Most people who start with us aren’t fighters, and have no interest in becoming one. They’re people who want to move better, feel stronger, and learn something genuinely rewarding — without it feeling like a chore or a contest.
What they didn’t expect was just how good it would feel to switch their phone off for an hour and focus on something completely different. Martial arts has a way of clearing the head that the treadmill never quite manages.
You don’t need to be fit, flexible or experienced. You’ll be look after by the coaches and other members and you won’t be thrown in at the deep end. Our Thursday 6pm beginners’ session is a relaxed, fully-coached class built for exactly this — people trying it for the first time, in good company, with no expectations.
Here’s what sets Elevate apart: the people teaching you are the real thing. Black belts under Roger Gracie. World and European champions. Coaches with decades of experience who’ve trained at the most prestigious academies in the world — and who are every bit as patient with a first-timer as they are with a competitor. That depth of knowledge is rare. Having it delivered in such a friendly, down-to-earth environment is rarer still.
For three days, every class is open to you — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, kickboxing, MMA and strength & conditioning — so you can find what suits you, at your own pace.