New Video Section

We have a brand new video section.

This is a great area where you can watch loads of material and every week there will be new footage added

Why not check it out - Click Here

New Site Applications

We have a brand new site with a load of features and applications to help all the members out.

As well as a cool new look we hope its easy to find whatever you want and we have added a members only section where all members can log on and view all that is available in the restricted area.

There is also a new video section being added with tons of footage from guys at the Academy ranging over 15 years.

There is a store being added too so you can purchase merchandise online and there is much, much more being added over the coming weeks so please be patient and check back regular

3 Golds, 1 Silver & 1 Bronze Medal

There was another team scoop of the medals this weekend at the BJJ tournament whith the boys taking the medals and ripping up the division proving again what a strong team we have at the Combat Sports Academy.

Props goes out to all the guys but a big shout out for Batsey who got bronze medal after his hard training!

Lets crack on with the training for the next competition

Combat Grappling League

Abdul Hiat, Olie Mathius, Chunky,Rooney, Mike Beer, Conner & Marvin all take medals at the Combat Grappling League!

Well done lads, now lets train harder and work on our weaknesses

Taekwondo Classes For Kids

Taekwondo classes are starting up for kids from 1st September and will be on every Wednesday after that Starting at 4pm -4.40 for 5-8 year olds and 4.45pm-5.30pm for 9-15 year olds.

The classes will be taken by Black Belt Steve Okeeffe who is also a former European and World Champion in Taekwondo.

Please ask at reception to enroll your children in this additional kid’s lesson

Steve OKeeffe Wins

Steve fought a great fight in london on the evening of 8th August which lasted less then 2 minutes.

Again this victory is down to the shear hard work put in and the endless amounts of drilling and sparring.

This fight Steve was fit and only had to go a little into the fight but was physically able to go the full 3 rounds at a high pace.

Well done steve and now lets tune up for the next fight at Amadeus on 12th September

Dayman Wins HW Belt

Dayman  is fought  in Dorset on the 17th July for a Heavyweight semi-pro Title.

After a 2 round fight Dayman won by unaminous desicion in which there was no doubt whatsoever that Dayman did not win this.

Takedown after takedown

Dayman grounded his opponent down and totally dominated him but could not get the finish he wanted to get the fight stopped early.

A win is a win and everbody at the Academy are so proud of the Champ, Well done Dee!

2 More Blue Belts

Dayman and Dave Chapman both got their Blue Belts in BJJ on 3rd July and we all would like to say well done lads you both deserve this.

Dave abd Dayman are really coming on well and moving great in all areas of the game.

Also a big well done to all the gang that got their stripe you know who you are!

A big shout goes out to Ponta!! OOOOiiiiieeeeeeeeeeee

Micks Fight In The Finals

Here is Mick’s fight from the finals of the Bournemouth open event in the Blue belt Middleweight division.

It is a great bout and a real chess match which is brilliant to watchand shows whe we have the best BJJ around. 

There will be all the matches up on the site real soon and also a dvd will be available at the Academy store to purchase too.

4 Golds & 3 Silvers

There was a great team spirit as we all competed at the Bournemouth BJJ competition on the 20th June.

All the guys fought very hard and had some great fights and at the end of the competition it was 4 Gold medals and 3 Silver Medals with 8 guys fighting, which was an excellent result indeed again proving why we are the best mma and bjj school around.

The pics are up on the gallery and all the fights will be up on the video section shortly too.

Well done everyone and lets work hard towards the next competition!

Adrenalin FC

On Sunday 6th June there were quite a few guys from the Academy fighting at Amadeus on the fantastic Adrenalin FC event.

The biggest props has to go to Steve Cooke who took on a fight at about 20 minutes notice and had a great fantastic fight against a tough fighter and took the fight to the judge’s decision.

Dave Howell quickly dispatched his opponent and Carl was cut quickly with an elbow causing the fight to be stopped.

Tye had a great fight as did Rooney who both one on decision.

Full write up and pictures will be added soon.

Leo Viera Seminar

On Saturday 5th June one of the world’s best grapplers and BJJ competitors Leo Vieira came to the Combat Sports Academy to give a seminar.

Leo who is also the main guy of Checkmat BJJ showed some fantastic moves with the smallest of details that make the techniques work and it was these finer details which sets Leo apart from other Practitioners.

The seminar was well attended and everyone loved the techniques shown by a superstar in the BJJ / Grappling world.

Gold & Silver

Some of the guys entered the Gracie invitational BJJ Competition ant Seni 2010 and we had Ricky and Dave dominate their division and had to fight each other in the final for Gold and Silver. Dave won and got the Gold with Ricky taking Silver.

Dave Bates was winning his bout when he strangled his opponent with an illegal move being disqualified.

Alexius did not make weight and was thrown out- Watch your weight!!!!!

Seth and Steve lost their bouts but it was good experience and we are sure they will soon be on the podium - Well done everyone.

Kinslow Vs Maguire

Carl’s next fight has been secured for 6th June at Adrenalin FC at Amadeus in Strood.

Tommy Maguire who has 8 wins 2 losses will be his opponent and a tough fighter to beat too, Carl is aware of Tommy as he beat Mark Harrisson on a decision some time ago.

Carl is happy with this fight and is ready to step up and fight the tough Maguire!

Tickets can be bought off of Lee at the Academy.

Team Training

Team training is every Friday at 6pm and is compulsory for all that want to fight.

This will go on until the fight on the 6th June so every person who is fighting or wishes to fight please make sure you book these times in your diary, Lee is giving his Friday's up to train you guys so show some commitment aswell.

The training is totally free too so you have no excuses really.. 

See you in the cage!!

Paul Daley Seminar

Paul Daley came down to the Combat Sports Academy to hold a seminar for the guys and what an afternoon it was.

Paul took the class through a warm up and the skill drills followed by striking techniques

and anti grappling manoeuvres which is Paul’s trade mark.

Everyone was buzzing after the seminar and all had a photo shoot and got Paul to sign his autograph.