The Fighting Arts Academy
Not managed on Matador yetJiu JitsuMuay ThaiWrestling
The Fighting Arts Academy is a community-driven academy offering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi Grappling, Muay Thai, and Wrestling to adults, teens and children of all levels. Founded by Darius Kumana and Marco Nigliazzo after 20+ years of training together, the academy is an Inglorious Grapplers Academy affiliate led by up to seven black belts. Strong beginner focus with a dedicated Fundamentals class; 90% of students started as complete beginners. Women's-only BJJ class led by Coach Vava. Located at E4 Health & Fitness Club with weight rooms, treatment room and shower facilities.
- Address
- E4 Health & Fitness Club, 14 Hickman Ave, London E4 9JG, UK
- Sports
- Jiu Jitsu · Muay Thai · Wrestling
Training
- Affiliation
- IBJJF and Inglorious Grapplers Academy
Programmes
- Kids classes
- Women-only classes
- Beginners' course
- Open mat
Timetable this week
Monday
Adults
Tuesday
BeginnersAdults
Adults
Jiu JitsuAdults
Wednesday
Adults
Adults
Thursday
Adults
Friday
Adults
Jiu JitsuAdults
Jiu JitsuAdults
Saturday
ages 4–8
AdvancedJiu JitsuOpen matAdults
AdultsWomen onlyVava
ages 9–15
Adults
Adults
Adults
Sunday
Jiu JitsuAdults
Prices
MonthlyAdultsMembershiptwice a week
£80.00MonthlyAdultsMembership5 times a week
£100.00MonthlyAdultsMembershipUnlimited
£120.00Monthly
£75.00One-offAdults
£20.00One-off
£15.00YearlyAnnual feeInsurance included
£60.00From the gym's website, checked 24 September 2026.
Coaches
- Darius Kumana
Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Marco Nigliazzo
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Andrew
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Gica
CoachJiu Jitsu · Brown BeltWrestling
- Vava
CoachJiu Jitsu · Brown Belt
- Affan
Head coachMuay Thai
- Dave
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Tom
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- David
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- James
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- PeteA
CoachJiu Jitsu · Brown Belt
- PeteH
CoachJiu Jitsu · Brown Belt
- Teon
CoachMuay Thai
- Jerome
CoachMuay Thai
Facilities
- Showers
- Weights area
Contact
- @the_fighting_arts_academy
Questions about The Fighting Arts Academy
Where is The Fighting Arts Academy?
The Fighting Arts Academy is at E4 Health & Fitness Club, 14 Hickman Ave, London E4 9JG, UK.
Which sports does The Fighting Arts Academy teach?
The Fighting Arts Academy is listed for Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai and Wrestling.
When are the beginner classes at The Fighting Arts Academy?
The Fighting Arts Academy runs classes open to beginners on Monday 12:00, Tuesday 18:00 and Tuesday 18:00.
How much does The Fighting Arts Academy cost?
Prices at The Fighting Arts Academy: Bronze: £80.00 a month, Silver: £100.00 a month, Gold: £120.00 a month, Kids membership: £75.00 a month, Adult drop-in: £20.00 one-off, Kids drop-in: £15.00 one-off and Annual insurance/membership fee: £60.00 a year.
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