Our club has been located in Dartford, Kent for over ten years. We have a reputation for quality martial arts training, at all levels, for both self-defence and competition.
Senior instructor John Griffiths, 6th Dan, has dan grades in Kenpo, Judo, Karate, Aikido and has trained for over thirty years in other arts, including Kendo and Iaido. He has taught martial arts for much of that time, first Judo and then Ju Jitsu.
For the beginner we teach simple self-defence techniques and encourage students to breakfall safely from the outset. There are many techniques in ju jitsu that do not require breakfalls so progress in basic technique is assured at an early stage.
Progression from basic to more complex techniques is at the student's own pace.
Our classes are designed for both juniors (5-16) and seniors (16+)
All instructors have been trained to the highest standard and have Professional Indemnity Insurance and First Aid Certificates.
Our syllabus reflects both roots in traditional styles, incorporating Kime-no-kata and Goshin Jitsu-no-kata, as well as contemporary sports training for Ju Jutsu Kumite and Grapple and Strike, and an array of techniques for use in self-defence situations.
Ju Jitsu training gives students many advantages, not least of which is their ability to use or not use their knowledge in a "real" situation. Learning a potentially lethal martial art puts a responsibility on the student for use of that knowledge. Before one can control an agressor, one has to be able to control oneself.
That said, ju jitsu training is fun (why else would we do it?), develops fitness, awareness and body control and balance. We aim to develop fitness and body control through games and warm-up techniques progressing to a variety of techniques, from throws and breakfalls, to kicks and punches, locks and controls, groundwork, escapes and so much more.
COME AND TRY! The hardest part is stepping onto the mat for the first time. We welcome students at all levels, from beginner to advanced, with experience of martial arts.
