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Eidson BJJ

Eidson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in San Diego, CA, has been building a supportive martial arts community since founder Andrew Eidson first stepped onto the mat in 1992. The academy offers comprehensive training in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo in a family-friendly, non-ego environment where students of all ages and skill levels thrive. Head instructor Andrew Eidson holds a 3rd-degree black belt in BJJ and is also a black belt in Judo. He began practicing Judo in 1992 after being inspired by The Karate Kid, and transitioned to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 1999, training under 6th-degree coral belt Paulo Fernando Agusto. After earning his black belt and testing in São Paulo, Brazil, Andrew is registered under the Federação Paulista de Jiu-Jitsu. The academy is also guided by Sensei Paulo Fernando, a uniquely distinguished 7th-degree coral belt in both Judo and BJJ, who has won 34 gold medals in various championships and established one of the largest martial arts academies in the U.S. after moving to San Diego in 1997. The academy's teaching philosophy has evolved from creating competitors to supporting families and building community connections. Eidson BJJ emphasizes process-oriented training that celebrates every victory, focusing on consistent improvement over rapid advancement. Students benefit from practical, leverage-based techniques that work in real-life situations, safe sparring at full intensity, and a welcoming atmosphere that extends beyond class time. The academy offers specialized programs for kids (ages 4+), teens, and adults, with classes segmented by age and skill level to ensure proper development. Training includes fundamentals, intermediate, advanced, no-gi, open mat, and competition classes throughout the week.

Elements BJJ Brighton

Established in 2012, Elements Martial Arts has grown to become one of the foremost Martial arts academies in Sussex. Not only nurturing international competition success at every level but also focussing on helping every person who walks through the doors and wants to learn to achieve and exceed their goals. The main enquiries we get are by people who are curious about training for a variety of reasons. We see this curiosity grow into a passion. As our new students get more engaged in training, something even more remarkable happens. They become sharper because they’re inspired. They get in the best shape of their lives, not through monotonous workouts, but by doing something they love. They become even better versions of themselves. This is really rewarding to watch because it happened to everyone who has stepped into the academy and stuck with it before you, and sharing that is the reason we have Elements Martial Arts.