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The Benefits of Martial Arts

The martial arts, and in particular wrestling, are not just physical combat between two people. They are a means of physical, mental and spiritual betterment.

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Physical

Wrestling was encouraged by the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and grant him peace). He once spurred on his grandson, Hasan, during a wrestling match, while the angel Gabriel was spurring on Husayn.

Mental

Facing an opponent and competing in a controlled manner is the epitome of inner and outer strength. It is a way to control the physical body, the emotions, the mind and the ego.

Spiritual

The Companions would regularly wrestle inside the sacred space of the Prophet’s Mosque (Allah bless him and grant him peace) after their congregational prayers. This indicates the spiritual discipline the martial arts instill.

Emotional

‘The strong person is not the one who can wrestle his opponent down. Rather, the strong person is the one who can control himself when he is angry.’ — The Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace)

Skill. Experience. Trust.

Why Al Ansaar Sunnah Sports

Al Ansaar’s instructors have many years of experience in teaching these sunnah sports. All teachers are qualified and have the requisites for working with children and adults alike.
  • a child horse riding outdoors, a sunnah academy of sports horse riding course
  • two children practising archery, a sunnah academy of sports archery course
  • people wearing martial arts outfits and orange belts sitting on the floor
  • Children swimming, one of the sunnah academy of sports classes

What will you learn in the Al Ansaar Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Club?

  • an understanding of the core movements of Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ)
  • how to escape from comprising positions (such as being pinned or trapped by a person)
  • a selection of basic ways to cause an opponent to submit, effective for real life situations
  • improved mental strength and concentration

Children (Mixed)

ages 7-11

£20 monthly fee (no contract require) – Limited spaces available

**Payment can be made at the door at £7.50 per session

Free Trial – Try your first session for free no registration required
  • When: x1 session weekly – Wednesday – Check our Events page for schedule
  • Time: 6:00 – 6:45 pm
  • Venue: Cheney Gym, Brookes Entrance, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, OX3 0BO
  • Instructor: Tareq Sous
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Young Men

ages 12-15

£20 monthly fee (no contract require) – Limited spaces available

**Payment can be made at the door at £7.50 per session

Free Trial – Try your first session for free no registration required
  • When: x1 session weekly – Wednesday – Check our Events page for schedule
  • Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
  • Venue: Cheney Gym, Brookes Entrance, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, OX3 0BO
  • Instructor: Tareq Sous
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Men’s

ages 16+

£30 monthly fee (no contract required) – Join Now

**Payment can be made at the door at £10.00 per session

Free Trial – Try your first session for free no registration required
  • When: x2 sessions weekly – Wednesday & Sunday – Check our Events page for schedule
  • Time: 8:15 – 9:30 pm (Wednesday) & 5:30 – 7:00 pm (Sunday)
  • Venue: Cheney Gym, Brookes Entrance, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, OX3 0BO
  • Instructors: Sheikh Thaqib Mahmood, Abu Musa & Tareq Sous
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Integrity.

Testimonials

I started archery because it is a prophetic sunna and I wanted to get into a sport. I found within my first few sessions a sense of calm and relaxation everytime I went, and a steady improvement in my technique. Sara is a very experienced teacher with a thorough knowledge of archery.
Sumrana
Archery

Shooting under the guidance of Al Ansaar’s Banu Ismail archery club has been nothing short of oustanding. The combination of the Islamic education on the discipline, in addition to the professional guidance is an absolute pleasure to be involved in. The personal and religious growth the club has facilitated within myself is amazing.
Razwan Butt
Archery

My daughters benefitted tremendously from the jiu jitsu training provided. Not only did they learn self defence, but more importantly they learnt how to push themselves. They also became much healthier, and have remained physically active since finishing the programme.
Umm Yusuf
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

I have attended women only archery classes. I have really enjoyed myself. The teachers are  very friendly and patient. I have learnt so many skills from these classes, not only using the bow and arrow but learning skills like mindfulness and patience. I always come out feeling relaxed. Looking forward to joining them again. 
Farhana
Archery

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No, there are no prerequisites for joining the club.

If it’s been a while since you’ve exercised or you have health issues or concerns, it’s a good idea to talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.

Students will need to be wearing the appropriate clothing: a Gi and rash guards (top and bottoms).

Below are some links from which you can purchase a Gi and rash guards. For Gi’s, use the size charts provided by the link to find your size.

Gi’s

Gi’s vary in cost, depending on brand, quality, and workmanship. You can expect to pay between £50 to £60 for a basic Gi, with higher quality ones often costing more. The following are some recommendations:

Please note: some Gi’s are sold without a white belt. If so, please ensure you purchase a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt separately. BJJ belts have an area of black cloth (called a ‘bar’), approx 7 cm long, rectangle in shape, that wraps around one end of the belt.

Rash guards

When joining 5 Pillars Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) club students can expect an improvement in their overall fitness in addition to a familiarisation with the core movements of BJJ.

BJJ is arguably one of the most effective self defence systems developed in recent times. It is practical. It provides excellent strength, agility, and other health benefits. And, like all true arts, it trains one to defeat the ego before trying to defeat the opponent.