We’re pleased to announce that from next month there will be a brand new junior ju jitsu class starting up in High Wycombe! The new class builds on the success of our current junior classes that run each week in Maidenhead and will provide the opportunity to practise...

Maidenhead’s Bea Parry, Otto Parry and Magnus Read flew the flag for Maidenhead’s Kazoku Ju Jitsu at the Southend International Championships in Southend-on-Sea, Saturday 7th May.  The Championships, back for the first time in three years after the pandemic, are one...

On Monday 21st March, some of our older junior ju-jitsu students attended a special Nunchaku Workshop with Sensei Dan, at Furze Platt War Memorial Hall in Maidenhead. This is the first time we’ve run one of these special courses and the first time most of our new...

We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand-new martial arts programme for schools in the East Berks & South Bucks area. Our new Dragons Ju-Jitsu programme for primary school age children (minimum age seven years) will introduce new children to the benefits...

Self-defence, or, more appropriately, self protection, is a large and contentious subject. Some experts contend that special self defence classes or courses should not be taught, as it’s unlikely that an average person would learn physical techniques well enough over...

When you first get into martial arts, or even if you’re a seasoned practitioner with a few years’ experience, sometimes it’s easy to get carried away. Whether you’re young and enthusiastic, or just young at heart, here are 20 signs that you might be getting a little...

People often associate martial arts, and particularly grappling-based arts, as being a male-dominated activity. This is a huge shame, as I strongly believe that the benefits to women and girls of training are just as significant. In my twenty-plus years of experience...

On 5th January 2022 our two brand-new adults ju-jitsu classes are starting up in Maidenhead! These replace our previous mixed-ability classes in Marlow. Running every Wednesday evening at Furze Platt War Memorial Hall (the same venue as our children's classes), we...

Japanese grappling arts such as judo and ju-jitsu often refer to kuzushi, the act of breaking or destabilising a person’s balance, as being vital to the execution of effective throws and takedowns. While it is possible to throw a compliant, static partner who is...

As martial artists, many of us are goal-oriented people who are highly motivated to strive towards the next belt. This is one of the strongest and most unique selling points for martial arts compared to other sports and physical activities. The structured nature of...