Elements Martial Arts Haywards Heath

Fantastic experience: I joined to start my juijitsu journey and I was very nervous to start something very different. All coaches are very patient and teach the craft well. I’m doing 1 to 1s with Jordan and I never thought I’d say it but I’m addicted to it.

Fantastic experience: The team have been amazing in their support for my daughter. They offer great guidance and her feedback from what she is learning is always super positive. Very professional and easy to contact too!!

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere and great coaches that really helps drill in the techniques and they’re also very patient.

Fantastic experience: Good mix of training partners. Awesome mats and always clean.

Fantastic experience: It's a great Martial Arts gym, nice people, great instructors, very clean and excellent mat condition. I really recommend it to everyone wiling to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and/or MMA.

Fantastic experience: Elements is a place where a community is, I was so happy and relaxed when I went there to be welcomed by a community

Fantastic experience: Elements has a brilliantly welcoming and friendly atmosphere, the coaches are amazing, super informative and help with individual needs. I can’t recommend Elements enough, if you want to start your BJJ journey, this is the place to do it!

Fantastic experience: I love the atmosphere and community, but also that everyone should do BJJ because of positive impact it has on your mental health and confidence to do other things, as well as your physical health

Fantastic experience: Attended a free taster session. Instructor Nick was brilliant. He was welcoming and tailored the class at my level perfectly.

Fantastic experience: This gym is hands down one of the most welcoming and friendly environments I have ever practiced Jiu Jitsu in. I trained here for about 2 months over June/July 2025 and I cannot praise Elements highly enough. The instructors are down to earth, friendly and professional. The mats are PRISTINE and hygiene is great. I attended mostly fundamentals/intermediate gi classes and these were great. My jiu jitsu got much better and I had a blast. The classes are approachable to an outsider and people are very friendly. There is a shower and water cooler at the facility and the mats have great ventilation and A/C. The best classes I found were the Sunday am or the Thursday 12:00 class as these were smaller and almost felt like private lessons in themselves! I didn't manage to get down to Brighton for some classes but next time I am in town, I will certainly head over that way for a roll. If you are on the fence or intimidated about starting your BJJ journey, this is the gym for you. I will be back!

Fantastic experience: From start to end, it was a positive experience. Jordan was helpful when I called and Yosef was so friendly and welcoming in the class. I thoroughly enjoyed the class itself and will be returning.

Negative experience: I was a member of this gym for nearly three years — you'll find me in the photos. My experience was mostly positive until last year, when I endured ongoing harassment from a newer male member. I raised my discomfort about his temper and growing fixation with gym leadership when he began submitting embellished complaints about me. I stopped responding to his messages and was clear that I no longer wanted to interact with him after an aggressive outburst on social media that left me feeling physically unsafe. This came after months of unwanted commentary, constant requests to roll with him, inappropriate remarks, pestering and speaking over me on the mat, odd requests for private training, and trying to get me to "work" for him and use "services" he provided. I had made an effort to remain civil while keeping my distance from him — the two times I rolled with him, trying to be inclusive, were some of the most unsettling experiences I’ve had with a male training partner in this sport. At the time, I tried to dismiss what happened during those rounds as “white belt mistakes” and told myself to just avoid future rolls. But looking back, given how things escalated afterward and his fixated behaviour, I’m no longer sure that explanation holds. One instructor did appear to intervene earlier by telling him to leave me alone — but it didn’t last. When the individual realized he could manipulate the gym owner to push for further contact, the behavior resumed. The response from the owner was disappointing at best, dismissive at worst. I was then pressured to interact with him - he had begun exhibiting worrying conduct — leering, lurking in strange places, using intimidating body language, and continuing to message me after being asked not to. It’s unclear why a complaint about what a person does or doesn’t reply to on private media was entertained to begin with in a gym, but once it was, things spiraled. He seemed to realize he could exploit the power structure to punish me for not engaging with him. He convinced the owner to arrange a “chat” with him — a textbook power tactic used to re-establish access to a victim. He pretended not to understand why I had withdrawn, despite it being explained to him. He knew what he was doing. This was not mediation, this was enabling. When I refused the “chat,” I was removed from training. He was not. His tantrums and behaviour were prioritized over my safety, my contribution, and my training. Although the gym later claimed to have a “zero tolerance” policy, no such standard was applied. The person who made me — and others — uncomfortable continues to train without any apparent consequences. I was stripped of my role coaching the kids and excluded from the community I helped grow when this gym opened in this town 2023 - for protecting myself when someone in authority failed to do so. This wasn’t just gym politics — I was genuinely afraid given this persons reputation, criminal record, prison sentence, and heavy drug use. All of which he himself disclosed. I was advised that his behavior was harassment. Even the gym owner acknowledged the behavior was strange — but still, I was the one made to suffer. I was removed from a space and group I loved to protect the feelings of someone making me feel unsafe. I would not accept or "adjust" to this behaviour with a smile. The impact on my mental health, performance, and sense of belonging in the sport has been significant. It’s taken me months to start recovering, and I’m still much worse than I was. The below response is misleading. There was no safeguarding process, there was no fair assessment or investigation. While there are good instructors and very few decent training partners here, I feel obligated to warn others: if you’re a woman or vulnerable person, think carefully. Until an impartial safeguarding system is in place — not one tied to family or finances — I cannot recommend this gym as a safe space to train while this individual remains on the mats, emboldened by the message that he can act as he pleases with no consequences.

