20/08/2026
Sunday was a great day for the gym as we promoted 2 well deserved Black Belts. Mel and Scott π₯
From a personal note, these were the first Black belts I have awarded off my own back.
FYI - you need to be a 2nd Degree Black Belt to be able to give out an official Black Belt.
A proud moment for myself but a great moment for the gym. Let's grow π₯
18/08/2026
Stealth Bolton X Progress Jiu Jitsu Featherlight Gi
Super light - ideal for competition.
Fly the flag π₯
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18/08/2026
Give them skills, not things.
I hear lots of parents say "they don't want to do it anymore" usually when things get a bit hard or they have a few tough rounds.
Letting your child quit when things get tough, what are we teaching them?
Jiu Jitsu is a great vessel to create confidence and mental toughness. I've seen lots of kids come through the gym, low in confidence. I've seen these kids flourish. Yes Jiu Jitsu but also by the people around them.
Don't let them quit.
16/08/2026
Well done on the Black belt, Mel Voss
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Mel has been around for a long time. He is always eager to learn and try put new techniques.
Mel likes to push himself and competes even when his body is telling him no!
Mel picked up Bronze at the Euros earlier this year too.
Well done Mel ππ
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16/08/2026
Well done on the Black Belt Scott Nahajec
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Scott has played a big part in the growth of the gym. Super knowledgeable and a nice guy too.
Did you know he started Jiu Jitsu in 1999? I wasn't even born yet π
Well done Scott!
16/08/2026
Well done on the Brown belt, Jamie Wright
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Always a super tough roll, loves to compete but also helps others in the gym develop.
Well done Jamie π₯
16/08/2026
Well done on the Brown belt coach Adam Clare
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Adam joined us at the start when he was a Blue belt, he plays a big part in our coaching team. He is knowledgeable and has competed against some of the best in the country in the past year.
Well done Adam ππ
16/08/2026
Purple belt for Mack!
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Mack is our wrestling coach but don't sleep on his Jiu Jitsu. Mack is super experienced and a great addition to the gym. One guy you want to be on your team, always has our back!
Well done Mack!
16/08/2026
Well done on the well deserved Blue belt, James Deane ππ
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James has been training for a while, he has been working hard on his game but also his strength and conditioning. Well done π₯