly as this," said George.

"Since opening I haven't taken a penny out of the business, saving everything I can, knowing that the dream was to expand, but I didn't think it would be this quick.

"Obviously, this expansion comes with a hefty cost, and whilst I have managed to save most of the start-up costs, I am still about £3000 short.

"If anyone is willing to help me fulfill my dream of running a successful BJJ gym, it would be very greatly appreciated."

BJJ is short for Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and Stealth is the name of the franchise George has linked up with. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

April sees George moving into the premises, and redecorating it with his positive branding.

So he has decided to launch a GoFundMe to help cover the initial high start-up costs to get the next level of his business going, which could see him teach the martial art to more Maxonians than ever before.

"Stealth BJJ Macclesfield is a place for you to come and learn jujitsu and make new friends," added George. 

"Jiu-jitsu is really good for strength, posture and to help lose weight."

As well as being a national champion, George is a brown belt in the sport. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

A national jiu-jitsu champion in his own right, you can read our previous article with George on this link.

You can donate to his fundraiser HERE, where he's already raised over ten per cent of the funds.

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