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Regular training can significantly improve your physical fitness and general health. Engaging in our classes not only boosts cardiovascular health but also enhances strength, flexibility, and endurance. Learn to Fight Our experienced instructors provide guidance on self-defense techniques, striking, and grappling, ensuring that you acquire essential skills while building confidence in your abilities.
Improve Mental Health
Martial arts and strength and conditioning training is known to alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression. The discipline and focus required in practice can lead to improved mental clarity and emotional resilience.
Make Friends
Joining Black Flag provides an excellent opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals. Our supportive community encourages camaraderie and fosters lasting friendships among participants of all ages and skill levels.
Ben Hughes
Owner | Head Coach | Nogi BJJ Coach
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach and Operations Director at Black Flag Gym. Lifelong martial artist with experience in boxing, MMA, and a strong focus on No-Gi grappling. Known for a pressure-heavy top game, half guard and lockdown systems, and a practical, competition-tested style. British Army veteran bringing discipline, resilience, and a team-first mindset to coaching. Passionate about developing tough, technical grapplers and building a strong, supportive training culture on and off the mats.
BMABA Level 1 Instructor Award, Concussion & head injury management in martial arts award (chima)
Andre
Gi BJJ Coach
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt with nearly two decades of experience on the mats. A highly technical and well-rounded grappler, he is known for his attention to detail and ability to break techniques down into clear, effective systems. His coaching style blends precision, depth of knowledge, and practical application, helping students build strong fundamentals while sharpening advanced skills.
Tommy Brookes
Movement Coach
Will Bristow
Striking Coach | Fitness Personal Trainer
Reilly MacDonald
Kids Striking Coach | Personal trainer
Sean Mullin
Owner | Strength & Conditioning Coach
Rene Mota
Beginners BJJ Coach
