Idris Elba Is Bringing ‘Fight School’ To British TV

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Idris Elba: Fighter, is setting up an experimental fight school in London for a four-part series for the BBC. Idris Elba’s Fight School will provide an outlet for young men and women “whose circumstances around their upbringing have not given them the opportunities to make the right choices and avoid street violence,” according to BBC Two. “I see history constantly repeating itself and can empathize with these kids,” Elba said in a statement. “I believe there is a better way to teach people that you don’t need knives to protect yourself.

It’s a proven fact that in urban areas where fight schools open, violent crime drops dramatically – which is why I wanted to do this project, in hope that we can change people’s lives.”“I want this project.