
5th Element Jiu Jitsu Academy

Information about 5th Element Jiu Jitsu Academy
DH1 5EE, Durham
Opening hours
- sunday: 9h-12h
- monday: 8:45-21:30
- tuesday: 8:45-20:30
- wednesday: 8:45-20:45
- thursday: 8:45-20:45
- friday: 8:45-20:30
- saturday: 9h-13:30
Our comment from FitFit UK about 5th Element Jiu Jitsu Academy:
5th Element Jiu Jitsu Academy, located in Durham, United Kingdom, is renowned for its world-class coaching and vibrant community. Users rave about the attentive coaching style of head coach Reece and the supportive environment that fosters growth for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Whether you are a hobbyist or a competitor, this academy provides a top-notch experience.
Key highlights of the academy include:
- Inclusive Atmosphere: The academy welcomes individuals of all ages and abilities, promoting a sense of community and team spirit.
- Quality Coaching: With highly knowledgeable coaches, including specialists for children and teens, students receive exceptional guidance.
- Facilities: The gym features superb facilities that enhance the training experience and ensure safety for all members.
- Family Friendly: The academy is designed to cater to families, with classes available for all age groups and levels.
- Competitions: Regular in-house competitions provide students with an opportunity to test their skills in a supportive setting.
While some users mentioned the policy against cross-training with other gyms as a minor drawback, the overwhelming feedback highlights that 5th Element is a fantastic place for anyone looking to improve their skills in Jiu Jitsu. Many families have reported substantial growth in their children's confidence and skills during their time at the academy. Overall, 5th Element Jiu Jitsu Academy is highly recommended for its excellent coaching and welcoming environment.
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5th Element Jiu Jitsu Academy: Opinions
Fantastic experience: Class gym with world class coaches and competitors, especially the head coach Reece, who is an attentive and detail oriented coach. Excellent environment for both beginners and advanced grappers, hobbyists and competitors alike. Been a life changing experience here and I’m proud to have gotten my promotions at this gym. 100% recommend for anyone in the area.
Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend 5th Element Jiu Jitsu Academy enough. Such a wonderful academy to be a part of. Great team spirit amongst everyone from the kids, to the teens and then the adults! Everyone supports each other and they literally have the best coaches! My little boy has been going for around 18 months and he has come on so much in such a short space of time. He has great discipline and a fantastic mindset. We cannot wait to enrol our youngest when he is old enough.
Fantastic experience: Great place and a good group of people to train with, great coaching. Would recommend
Fantastic experience: Love the place fantastic instructors and great learning experience .
Fantastic experience: A wonderful jiu jitsu academy, highly recommended for children, teenagers and adults! This place if you want you or your child to really benefit from a sport, be fully submerged, have dedicated teachers and train as frequently as you wish. It is a truly place to thrive.
Fantastic experience: Fantastic facility for kids training. Team is always super supportive and regularly hosts competitions to encourage development. My boy loves going.
Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym to train at. Coaches and members are welcoming and friendly. Facilities are superb, overall fantastic place to train BJJ. Highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Very welcoming and encouraging of anyone new to the sport. Support all the way from bssics to competitions. Great team spirit !
Fantastic experience: Best Jiu Jitsu gym I have ever been to. Amazing teaching, rolling, and a friendly environment.
Fantastic experience: A great place to find your limits and great people to help you push past them. Been here almost a year and looking forward to many more.
Fantastic experience: Everyone is so nice and has given my son so much confidence, would highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Excellent kids and teens jiujitsu program. My son has been training with 5E for 4 years and in that time has won pretty much every major title and fought all over the world. In my opinion Reece is one of the best kids coach in the country. Only slight negative is they don’t allow the kids or teens to cross train with other gyms. But overall I’d still highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: My son has been training with 5th element since he was 3years old. The support, guidance and training he has received from Reece, Krissy, Danny and all the other trainers has been invaluable. My son competes at competition level and is constantly being coached to a high level and never without a coach by his side. The club promotes and offers a safe environment for all individuals of all ages and abilities. Amazing club.
Fantastic experience: Best jiujitsu gym in the north east top coaches, really feel the team spirit when you walk through the door. One of the main reasons me and my son train here is because the gym is family friendly and cater for all age groups, with various sessions for all levels 7 days a week.
Fantastic experience: My 6 year old boy started here February 23. He absolutely loves it. He trains 4 times a week and can’t get enough of it. His Jiu Jitsu is coming on so much and it’s crazy how fast he’s learning and becoming more confident in the things he’s doing. He loves all the coaches from 5th Element. They put in so much effort with every child.
Fantastic experience: 5th Element is absolutely fantastic! My 7-year-old son has been training here for about a year, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. The coaches are amazing - they really know their stuff and are great with kids. The facilities are top-notch, and the family-friendly atmosphere is spot on. It's not just about learning BJJ; it's about building confidence and having fun. He really enjoys the regular inhouse competitions, it gives the kids a chance to test their skills in a supportive environment. If you're looking for a place where your child can learn, grow, and have a blast doing it, I would highly recommend 5th Element Jiu Jitsu Academy!
Fantastic experience: I've been training with 5th Element for almost 2 years now. Starting anything new especially martial arts at the age of 47 was daunting but I was made very welcome at the academy, with a great attitude from knowledgeable staff as well as a fantastic environment with like minded members and a 7 day a week time table to suit every lifestyle. 5th Element is open to everyone of all ages and comes highly recommended from me to the point my family also now train here. Hard work but love every session
Fantastic experience: Started this club as an unfit 50+ year old. Now nearly one year in I've dropped over 20 lbs...fitter...and made lot's of new friends. Anyone wanting to learn jiu-jitsu it's a great place to learn. Super friendly and fun place to train.Very professional.
Fantastic experience: Our family has been part of the 5th Element Jiu Jitsu Academy community for several years, and the experience has been nothing short of exceptional. My child has been attending classes since he was 6 and it's been three years now, the growth we've seen in him, both on and off the mat, is remarkable.
Fantastic experience: Fantastic place. My 9 year old son loves it here and was made to feel welcome and part of the team from the moment he started. The coaches are amazing and the effort and commitment they put into runing the academy, teaching the students and organising events etc is endless.
Fantastic experience: I have loved my time training at 5th Element, and will continue to love it. The coaching is excellent and it's great to be a part of the growing competition squad. If you're in the North East and thinking about training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, this is the place for you.
Fantastic experience: An outstanding academy, producing top standard competition fighters. Great for beginners to advanced. The amazing coaches really care about making a difference. Would recommend to everyone.
Thank you - you’re a great example of someone who came in as a beginner, trains super hard, and has developed into a top competitor. Hard work pays off
Fantastic experience: What a great group of people! I wish I could have stayed longer. I was traveling from out of town snd got to train with them for one day. I loved the way they explained and built up the entire class towards a specific technic. I would highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Great club, extremely welcoming, and very informative.
Fantastic experience: Amazing Jiu Jitsu Academy, great sessions for adults and kids, novices and competitors. There is no Jiu Jitsu Gym quite like it, great community. No egos. Thanks for everything guys
Thank you Mitch :)
Fantastic experience: Outstanding academy catering for all levels from absolute beginner up to international competitor. Welcoming, family-friendly environment. This place is really something special.
Thank you David :) ❤️
Fantastic experience: Very professionally ran club with excellent facilities and excellent tuition. I started the foundation course a few weeks ago and I would highly recommend it to anyone, I was made to feel welcome from the start. I've now got my son signed up and he also feels comfortable there and looks forward to his sessions.
Thank you Dan for your review. Great to have you and your son training with us :)
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