Fantastic experience: My first visit, really good, really good team good instructors

Fantastic experience: Friendly and inclusive atmosphere, excellent instructors and facilities. A variety of classes to choose form. Super easy to book classes; the app used by the gym has many great learning resources.

Fantastic experience: This is a fantastic place to train. The facilities are excellent. The classes are paced well with clear demonstrations and time to practice. There are no big egos amongst students or coaches, just support as everyone works to improve. They are welcoming to all ages, abilities and fitness levels. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: The fact that the gym is a safe place for everyone regardless of your gender or background and the instructors make sure that no one hurts anyone with dangerous practices

Fantastic experience: Super friendly community. Was made to feel welcome from the first second I walked through the door. instructors and other students didn’t push, and allowed me to participate at my own pace.

Fantastic experience: Great place to train .

Fantastic experience: Very welcoming. Great for the kids. Excellent teachers!

Fantastic experience: Went to my first session for the MMA class last week, Jordan (coach) was brilliant and clearly explained everything as well as being very friendly. Facilities were top-notch, and the gym was clean. Will definitely be returning.

Fantastic experience: instantly felt part of the family. excellent and clear instructions. everyone was friendly.

Fantastic experience: Great facility. Really enjoying the classes and the excellent teaching in a friendly atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: Amazing place to learn. Always felt welcome, currently off with some personal issues but I'll be back soon.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend the instructors are really good at meeting people needs to learn and it's a lovely environment to be in if your looking for a bjj school this is the one.

Fantastic experience: Been training for a few years and what they've built at elements is great. The instructors are excellent and really good at explaining movements. The atmosphere at the gym is really relaxed, and you'll always find a partner willing to go at the same pace as you. And if you want to compete the coaches will support you through that as well. Facilities are top notch as well. Love it.

Fantastic experience: Both myself and my 2 kids (4 & 8) train at Elements Haywards Heath. The coaches and training are unbelievable along with an awesome environment, which leads to a great experience every session. I cannot recommend this club highly enough!

Fantastic experience: As a complete beginner, I’ve had a great experience since joining Elements. The coaches are patient and the community is really friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: A fun and informative introductory class, my child really enjoyed it and will definitely be joining! Friendly and welcoming, great teacher!

Fantastic experience: My boys absolutely love their Jiu Jitsu classes. The studio is modern and fresh and the instructors are super helpful, fun and patient. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: My son has just started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Elements and he's loving it. I'm really impressed with the coaches - they put my son at ease from the start and really take time to explain the moves, offering support and encouragement in a fun engaging way. Thanks Team Elements!

Fantastic experience: Trained with Kim many times over a few years and it was a wonderful experience, would recommend the club to anyone of any level looking to train, the new facility is great and the classes well worth it! Prices are fair as well

Fantastic experience: A fantastic gym with very experienced and helpful instructors, I would highly recommend this place regardless of your experience as they put on multiple fundamental classes every week and they cater to everyone. I haven't been in some time due to injury but I can't wait to go back.

