Unlock Your Potential at Our Martial Arts Academy
Welcome to Aragona Martial Arts Academy Worthing. Founded in 1998 by Head Coach Savio Aragona, a 2nd-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Brigadeiro (6th-degree black belt), with a lifelong passion for martial arts. Originally a Shotokan Karate school, it has since evolved into a leading training centre for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Muay Thai.
Located in Worthing, just minutes from Goring-By-Sea Train Station and Highdown Football Pitches, our purpose-built facility offers a spacious, clean matted area, male and female changing rooms with showers, and a café-style social space for members to refuel and connect. We welcome all ages and abilities, from complete beginners to experienced martial artists, with daily BJJ classes and Muay Thai sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
At Aragona Martial Arts, we believe in technical excellence, discipline, and mutual respect. Our training is designed to challenge, inspire, and empower, helping students build confidence, resilience, and real-world self-defence skills in a friendly and supportive environment.
Our doors are open to everyone—get in touch to start your journey!
Our Coaches
Who are the classes for?
We offer classes tailored for all levels and ages. Whether you're a novice or an experienced competitor, our expertly designed programmes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai are suitable for everyone. Our sessions are perfect for those looking to hone their skills, increase fitness, or learn self-defence in a dynamic environment.
BEGINNERS
We understand that starting something new can feel intimidating. That’s why we offer beginner-friendly classes, including female-only classes, and courses throughout the year, providing a safe, welcoming, and structured environment to help you build confidence, learn the fundamentals, and progress at your own pace.
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
If you already have some grappling experience, you can join us any time outside of the intakes and get stuck into the intense training sessions. In our classes, We do a lot of positional work and technique studies along with plenty of live sparring.
KIDS & TEENS
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers countless benefits for the younger player. At Aragona Martial Arts, our classes build physical fitness, practical skills and discipline, while fostering character, mental resilience, and respectful communication – empowering your child for life.
COMPETITIVE ATHLETES
For those ready to challenge themselves on the competitive stage, our specialised training camps and structured framework are designed to unlock your full potential—regardless of your starting point.
