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 […]
2017 is on the Way: Announcements & Timetable Changes
We are proud to announce that Rawan Al-Daghestani will be joining the ranks of Elements Fitness coaches. Many of you already know Rawan as an enthusiastic member of our CMD, Judo, […]
Christmas and New Year Period Opening Hours
The last day of training will be Friday December 23rd and we will be reopening early in the new year. BJJ and CMD classes will resume Wednesday January 4. Strength […]
Belief and patience: the key to progressing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Recently I was listening to social media entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk talking to an aspiring entrepreneur. He posed the question, “Are you losing belief, or do you just wish it was […]
Gymnasticbodies: Foundation One training
Simon is one of our coaches who specialises in one-on-one and small group training. Below he shares his experience and thoughts on participating in the Gymnasticbodies method of training. I have always enjoyed doing bodyweight training. […]
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 […]
My 14 Year Journey to Black Belt
2002 – 2005 – White Belt I was a 21 year old who had just begun a philosophy degree at university. The local video store had allowed me to see […]
Uchikomi
Most judo clubs practice uchikomi. In an ideal world, it looks like this. Uchikomi is repetition training for judo throws. The person practicing a throw goes through all motions of […]
Fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
One thing I consistently notice when training with different Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) coaches and instructors, is that everyone has a different opinion of what techniques are considered fundamental. It got […]