Christmas party confirmation

Hi All,

Just a reminder to say that we have already booked 27 places at the Red Hot World Buffet, Milton Keynes Theatre district, on Monday 20th December. There are no classes that night (last classes for the year are this Wednesday 15th and Friday 17th December) and we can meet in the Bar area at Red Hot from 8.00 onwards. Dinner will be from 9.00. If anyone else wants to be added to the list please let your sensei know asap.

To those who cannot make it, a great shame! Your senseis wish you all a brilliant Christmas and a sparkling New Year. See you all back on the mat in January.

Kev
Rob
Paul

Kubotan class on this Monday 29th November

This Monday sensei will be teaching introductory and advanced Kubotan techniques at the Bedford martial arts class - make sure you don't miss it!

See you there

Bedford Ju Jitsu Christmas Social

Old and new friends (and families) are welcome to this year’s Christmas celebration on Monday 20th December (classes cancelled for that evening).

We are going to the Red Hot World Buffet in Milton Keynes, which many of you know for the variety and quality of the food. In addition to the “all you can eat buffet” with a fabulous selection of Indian, Italian, Chinese, Mongolian, and Japanese food, there is also a traditional English Christmas dinner. All for £14.99 (plus 5% service), and children under 10 half price. Meet in the bar area from 7.30 onwards.

We need to confirm numbers as soon as possible. Therefore please let your instructor have a £10 per head deposit (deducted from your buffet bill) by Wednesday 17th November latest to reserve your place.

I am sure we will be able to arrange lifts if required.

We hope you can make it!

One of our red belts practicing his side kick technique

New Mats

All students,

The St Neots Ju Jitsu Club has new mats!!!

These are brand new jigsaw mats (interlocking) - as part of our commitment to safe training and provision of the very best martial arts teaching.

All our club venues are training with quality mats. We also have plenty of kick pads, focus mitts and weapons.

All the instructors would like to thank all our students for their support in the past year while we have been making these adjustments and changes.

We have now regular busy classes every week and lots of new faces around all the clubs. If you're a student training at just one venue please remember we do run clubs Monday, Wednesday & Friday evenings. Details of all our club locations and training times can be found here.

The instructor team is keen to hear your feedback, and any suggestions for things you would like to see, or ways to improve the classes are always welcome.

Friday Re-opening

To all students,

Just a reminder that Friday 15th October is our first night back at St Neots,

Class starts at 8pm till 9.30pm

If you could get there earlier to help get the mats out that would be great, we have access from 7.40 onwards.

Many thanks and hope to see you all back on the Mat!

Sensei Kev

Friday Class start date

All students 

We have been informed by the St Neots Leisure centre that we can start back now the work has been completed, 

Friday the 15th October from 8.00pm to 9.30pm in the old training venue prior to being moved into the sports hall, (Starlet Suite).

Please keep this date free in your diary!!!! 

New student welcome an ideal time to join in with us.

Check out the website for a free starter lesson to all new students. 

Hope to see you all there

Sensei Kev

Monday jujitsu clubs open as usual

Bedford Martial Arts and Marston Martial Arts are open tonight for the Monday classes.

Senior-grade students at Bedford will be working on pressure point application as well as their usual syllabus training.

Junior-grade students will be focusing on small-circle application and centre-line.

Look forward to seeing you later

Sensei Rob


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Martial arts vouchers - free jujitsu classes

 We've got 2 great new vouchers for you to use - valid at all 3 of our martial arts classes (Bedford, Marston and St Neots)

New Students:
Get your first class free with this voucher

Existing Students:
Introduce a friend and get a free lesson

Terms and Conditions apply

Look forward to seeing you at a class soon

Beginners martial arts classes in Bedford

We're taking on new students at all our clubs - visit our "Thinking of Joining" section to find out more, or come along to one of our 3 martial arts schools:

• Bedford ju jitsu
• Marston ju jitsu
• St Neots ju jitsu

We have classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Bedford and Cambridge areas - all new students welcome (from beginner to expert).

Guest instructor at St Neots Class on Friday - Aikido!

