About ESG
Elite Submission Grappling was founded in 2021 by Jed Hue to create a strong and united team.
Practicing in No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, Elite caters to everyone, from day one white belts to experienced black belts.
The idea behind Elite was to bring world-class Jiu-Jitsu to London, aspiring to leave our mark in competitive Jiu-Jitsu history.
The Journey
Your Journey has deep parallels with everyone else who trains. Whether for Recreation, Fitness, Self-Defence or to win Gold Medals on the Competitive Circuit, we are all here to better ourselves.
All here to gain Strength, Confidence and Skill in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
The Journey for those who wish it will be a lifelong pursuit. For all of us, it will contain challenges from the White Belt to the Black Belt and these challenges will push us closer towards achieving what we set out to accomplish when we started.
By choosing Elite Submission Grappling you are choosing an Academy that will support you along the way. An Academy that respects the journey you have embarked on and a group of individuals committed to helping each other grow and become a better version of ourselves.
Head Coach
Jed Hue
About Jed
Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Founder & Head Coach at Elite Submission Grappling
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I was introduced to martial arts at a young age, thanks to my father, an amateur kickboxer turned boxing manager. From early on, I learned the importance of striking and self-defence. As I grew up, martial arts became a natural interest of mine. At 16, I decided to explore grappling, and after my first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu session, I immediately knew it was the sport for me.
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Just one year into training, I earned my blue belt and realized that Jiu-Jitsu was not only something I enjoyed but something I wanted to dedicate my life to. By 19, I was a purple belt, but my journey took an unexpected turn. While competing in the European Championship in Lisbon, Portugal, I sustained a severe injury. This setback, combined with financial struggles and a lack of motivation, led me to take a break from training.
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At 21, after over two years away from the mats and having gained about 20kg, I knew I had to make a change. Determined to regain my confidence and get back in shape, I returned to BJJ. In just four weeks, with focused training and better nutrition, I lost 10kg and was ready to step back into competition.
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At 23, I earned my brown belt and solidified my reputation as one of the top grapplers in the UK. In April 2021, I founded Elite Submission Grappling, and just a few months later, I was honoured to receive my black belt.
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At 28, I’m proud to have established myself as one of Europe’s top No-Gi grapplers while leading a thriving community at Elite Submission Grappling. I’m deeply passionate about helping others reach their full potential and am excited for what the future holds.
Achievements 2019-2023:
ADCC Portugese National Champion x2
ADCC Swiss National Champion x2
ADCC Danish National Champion x2
ADCC British National Champion x1
ADCC German National Champion x1
ADCC Swedish National Champion x1
IBJJF Paris Open No-Gi Champion x2
IBJJF Madrid Open No-Gi Champion x2
IBJJF London Open No-Gi Champion X1
Polaris Superfight Winner x5
Polaris Squads Winner x1
Polaris Contenders Champion x1
Grappling Industries Champion No-Gi x4
Southend Open No-Gi Champion x4
Kleos Open No-Gi Champion x4
Grapplefest Superfight Winner x1
Battle Grapple Superfight Winner x3
Alpha Grappling Superfight Winner x2
Alpha Grappling Tournament Winner x1
English Open Pro Division Winner x1
Pantheon Superfight Winner x1
Empire Grappling Superfight Winner x1
Ace Submission Superfight Winner x1
Role Models Superfight Winner x1
Submission Series Champion x1
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Assistant Coach
Nikolas Koretsis
About Nik
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coach & Competitor
Purple Belt under ESG
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With 8 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, I’ve dedicated myself to not only perfecting my own skills but also helping others progress in their journey. I began training at 12 years old to get fit, but quickly found my passion for the sport, which has since become both my career and my way of life.
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I have over 7 years of coaching adults and 5 years of experience teaching kids, allowing me to guide grapplers of all levels, from beginners to advanced competitors. My goal is to help you elevate your game and achieve your personal Jiu-Jitsu goals, whether you’re looking to get in shape, improve your technique, or compete at the highest level.
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Accolades
• 3x ADCC Pro Gold Medalist
• IBJJF European Championship Silver Medalist
• 2x Polaris Champion