Fantastic experience: Friendly atmosphere&knowledgeable coaches. Would fully recommend

Fantastic experience: Great club, amazing coaches with high skill level, if you want to learn jiu jitsu this is the place to learn. Lovely people and a friendly environment. I couldn’t recommend it enough.

Fantastic experience: Friendly environment and knowledgeable teachers.

Fantastic experience: Great instructors and welcoming environment even for a complete novice

Fantastic experience: Very friendly welcoming, no intimidation whatsoever

Fantastic experience: Elements is a brilliant place to train martial arts. Yousuf created a really friendly and welcoming atmosphere in my first session with them this week. The class was really well paced, with a balance of self-defence, escapes and submission techniques.

Fantastic experience: 1st class, really good! Easy to following, all explained so well, very welcoming! Will be joining

Fantastic experience: Not only is the teaching brilliant but as a woman in particular I can say that the coaches at Elements go above and beyond to make sure all members feel safe, comfortable and respected on the mats!

Fantastic experience: Great facilities, plenty of classes to attend, good detailed instruction , training partners are shown to take care of each other , I find the higher grades are very helpful, no egos just good people .anyone interested come and have a look improve yourself.

Fantastic experience: Great team of trainers, great facility & already recommending wherever possible! Starting to train BJJ was one of the best decisions I’ve made in a long time! & wish I’d done it sooner! If you’re thinking about it come along and try it!!

Fantastic experience: I was worried about going and looking stupid and not being good enough, but the way the classes are broken down into stages makes it such an incredible place to train and learn without any ego or “alpha” pressure

Fantastic experience: One of the best gyms I’ve ever trained at. Super friendly coaches, that are super friendly and helpful. Couldn’t ask for a better team to train with also. Not to mention to amazing facilities also. Safe to say, it’s great. This is the perfect gym to come and start your BJJ journey. See you on the mats :)

Negative experience: Such a hassle to cancel this membership, I have given notice and offered to pay cancellation fee for the 30 day since I have given notice, however they are trying to take an excessive amout for nothing. We have already paid 3weeks in advance, even though my son is not attending as he gets distressed we didn't request a refund, I offered to pay the extra week to make up their '30 days cancellation policy', but they declined and they continue to hassele me on email, text and telphone. They have a waiting list in place for new members, therefore there is no financial loss to them and they can fill in the space.

Fantastic experience: An excellent club where inclusivity, fun and support is evident.

Positive experience: They care as a team about the kids which reflects so much on the class which gives great results and respect .

Fantastic experience: I went for my first MMA grappling class in the Elements' Kemp Town venue. The class was well paced, not too challenging. I was paired with more experienced participants, who were friendly and helpful. I even got to join some light sparring at the end, which was optional for newbies. It's bewildering what the 1 star reviewer below is talking about, sounds like he got some bullying memories triggered unrelated to the class. I can unreservedly recommend the class.

Fantastic experience: Great spot. Awesome trainers. The MMA coach, Dom, is at one of the nicest dudes you could hope to meet. So kind and considerate...despite the fact that he could hospitalise me or anyone else in about 7 seconds if he wanted to.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, great instruction and a really nice people. If you live in Brighton or nearby check this place out :)

Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing Gym well worth the money, Coaches and Classes are Top of the Top. Really friendly atmosphere. I would recommend this to anyone!

Fantastic experience: Awesome place to train, Yousuf really knows his stuff and one of the most friendly and welcoming gyms I've trained at.

Fantastic experience: Just had a brilliant circuits class. Never been before and the session was really fun. The whole atmosphere is really friendly and welcoming

Fantastic experience: I’m new to Mma, my son Henry who’s six is doing jiu jitsu, we’re both really enjoying it, the trainers are great and don’t rush you, a nice relaxed friendly environment

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym in an ideal location. I come here for private sessions with the elements personal trainers, as well as group classes. The equipment is top notch and the coaching is first class, really lovely people and a safe and welcoming environment to train.

Fantastic experience: Very well equipped personal training studio. Friendly too. I love working out of there.