Newsletter: February 2023

Hey everybody, it’s that time again where we throw all of what is happening within Elemental Fitness and The Elemental Kickboxing Academy.

Gradings on the horizon, exciting new changes to the facilities and one of the team is closing in on a large milestone in their career – let’s get to it!

It has been 3 years since we last hosted fight club so we're very excited to announce the Elemental Kickboxing Leeds has arranged its return. We hope to have more running in the future, as of now they are run on an ad-hoc basis to see attendance numbers.

Want to know what fight club is, head over to our official page now to learn about the rules, what’s needed to attend and some pre fight tips.

Class limits apply, book in through the app calendar as normal

EKA Challenge:

January’s challenge has come to an end, and it is time to reveal the next challenge of the year! January saw many attempts and it was a great display from all with some impressive jumping front kicks. We can only have one winner…apart from this month when we had two. Both Kavi Moore and Oscar Wright take the lead with49 jumping front kicks in one minute. Well done

As Valentine’s Day is in February, we thought we would theme this month’s challenge around love, albeit a tenuous connection. We are going to show our love for the sport, with as many ninja burpees can you do in 1 minute. We also love this exercise…not to do ourselves, more to watch our members do them.

Member shoutout:

Dani has been working hard with instructor Ryan on her combinations that are now becoming fast, furious, and effortless. Dani is a keen observer always looking at ways to improve and heed advice from seniors, this skill will only make her a better kickboxer as she grows. Things to note is her increased confidence in sparring with use of combinations worked on in class and her kata, with her technique looking sharp. Keep up the good work, well done!!

J’nayah has really impressed us this month with her focus, especially in her and power and control of aggression. We have seen a huge improvement in her pad drills where her technique, accuracy and power have all come on leaps and bounds which are all great attributes for a kickboxer. Keep it going J’nayah, that yellow belt in March is all yours!

Very exciting times ahead now, some of the biggest changes to the EKA and Elemental Fitness since it moved into the current premises. Without giving too much away and wanting to leave it as a nice surprise expect layouts to change and upgrades to the facilities like never before.

Changes are already in swing so you might start seeing work going on. Check our Renovations blog to learn more.

The team have recently started a weekly circuit class with Farsley Celtic Deaf Football club. Every Thursday night for an hour and a half the players go through fitness tests, weightlifting, kickboxing, and other numerous exercises to put them through their paces.

Trainers David and Ryan are enjoying the time with the group and relish in the challenges that comes with training those with limited to no hearing. The group themselves have enjoyed the circuits so much that a few have considered or started full time personal training with Elemental Fitness.

We look forward to seeing what other fun challenges the new year can bring.

Grading have been scheduled for February/March 2023. See below to see when you next belt is, alternatively you can view the dates on the EKA site.

Monday 27th February 2023

Kids white & yellow 1630

Adults white & yellow 1800

Tuesday 28th February 2023

Kids orange & red 1630

Adults orange & red 1800

Wednesday 1st March 2023

Kids green 1630

Adults green 1800

Thursday 2nd March 2023

Kids Junior & Senior Purple 1630

Adults Junior & Senior Purple 1800

Saturday 4th March 2023

Kids Junior & Senior Blue 1000

Adults Junior & Senior Blue 1130

Thursday 9th March 2023

Kids Junior & Brown 2 & Senior Brown 1630

Adults Junior & Brown 2 & Senior Brown 1800

It has been cold this year and the Elemental Fitness Gym is no exception to the temperatures. Read a blog from team member Stu who delves into what precautions should be taken when training in the cold.