The academy · Est. Ilford
Built on the fundamentals.
A welcoming culture, high coaching standards and a strong sense of community — in the heart of Ilford, East London.
Khalid Ismail
From international mats to champions' corner.
Khalid brings over 25 years of coaching experience across Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Nogi Grappling, Kickboxing and MMA — a former UCMMA champion with a 4–1 professional record.
His coaching journey spans first-day beginners, children building discipline and self-belief, and competitive athletes preparing for high-level competition.
Every class follows a clear curriculum rooted in fundamentals, progression and longevity — so students improve safely, and keep improving.
What we stand for
Values on and off the mats.
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Start strong
Structured fundamentals from day one. Clear progression means you improve safely and consistently, whatever your starting point.
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Future leaders
Kids build discipline, respect and self-belief through age-appropriate, carefully supervised training rooted in positive reinforcement.
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Family values
A welcoming culture and a strong sense of community. High coaching standards, no ego — everyone helps everyone improve.