Recently we announced some good news for all of the Elements Strength & Conditioning clients so we figured it was only fair if we announce some good news for all […]
How to Care for your Grappler
So you’ve got yourself a grappler – congratulations, you’ve just started a relationship that is equal parts rewarding, mystifying and washing training clothes. Having a grappler of your own can […]
The Kimura Trap & Positions of Transition
The Kimura Trap leads to an excellent series of transitions and submissions. It has been popularised by David Avellan and frequently utilised by such names as Andre Galvao, Keenan Cornelius, […]
The best martial arts blogs you’re probably not reading
I know, I know. Why would you check out any other site on the internet when you have access to the fabulous content hosted right here at Elements Fitness? It’s […]
How to start training BJJ (or any martial art)
Training in a martial art can be one of the most rewarding and positive experiences you can have in your life providing benefits to you physically, mentally and emotionally. That […]
The return of roadwork: Developing aerobic baseline capacity for athletes
A decade or so ago the phrase “roadwork” would have conjured up the image of a tracksuit clad athlete stoically jogging through the early morning mist and up the stairs […]
Things you can say at BJJ, but not to your partner
I’d totally tap him. I love it when they submit. How much do you weigh? Can I have a trial session? I prefer to start standing. I’m actually going with […]
Gym Move News & Timetable
The time for the much prophesied gym move has come. Weep not for legend has it that the new gym location has such wonders as natural light, airflow, working air […]
The Genius of Dr. Kano
Dr. Jigoro Kano is well known as a philosopher, educational reformer and, most famously, the founder of Kodokan Judo. His ideas and concepts completely revolutionised the martial arts landscape and […]
Travelling with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
One of the nice things about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is that you can travel practically anywhere in the world and find somewhere to train. Training in a new academy […]