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Three BJJ Blue Belt Promotions at KGB GYM

Congratulations to Luke Ellery, Jarad Khan and Connor Elias on earning their well-deserved BJJ blue belt promotions at KGB GYM in Briton Ferry. All three grapplers received their new belts from coach Dafydd "Deejay" Davies, who leads the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programme at the gym alongside head coach James Wallis. The blue belt is a significant milestone in any jiu-jitsu practitioner's journey. It represents a strong understanding of fundamental positions, submissions and escapes, and typically takes years of consistent training to achieve. For Luke, Jarad and Connor, this promotion is the result of countless hours on the mats and massive improvements across their grappling games. Luke Ellery in particular has built a reputation as a savage on the mat, with huge improvements in his jiu-jitsu over the past year. His aggressive, submission-first style has made him one of the standout grapplers at the gym. Jarad and Connor have also shown massive development in their grappling, earning praise from coaches and training partners alike for their consistency and dedication to the art. KGB GYM offers BJJ classes for all levels throughout the week, with dedicated gi and no-gi sessions covering everything from guard passing and sweeps to submission chains and positional control. Deejay, who was recently promoted to brown belt himself under Dai Evans at Mamas Academy, has been instrumental in developing the next generation of grapplers at KGB GYM. His coaching focuses on building solid fundamentals while encouraging an aggressive, attack-first style that has become a trademark of the gym's BJJ team. Training under the Adrenalin KGB Wallis banner, the team continues to grow its reputation as one of the strongest grappling programmes in the Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot area. Whether you are a complete beginner looking to try your first class or an experienced grappler searching for quality training partners, KGB GYM in Briton Ferry welcomes all levels. The gym serves students from across Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot, Bridgend and the surrounding valleys. Contact the gym or drop in for a free trial session to experience the welcoming, hard-working culture that helped Luke, Jarad and Connor reach this milestone.