Sensei Kevin has invited a guest instructor to take part of the class this Friday 23rd July 2010.

The instructor will be demonstrating a number of Aikido techniques for everyone to try out and apply to their own style.

Be there!

Biddenham Classes continue throughout Summer Holidays

Notice: all classes at the Biddenham dojo WILL continue throughout the Summer

View our Biddenham martial arts class detail page for opening times and days

Thanks

Monday class is open at Bedford and Marston

Monday's Ju Jitsu class IS on at both Marston and Bedford (Biddenam) this week.

New students are welcome. See you all there.

Please try to arrive 20 minutes before classes start this week to help set up.

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No classes on Bank Holiday Monday

There will be no training this bank holiday Monday as the school is closed.

Come along to Biddenham class on wednesday to get your training in this week


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Bedford Ju Jitsu on Wednesdays

We have loads of space for new students at the Wednesday class in Bedford... Come along tonight for a free trial.

Sensei will be teaching unarmed combat using aiki principles an ju jitsu techniques.

More focus pad and kick pad training will help fitness and stamina too.

See you there!


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Martial Arts in Bedford tonight

Sensei Paul will be teaching at the Martial Arts class tonight in Bedford.

Please arrive at 7:15pm to help with the mats.

See you there!

Monday classes in Biddenham and Marston both open tonight

Tonights Ju Jutsu classes in Biddenham and Marston Moretaine are both open tonight.

Look forward to seeing you there

Welcome to beginners and new students

A number of new students have joined us recently - welcome to you all.

Do feel free to ask, if you have any questions.

For those who are thinking of joining, come along on to a class and have a go, or get in touch with one of the instructors - we'd be happy to help.

You can find out more about the lessons, including details of your first class, on the Thinking of Joining? page.

Bedford Martial Arts Class successful launch of new training area

Thanks to all who came along on Monday - a great class and a great way to christen our new expanded training area.

We've got loads of space for new and existing students alike, so come along tonight (Wednesday) to the Biddenham Ju Jitsu Club for another top class!

Look forward to seeing you all on the mat again soon

Martial Arts Dojo's upgraded - grand opening on Monday 10th May

We have expanded our training area at the Bedford Martial Arts and Marston Martial Arts dojo's!

At Bedford Ju Jitsu we train on specialist martial-arts mats. The mats are thick, jigsaw mats with tatami pattern, providing our students with the safest training environment available. The upgrade gives us significantly more floor space, with plenty of room for new students!

This Monday, 10th May 2010, the clubs will see the grand unveiling of the expansion - make sure you're there for the opening!

Kuroda Senseï Ju Jutsu Video

Following yesterday's post showing Kuroda Sensei's Kenjutsu demonstration, the techniques below are perhaps more familiar to the Bedford Ju Jitsu clubs...

Kuroda Senseï kenjutsu video

Kuroda Sensei, Paris 2007

We hope you will agree that it is well worth sharing these videos on our site - a great demonstration of control and power.

Part 1



Part 2



Part 3

We have updated our website

We have updated our website!

The new features include:

• Bedford Ju Jitsu club page
• Marston Ju Jitsu club page
• St Neots Ju Jitsu club page
• Sport Ju Jitsu section

We hope that you will find the updates useful.

If you have any ideas on how to improve the website please speak to your instructor

Martial arts classes in Bedford - Monday nights

All classes are open this week following the Easter weekend and Bank Holiday.

New students are welcome to come along.

See you there

Sensei Rob will be teaching at the St Neots dojo this Friday

Sensei Rob has been asked to teach the Friday class at St Neots again this week.
The lesson will include:

• unarmed combat / self defence
• core principles, locks and throw
• martial arts techniques against weapon attack
• ground fighting

Look forward to seeing you there

Bedford martial arts clubs open today

Both Monday sessions (Bedford and Marston Moretaine) are open tonight for all students.

See you there

More successful belt gradings at Friday's St Neots Martial Arts Club

Congratulations to the following who passed their gradings on Friday at the St Neots Jujitsu Club

• Ray: Orange Belt
• Rich: Orange Belt
• Connor: Junior Yellow Belt
• Matthew: Red Belt
• Tim: Red Belt

All students performed well and are a credit to their instructors.

