Jujitsu cancelled on 6th September, 2010

Karl Purkhardt — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:57:42 +0000

Unfortunately training on the 6th September 2010 has been cancelled due to dry rot at the premises. Hopefully training will resume normally next Monday. Remember to check back here for further updates.

First Black Belt Grading at Karma Jujitsu

Karl Purkhardt — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:15:33 +0000

We are very proud to say that we had our first black belt grading at Karma Jujitsu on 10th May, 2010. Adrian had to demonstrate his proficiency, which he did remarkably, and was awarded the long awaited black belt. We’ve added a few images which you can view by heading over to the gallery or by clicking here directly.

Senei Mike Wood and Craig Connell awarded 5th Dan

Karl Purkhardt — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:01:04 +0000

Sensei Mike Wood and Craig Connel have both been awarded the rank of 5th Dan. Well done guys!

Senei Mike promoted to Executive Officer

Karl Purkhardt — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:21:15 +0000

Due to hard work and dedication to the technical aspects of Ju-jitsu Sensei Mike Widdall has been awarded the rank of 6th Dan and been awarded executive officer status. Well done Mike!

Females in Martial Arts

Karl Purkhardt — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:16:24 +0000

“FIMA a new organisation within the World Ju-Jitsu Federation, is dedicated to the advancement of females in martial arts. FIMA acts as a role model for the younger generation in the once male dominated sport.

A syllabus has been set up for Women in martial arts by the National Coach with the assistance of the International Technical Director and International female martial arts coaches from Australia, United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium, Norway, Ireland, Germany, Iceland and Israel. This syllabus was designed so that females know the rules for survival within the bands of the law.”

Sensei Alan Campbell – National Coach

We believe there is no reason that enjoyable and empowering martial arts are dominated by men – women have reservations for many reasons that have failed to be checked until now with the introduction of FIMA

Fiction – An average of 40% less muscle mass puts women at a significant disadvantage to their male peers.

Fact – Ju-jitsu is all about technique. Strength becomes completely insignificant when you can throw a 200lb opponent simply by turning their wrist in the right direction.

Fiction – A women will find it difficult to integrate into a class of mainly men.

Fact – You’ll find all our new students are nervous about fitting it, and looking silly in front of everyone. The truth is that everyone is the class will welcome you and go out of their way to help with any techniques, as they too were once red belts. You will find it incredibly easy to join a class, and you’ll be glad you did!

Fiction – Women train better with all women classes

Fact – It is true that training with other women can help with confidence, but the big problem is that we all need to train with as many body types as possible… imagine having only trained Ju-jitsu with other women for 2 years and then being confronted by an aggresive male attacker? Would you be confident in your techniques, or would the unfamiliar fear leave your mind blank?

Fiction – Sports like martial arts often see women patronised, held back and belittled.

Fact – You’ll find massive amounts of respect from your fellow peers and encouragement from everyone. Many of our highly qualified black belts are women, who have gone on to open their own clubs and continue to teach.

Come along to one of our classes and ask us any questions on you mind -
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