BJJ Gyms in Brighton, United Kingdom

Elements BJJ Brighton

Established in 2012, Elements Martial Arts has grown to become one of the foremost martial arts academies in Sussex, nurturing international competition success at every level while focusing on helping every person who walks through the doors achieve and exceed their goals. Part of the CheckMat international team via affiliation with Marco Canha's Fight Zone in London, Elements has built a reputation as one of the most successful martial arts schools in Sussex, producing National, Continental, and World Champions. The academy specializes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi Grappling, Mixed Martial Arts, Kickboxing, Freestyle & Submission Wrestling, and offers personal training with a well-equipped lifting and cardio zone. Based in the centre of Brighton, the club is easily accessible by public transport with parking nearby. Elements offers specially designed programs ranging from complete beginners to advanced students, self-defense classes, and comprehensive kids programs starting from age 5. Led by head coach Yousuf Nabi (3rd degree BJJ Black Belt) with 19 years competitive grappling experience and 17 years teaching experience, the coaching team includes multiple black belts and championship competitors. Yousuf ranks as the #1 overall Black Belt athlete under UKBJJA 2017, is a 4x British Open Gold medalist, Polaris Pro veteran, and active competitor since 2005 with an extensive competition record including European and World Championship medals. The team philosophy emphasizes inclusivity and community: "we all are one."