In this age where most kids will choose to just stay home and probably play video games or watch movies, the benefit of making them move out and learn something is paramount. Learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will help your kid stay fit as well as make new friends instead of staying indoors and playing video games. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a perfect example of keeping fit, having fun and socializing. To help you get why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is so important, here are the reasons why: Your child will learn respect and discipline. You have probably seen in movies how the masters of martial arts teach the ..read more

MMA – the fastest growing sports worldwide Mixed martial arts (MMA) is one of the fastest growing sports worldwide. With the rise of promotions like the UFC, Bellator MMA, Invicta FC, and ONE FC onto mainstream sports outlet such as Sky Sports and BT Sport, everyone from children to grandparents are tuning in to watch hair-raising knockouts and bloody battles between cage fighting warriors on television. Every day, more and more of these superfans are strapping on gloves or hopping on the mat to train themselves in their local gym. Maybe you’ve walked by a martial arts gym and envisioned yours ..read more

Head coach, Yousuf Nabi has recently had a published interview with International Men’s magazine and website GQ. What is Jiu-Jitsu? Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a form of martial art which sprung out of followers of judo and Japanese jiu-jitsu in Brazil in the early 1900s. According to Yousuf Nabi, owner of Elements Martial Arts gym in Brighton, the inventors of the sport adapted the pre-existing template to allow it to be used by smaller and weaker people to out-grapple larger opponents. “It works based on getting your opponent onto the ground and then using positioning and leverage to p ..read more

Taking back control The art of self-defence for women It’s a disheartening yet true fact that many women fear being caught off-guard alone at night. Whether it’s heading home from a night out or setting off for a light-night stroll, women have the right to feel safe and secure. Self-defence classes help women to feel more confident and comfortable in the art of self-protection. Our Brighton-based self-defence classes teach women comprehensive self-defence techniques that are proven to boost self-esteem and confidence in self-protection and in dominating an opponent – all from the comfort and c ..read more

Chronic anxiety can be a very debilitating affliction. It might manifest itself when meeting new people, speaking in front of groups, or something as everyday as eating in front of others. There are several coping strategies which come recommended, and to combat anxiety effectively it’s important to make more than a single lifestyle change. Some of the most effective ways to combat social anxiety include eating a balanced diet, practising regulatory breathing, getting involved in community activities, and of course, regular exercise. And what kind of activity helps with all the above? You’ve g ..read more