Martial arts classes in Biddenham and Marston Moretaine on Monday

The Martial Arts Schools in Biddenham and Marston Moretaine are both open next week: Monday 15th March 2010.

Beginners are welcome to come along and try it out. Visit our classes page for full details.

See you on the mat!

Grading success at Marston Martial Arts class

This week Marston Martial Arts School conducted gradings at Green and Purple Belt level.

Congratulations to Jack Chambers who took his green belt, and to Alex Gibson for taking his purple belt grading. Both students passed successfully and we are looking forward to more grading at the St Neots Martial Arts School this Friday.

Martial Arts in Biddenham tonight

Martial arts is on from 7:30 - 9.00pm tonight in Biddenham, Bedford. Click here for more information about the martial arts class in Bedford, Marston Moretaine and St Neots.

Beginners are welcome: visit our thinking of joining? section to find out more

St Neots Martial Arts School 8:05pm every Friday

The St Neot's Martial Arts Class starts at 8:05pm every Friday at the St Neots Leisure Centre.

Details of this update can be found on this previous website article

Jo wins Gold Medal at national championships

We are delighted to report that this weekend Jo defended her title to win the women's Gold Medal at the British Ju Jitsu Association National Championships.

The day was a huge success, and Chairman Martin Dixon, 8th Dan BJJA, was very pleased with the day. Jo did Chief Instructor Martin Rogers, (7th Dan) and the club very proud.

Well done Jo!

Sensei Rob teaching at St Neots JuJitsu tonight

Sensei Kevin has invited me to teach at the St Neots dojo tonight. I'm hoping to cover some of the following:

• escrima (sticks)
• open-hand
• tanto (knife techniques)
• throws
• pressure points

Look forward to seeing you all soon. 8:15 start

Sensei Rob Mustoe

Shuren JuJitsu Seminar on13th March 2010

The 'Shuren Bash' is approaching, held in Romford on Saturday 13th March 2010.

10:30am - 4:30pm

Robert Clack Sports Centre
Gosfield Road
RM8 1JU

Instructors will include Sensei Dessie McMenamin (7th Dan Jujitsu) and Sensei John Ward (6th Dan Kempo Karate) who are travelling from Ireland to teach on the mat.

The course fee is £30 - please inform your instructor if you wish to attend asap so we can book you in

St Neots Martial Arts on Fridays: 8.05 to 9.45

Important notice: From 26th February onwards the Friday Jujitsu class time will be 8:05 to 9:45. We will be training in the sports hall while the Scarlet Suite is being refurbished.

St Neots Leisure Centre
Sports Hall
Fridays 8:05-9:45 [from 26th Feb onwards]

Open tonight in Marston and Biddenham

Both dojos are open as normal tonight Monday 8th February...

Lots of new techniques to share from the weekend's training in Portsmouth so make sure you don't miss it!

Photo: Biddenham Martial Arts School practicing throws

Photo from the Biddenham Martial Arts School on Monday night featuring two of our senior students practicing their throwing technique:

Reminder for the Jujitsu class with Terry Parker, BJJA Founder Member

Don't forget this weekend we are travelling to Portsmouth on Saturday to train with Terry Parker and John Hunt - Senior instructors from the BJJA.

The course starts at 2:45pm

Please let your instructor know if you are able to make it - we will be organising transport

Wednesday dojo is closed this week

Due to a parents evening at the School this week, the Wednesday class is shut this week 3rd Feb 2010.

Come along to the Friday session in St Neots for extra mat time!

Directions and class times can be found here

Biddenham Jujitsu Club open for beginners

The Jujitsu class in Biddenham is open tonight, Monday 1st February.

Beginners are welcome! Visit our 'thinking of joining' section for more information.

Be there at 7:15pm for an introductory lesson with the instructor.

We have a new twitter account

All new posts on the website will be automatically tweeted on our new Twitter account: @bedfordjujitsu.

Follow us now FREE to get real-time updates on classes, news and other updates.

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.