One of our favourite fighters at 5 Elements is Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson and with a kickboxing and MMA record 70 – 1 it’s looking like he is unstoppable. He breezes thru opponents like he’s on a Sunday stroll. Definitely one of the most dynamic strikers in MMA, he was lined up for what would have been as awesome fight with …
21Aug
Happy Birthday Coach BarneyHappy Birthday Coach Barney
Lots of great things happened in 1979, Margaret Thatcher was elected prime minister in the United Kingdom, Michael Jackson released ‘Off the Wall’, England’s first nudist beach was opened in Brighton and on 21 August coach Barney Walker entered the world! I was lucky to meet Barney in 2006? so i’ve posted an image here from about 10 years ago, …
McGregor vs Diaz UFC 202 Weigh-in Highlights
This weekend sees the return to the cage of Conor McGregor as he tries to match his talking with his fighting against Nate Diaz. Its going to be a epic battle as both fighters are looking fit and lean. Lets not forgot Nate took the last fight on 10 days notice and this time round has had the benefit of …
12Aug
Popeye as a sparring partner?Popeye as a sparring partner?
I always loved popeye growing up as a kid, but when did he change to looking like a cage fighter?! He’s definitely looking a bit harder these days than i remember. Whoever created these images – thats amazing work (i search the net but couldnt see the author – sorry). Love the tat on his chest “I yam what i …
Pumpkin Squats by George
The pumpkin squat A video posted by 5 Elements Fitness (@5elementsfitness) on May 29, 2016 at 8:07pm PDT This pumpkin had to be 35kg’s and some of us were struggling to lift it, George didn’t seem to notice we had it in his hands…
20Jun
100 Ways to Attack the Groin100 Ways to Attack the Groin
Although I don’t condone hitting below the belt, this is one of the funniest things I’ve seen in ages. Reminds me of last Friday night when Barney forgot to put his box on, I accidentally kicked him in the nuts and he ended up rolling round on the ground for 5 minutes! Sorry Barn…:(
05Jun
5 Elements Launch Party5 Elements Launch Party
Five Elements Fitness launch party. Regardless of whether you are a 5 elements fanatic, a consistent random, a frothington no show, or have absolutely no interest in high intensity physical exercise whatsoever you are welcome to attend our Launch party ! There will be some beer and some hopefully bbqed meat. At Five Elements we combine aspects of martial arts …