Bedford Jujitsu

Grading success at Marston Martial Arts class

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:46:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:35:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:02:00 +0000

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

Wednesday dojo not available this week

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:27:00 +0000

Unfortunately the dojo is unavailable tonight due to an event at the school, which means that the Wednesday class is cancelled this week (24th Feb 2010). We will see you again on Friday or Monday.

Jo wins Gold Medal at national championships

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:26:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:59:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:24:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:23:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:31:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:24:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:36:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:34:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:22:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:26:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:22:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:15:00 +0000

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

Wednesday's Jujitsu is cancelled this week (20th Jan 2010)

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:12:00 +0000

The dojo is not available for use on Wednesday so Ju Jitsu is not going to be on.

Please accept our apologies and we will see you on the mat on Friday at St Neots or on Monday next week.

Sensei Rob

Monday night JuJitsu is open tonight

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:15:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:02:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:30:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:51:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:40:00 +0000

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!

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:22:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:30:00 +0000

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

Class updates in your inbox

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 11:00:00 +0000

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