Nam Yang Brighton Community Association Melbourne Street, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 3LH

"I honestly can’t recommend Nam Yang enough. The community is so welcoming and I absolute love attending sessions. I would really recommend Nam Yang to people who want to try something new in a friendly, supportive environment (along with more experienced people). You really can learn at your own pace and are always encouraged in such a friendly way. I don’t usually stick with hobbies but due to the wonderful community surrounding Nam Yang I have this time! :)"

"Nam yang is so much more than a place to learn martial arts. Having relocated to Brighton last year and discovering Nam Yang I have made so many friends through the community of members. There are classes that suit any kind of schedule, both in the days and evenings. I'd had limited experience of contact sports before joining but with the excellent support and advice of the instructors, after six months I'd competed in my first interclub and take part in sparring classes every week. Sam is a fantastic instructor who works hard to make classes inclusive to new members and has built a community that is the fabulous nam yang family. There are also whole host of different kinds of classes included in a membership (jujitsu, three styles of kick boxing, kung-fu) and the trial week meant I got to try all of these first before committing to a membership. Highly recommend this club to anyone who is considering starting a fitness journey and wants to make lots of new friends, learn a new skill and laugh alot through the process!"

"Sam has hosted classes for us at our workplace for many years. Kickboxing on a Monday is a great way to start the week! The classes are so well structured for all abilities and are both enjoyable and challenging – Nam Yang is honestly the best martial arts class I have been to. Sam is so knowledgeable and friendly and his general enthusiasm, love for life and wellbeing tips means we all leave the class feeling much better than we went in. Thank you Sam!"

"My only regret is I've lived in Brighton for almost 5 years and had no clue this place existed! The place welcomed me with open arms and the atmosphere is nothing but friendly and respectful. I feel part of a family. The membership allows me to train in multiple disciplines, which was always my dream. I never want to leave!"

"Joining Nam Yang Brighton was the best desicion I made in 2020. I was struggling with feeling demotivated and was struggling to lose weight after the first lockdown. At the suggestion of a close friend who had done martial arts before, We started researching Martial arts classes in brighton. I was hesitant at first because I don't like to fight, but I saw it as a form of self-development. After my first kickboxing lesson with Sam, I was hooked! (Pun intended) Everyone at the classes were really friendly and I got a sense of community and inclusive vibe which is something that I didn't get from some of the other Martial arts schools we were looking at. I was really impressed with the outreach work they were doing with disenfranchised groups and people with disabilities. Everyone has a place at Nam Yang and even if you're struggling financially or seeking asylum then the club has systems in place to accomodate you. Sam is a great, friendly and patient instructor and always receptive to my many questions! I've been coming to classes for 3 months now and I've seen a real positive change. I've become more confident, my mental health has improved alot and I've lost weight (17Kg). In large part because of the work I've done with Sam at the kickboxing classes. If you're interested in martial arts training whether you're a beginner or have been training for a long time I cannot reccomend Nam Yang Brighton enough!"