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Elevation Wrestling Academy

Whether you’re looking to keep fit through pro wrestling, breakout onto the UK scene or make your dream come true and get signed; Elevation Wrestling Academy is for you.

Lead by WWE NXT UK Alumni, Joseph Conners, Elevation offers a complete range of classes, courses and academy shows to help you achieve your potential, faster.

What we offer

  • Suitable for absolute beginners and those who want to focus on doing the basics well. For ages 16+.

    Foundation

    Suitable for absolute beginners and those who want to focus on doing the basics well.
    For ages 16+.

    ⏱️ One hour session
    🙆‍♂️ 5 minutes stretching
    🤸 5 minutes rolls
    🤼 50 minutes of skills-based training

    👉 New to wrestling? Start here

  • Mixed Ability

    Suitable for all abilities.
    For ages 16+.

    ⏱️ One and a half hour session
    🙆‍♂️ 5 minutes stretching
    🏃‍♀️ 10 minutes conditioning
    🤸 5 minutes rolls
    🤼 1 hour 10 minutes skill-based training

  • Suitable for all those comfortable bumping and running the ropes. The session covers all aspects of pro wrestling. For ages 16+.

    Core

    Suitable for all those comfortable bumping and running the ropes. The session covers all aspects of pro wrestling.
    For ages 16+.

    ⏱️ Two hour session
    🙆‍♂️ 5 minutes stretching
    🏃‍♀️ 30 minutes conditioning
    🤸 10 minutes rolls
    🤼 1 hour 15 minutes skill-based training

  • Suitable for all abilities. The session focuses on wrestling cardio inspired by Joe’s time at the WWE Performance Centre. For ages 16+.

    Conditioning

    Suitable for all abilities. The session focuses on wrestling cardio inspired by Joe’s time at the WWE Performance Centre.
    For ages 16+.

    ⏱️ One hour session
    🙆‍♂️ 5 minutes stretching
    🚶5 minutes warm-up
    🏃45 minutes conditioning
    🚶‍♂️5 minutes cool down

  • An exclusive class for those focusing on the details that make the difference between good and great.

    BIO (By Invitation Only)

    An exclusive class for those focusing on the details that make the difference between good and great.
    💬 Contact Joe to apply.

    ⏱️ Two hour session
    This unique session focuses on real-time, personalised coaching of your in-ring wrestling.

    If you've been wrestling for a few years and really want to accelerate your progression, this is the session for you.

  • Classes for children aged 10 - 15 years of age, taught by experienced & vetted coaches.

    Under 16s

    Classes for children aged 10 - 15 years of age, taught by experienced & vetted coaches. All abilities welcome.
    For ages 10 to 15 years.

    ⏱️ One and a half hour session
    🙆‍♂️ 5 minutes stretching
    🤸 10 minutes rolls
    🤼 1 hour 15 minutes skill-based training

See Class Timetable

Plus frequent seminars...

  • Rhyno (July 2025)

  • The Hunter Brothers (June 2024)

  • Leon Slater (October 2024)

  • Martin Kirby (November 2024)

  • Trent Seven (February 2025)

  • Mark Andrews Seminar

    Mark Andrews (June 2025)

  • Doug Williams (September 2025)

Coaches

Elevation are proud to have assembled one of the most experienced, credible coaching teams in Europe. Whether you want make a career out of professional wrestling or build your fitness, conditioning and resilience amongst friends; our coaches can help you meet your goals.

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Timetable

We currently run eight, weekly classes with plans to expand in the near future…

Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the class to allow time to change. Classes begin promptly at the time stated below.

Monday

🕑 8.00pm to 9.30pm

🤼 Mixed Ability

🧑‍🏫 Lee Hunter

Tuesday

🕑 6.30pm to 7.30pm

🤼 Foundations

🧑‍🏫 Joseph Conners

🕑 7.30pm to 9.30pm

🤼 Core

🧑‍🏫 Joseph Conners

Wednesday

🕑 7.00pm to 8.00pm

🤼 Conditioning

🧑‍🏫 Joseph Conners

🕑 8.00pm to 10.00pm

🤼 BIO

🧑‍🏫 Joseph Conners

Thursday

🕑 6.30pm to 7.30pm

🤼 Foundations

🧑‍🏫 Jakk Sellstrom

🕑 7.30pm to 9.30pm

🤼 Core

🧑‍🏫 Jakk Sellstrom

Saturday

🕑 11.00am to 12.30pm

🤼 Under 16s

🧑‍🏫 Ricky Regan & Freya Rose

Please note that occasionally the coach listed above will change due to their personal or professional schedules.

Book your first session

Step 1: Complete the form below to let us know you’re interested in joining us.

Step 2: If you select the option for a call back, we will call you within 24 hours to let you know what to expect, discuss the different membership options and answer any other questions you might have.

Step 3: Attend your first session as a member of the Elevation Wrestling Academy community.

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What to bring

We want our facility to be as accessible as possible. And whilst we all get sweaty, there are a few things we can all do to make training fun for everyone. We ask you to bring…

💦 Gym towel
🎽 Change of top
💐 Deodorant

We don’t expect everyone to have wrestling boots or pads, but please do bring a clean pair of trainers if you don’t.

🥤 And don’t forget water. (Although we do sell bottles if you forget!)

 
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Location

The Elevation Wrestling Academy is located on the Cumberland Trading Estate in Loughborough, opposite the Loughborough Hospital.

We are:

🚙 10 minutes drive from M1 Junction 23

🚶 5 minutes walk from Loughborough Students Union

Address

Unit E8A, Cumberland Trading Estate
Loughborough, LE11 5DF

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Got a question?

We understand that joining a new class can be daunting. Get in touch to discuss your experience, goals, questions or concerns. We’ll help you overcome any limiting beliefs and get the most out of professional wrestling.