Your First Class
We welcome new starters at Bedford JuJitsu: all you need is a t-shirt and joggers / tracksuit trousers as we train in bare feet on matted areas. All our classes are £3.50 per session: individuals or groups are welcome. Our insurance policy does include provision for junior students, though we recommend a minimum age of 12 years old as a starting point.
So, what happens when you get to your first session?
First up, we’ll introduce you to the club instructor and ask you to provide a few details about yourself. Then we’ll talk to you about some basic safety information and how the class works. Aside from the warmup and safety procedures, no part of the class is compulsory, so you don’t have to worry about being asked to do anything you’re not completely comfortable with.
Each class has a structured format: an initial show of respect (bowing ceremony) is followed by a warmup of stretching and light aerobic exercise. Then we move onto the sparring mitts and kickpads: you’ll learn how to punch, kick, knee and elbow right from the offset, training at your own pace under the supervision of our instructor team.
Once warmed up (as above), an assistant instructor (minimum 3 years experience) 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). Your instructors (minimum 10 years experience) will supervise and offer guidance throughout.
Sparring, competition or direct combat are not components for new starters.
Your instructor can give you pricing for equipment and ongoing insurance, though these are not required until your third week of training.
Our commitment to new students even means that, while you’re more than welcome to come along to any class, new for 2012: we’re offering specific new-starter lessons on the first week of each month in addition. Encouraging newcomers to join at these sessions means you’ll be in plenty of good company with other new starters. Just find a club near you and come on down!
If you have any questions contact one of the Sensei’s and they will be happy to help. Alternatively check out our Why Choose Us? page.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
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.
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