Combat Academy UK - Barkham

06/09/2026

It's always good to have a plan B.

Chaining techniques in Ju-Jitsu means linking multiple attacks or movements together. If your opponent defends the first one, your momentum flows directly into the next. Instead of hoping one single move works, you force your opponent to react constantly. Each defense they make breaks the flow of their own attack and opens them up to the next submission.

04/09/2026

10/05/2026

And we're done for the day. It's been a busy weekend of 1 to 1 sessions, now the mats need some TLC.

Cleaning the mats isn’t just about appearances, it’s about protecting your team. Martial arts mats collect grime fast, a clean mat means safer training, healthier students, and a better atmosphere for everyone who steps onto it.

For 1 to 1 sessions, drop us a message for availability 👊🏻

07/05/2026

Rough estimates from sports biomechanics put many Judo throws in the range of 2 to 6 G (Gravitational Force), potentially harder during competitions.

For comparison, a roller coaster might hit 3 to 5 G, formula 1 braking and cornering around 5 to 6 G and fighter pilots can experience 9 G with special suits.

To promote longevity in our sport, proper breakfalls spread the force of a throw across time and surface area, so when your friend smashes your skeleton into the planet, you can get up and go again 💪🏻

13/04/2026

The jab is the quiet king of striking.

It's not about power. It's about control. Distance. Timing. Confidence.

A sharp jab sets the pace, breaks rhythm, and opens every door.

Throw it when you're fresh.
Throw it when you're tired.
Throw it until the ring belongs to you.

Master the jab.... And everything else follows.

14/02/2026

The rolling armbar is considered a "gold standard" in judo for attacking a turtled opponent.

Continuous, tight squeezing of the legs is crucial to prevent the opponent from escaping or escaping to a half-guard.

09/01/2026

First class of 2026 ✔️
What do you want to achieve this year?

22/09/2025

Congratulations to our long term member Kat "Relentless" Norton for her win on Saturday night at the Boxing For Veterans event in Bracknell.

In an amazing show of skill, dedication, and technical ability she raised over a thousand pounds for Royal British Legion to support our military veterans.

Kat has spent the last few months training weekly with Andy to get ready for the event, putting in the rounds in our dedicated studio.