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Bedford Jujitsu open this Monday

Jujitsu is on this Monday 25th January at the Biddenham dojo.

We will be working on the jujitsu syllabus, and aim to spend some time working on ground-fighting techniques in the latter part of the lesson.

See you on the mat.

Sensei Rob

Masterclass February 6th with Terry Parker, 9th Dan Jujitsu

Terry Parker, 9th Dan (Founding Member, Coach Tutor, National Rattification Officer, National Examiner,Technical Board Member) will be teaching a masterclass at Fareham Community Centre in Gosport this February.
We are hoping that Sensei John Hunt 7th Dan BJJA will also be on the mat (teaching Cane).


14:30 until 18:30 - 6th February 2010
Fareham community centre, Gosport

Speak to your Bedford Jujitsu sensei for more information

Monday night JuJitsu is open tonight

Both the Marston and Biddenham Jujitsu dojo's (training venue's) are open tonight.

Hope to see you there later.

Sensei Rob

Welcome to Bedford Ju Jitsu self defence and martial arts classes

Bedford Jujitsu is part of the British Ju Jitsu Association (BJJA), running self defence and martial arts classes 3 times per week in the Bedford, Marston and St Neot's areas.

Our instructors are CRB checked, certified coaches with the BJJA - the National Governing Body (established in 1960).

We represent the Zen Ha Kenpo Ryu Jujitsu part of the BJJA, and its chief instructor Shihan Martin Rogers:

• 48 years in Martial Arts
• 6 consecutive years as Boxing Heavyweight for his unit (Parachute Regiment)
• Bodyguard for members of state & MP's
• Pressure point fighting
• Registered founder of Zen Ha Kenpo system in Okinawa (Japan) with the Matsusokan Shorin-Ryu
• Senior coach & board member with the BJJA

Our classes are friendly and we welcome all newcomers - feel free to come and spectate for your first session, or equally to join in straight away.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

From all the team at Bedford Jujitsu

British National JuJitsu Championships (BJJA) on Feb 20th 2010

Entry forms are needed this week for the BJJA National Championships.

More details here: http://www.bjjagb.com/index.cfm?page=9

The event is taking place on the 20th February 2010 at Walsall Sports Centre, Gorway Road, Walsall, WS1 3BD

Sport JuJitsu Masterclass: Sunday 24th January 2010

This Sunday, Martin Rogers is hosting a Sport Jujitsu masterclass and Pre-black belt grading:

Sunday 24th January 2010

12:30 start: Fareham Community Centre, Gosport

All students from Bedford Jujitsu are welcome. Contact your Sensei for more information

Jujitsu for self defence

Jujitsu is a highly effective method of self defence that has evolved over many years.

Our instructors at Bedford JuJitsu have, between them, trained in Boxing, Karate, Judo, Aikido, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Tae Kwon Do, Wing Chun and JuJitsu. We find JuJitsu to be the most comprehensive of these styles, and also the most effective.

Jujitsu works to defeat an opponent using the following methods:

• minimising exposure (posture, stances, body-position and fighting distance)
• avoiding confrontation if at all possible (body language & verbal communication)
  
• off-balancing them (centre-line theory)
  
• striking, kicking & pressure-point applications (kyusho)
  
• capitalising on body mechanics for leverage (joint locks)
• taking them down to the floor (throws)
• restraining them (chokes, strangles, holds)
• using speed, aggression, surprise and a no-nonsense approach
• protecting oneself from attack, and minimising damage (blocks, breakfalls)
  

The origins of JuJitsu can be traced back in the ancient chronicles of Japan, and it was widely practiced by the Samurai warriors.

Today, it can be seen as the dominating force in the highly publicized Ultimate Fight Championship (UFC), along with other no-rules and ring-rules Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) contests.

Recognised as a deadly and effective style, JuJitsu is now taught to UK Special Forces.

Snow gone, classes on!

All Jujitsu classes are back on with immediate effect:

Friday at St Neot's
Monday at Marston, and Biddenham
Wednesday at Biddenham

See you there!

Bedford Martial Arts class tonight Wednesday 13th Jan

Tonight's self defence class (Wednesday 13th January) will be on as normal at the Biddenham Upper School dojo, assuming that the school is open.

Please try to get there a little earlier as we may have to create space for the mats.

7:30pm start in the Dance Studio

See you there

Sensei Rob

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Your first class

We welcome new starters at Bedford JuJitsu. All you need is a t-shirt and joggers / tracksuit trousers. We train in bare feet on matted areas. Individuals or groups are welcome.

You will be asked to complete a new-starter form, and will be taken through some basic safety information by your instructor, before taking part in a warmup of stretching and light aerobic exercise.

An instructor will spend time with you one-on-one to show you a range of very simple techniques, giving you a flavour of the different components to our style (some strikes, locks, holds, takedowns etc). There is no pressure to participate in anything you don't want to, and you can train at your own pace.

Your instructor can give you pricing for equipment and ongoing insurance, should you wish to continue your training.

If you have any questions contact one of the Sensei's and they will be happy to help.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Shihan Martin Rogers 7th Dan BJJA

From our group: Shihan Martin Rogers 7th Dan BJJA GB

Solent Martial Arts Academy Zen Ha Kenpo Ryu Jujitsu

Martin Rogers

More video from our group: Shihan Martin Rogers 7th Dan BJJA GB

Shihan Steven Baker 6th Dan, UK

Steve Baker teaching at the Gosport seminar 2008

Shihan Chad Foster 6th Dan, Denmark

Our good friend Chad Foster in action, at the Gosport seminar 2008

"I have trained in martial arts before - can I still join?"

"I have trained in martial arts before - can I still join?" Yes!

We welcome beginners and experts alike. Our instructors will adapt their teaching style to help you get the most from the class. All we ask is that you respect your Sensei and to listen to what they have to say.

Bedford Ju Jitsu has a number of students with experience in Aikido, Wing Chun, Boxing, Judo, Tae Kwon Do, Karate, and other styles of Ju Jitsu. In many cases our students have their own classes in other martial arts and are Black Belts in their own right.

Martial Arts Self Defence Classes back on for 2010

All classes are now back up and running for 2010.

Happy New Year to everyone and look forward to seeing you at a class soon.