# Elements BJJ Brighton > Brighton, United Kingdom | #<Affiliation:0x00006323fd828988> ## Overview **Name:** Elements BJJ Brighton **Affiliation:** #<Affiliation:0x00006323fd828988> **Description:** 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." **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 21-21 St James’s Gardens St James’s St Brighton BN2 1RZ, United Kingdom **Phone:** 07940 025 783 **Email:** info@elementsmartialartsbtn.co.uk **Website:** https://elementsmartialartsbtn.co.uk/ **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementsjiujitsu/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElementsMartialArtsBrighton ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Tuesday: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Wednesday: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Thursday: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Friday: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Saturday: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM - Sunday: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM ## Pricing ### Monthly Membership - Adult: £99/month ### Drop-in - Adult: £20/class ## Facilities & Amenities Kickboxing ## Instructors ### Yousuf Nabi - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** 19 years competitive grappling experience, 17 years teaching experience. Multiple times National Champion at Black belt. European Gold medalist at Black belt. Jiu Jitsu Pro event veteran including Polaris Professional and Grapplefest. Ranks #1 overall Black Belt athlete under UKBJJA 2017, 4x British Open Gold medallist, Polaris Pro Veteran, CheckMat team Representative under Marco Canha. ### Adnane Bouchachi - Purple **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt coach, MMA coach ### Anna Zehnpfund - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt coach ### Dani Vlad - Blue **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Accredited International Wrestling coach. Romanian National wrestling champion. ### Dominic Dillon - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** 10 years competitive grappling experience, 15 years teaching experience. Catch wrestling World Champion. Pro MMA fighter. Jiu Jitsu pro event veteran including Polaris professional and Grapplefest. ### JP Savory - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** 13 years grappling experience. Consistent competition experience. ### Jacob Wassif - Purple **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt fundamentals coach ### Junior Teixeira Da Silva - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Pro MMA record 14-6. Multiple Jiu jitsu competition medalist. ### Kim Greaves - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** 19 years grappling experience, 17 years teaching experience. National champion at Brown Belt. Head coach at Elements Haywards Heath. ### Nic Cartwright - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** 17 years grappling experience, 13 years teaching experience. Specialist in kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with over a decade of experience teaching children. ### Oliver Webb - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Submission wrestling coach, MMA coach ### Roman Schnecker - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt coach, Judo Brown Belt ### Sergei Licis - Purple **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt fundamentals coach ### Jordan Smith - Purple **Role:** Assistant **Bio:** 5 years Submission Wrestling experience, 7 years MMA experience, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt ### Robert Diserens - Brown **Role:** Assistant **Bio:** 10 years grappling experience, 4 years teaching experience. ADCC national medalist. ## Programs ### Fundamentals **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Beginner-friendly BJJ program focusing on core techniques and fundamental movements ### Intermediate/Advanced BJJ **Skill Level:** Advanced **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Advanced BJJ training for experienced practitioners ### No-Gi Grappling **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Grappling without the gi, focusing on submission wrestling techniques ### MMA **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Mixed Martial Arts training combining striking and grappling ### MMA Striking **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Striking techniques for MMA including kickboxing and boxing ### Mat Monkeys (Kids BJJ) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Fun and educational BJJ program for children ages 5-9, building confidence, motor skills, and self-defense **Classes:** ### Juniors & Teens BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** BJJ program for older children and teenagers ages 10+, developing skills, discipline, and confidence **Classes:** --- **Last Updated:** March 01, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-kingdom/scotland/brighton/elements-bjj-brighton)