The Association Aims

Our aims have altered over the years as would be the case with any organisation that has lasted 30 or more years, just as society has changed we have had to change too, but not to the detriment of our art. However our ethics have not changed we still want to give the members training with us, true Ju Jitsu and Kobudo just as our teachers did all those years ago.

We will not be drawn into direct debits or standing orders as we believe that by structuring a training programme that is achievable and exciting members will want to train at their clubs and not attend because they have already paid in advance. Training sessions, equipment and courses very reasonably priced and our open policy of pricing is available for all to see.

The training sessions for the very young are structured for their ages and abilities as is the syllabus they are taught. Children are not just small adults and they have vastly differing attention patterns which have to be catered for by each club almost on an individual basis. We encourage parents to watch their children training and involve them in their children’s progress while at the same time not distracting the children from their training programme. (Children may join from 5 years of age)

The training syllabus for adults is a tried and proven one covering all aspects of Ju Jitsu and Kobudo, it is straight forward and dynamic, it leads members into the further advanced regions of the art. It develops character and awareness while at the same time improving confidence and well being.

Although Ju Jitsu is a system of self defence there are those that enjoy competing and with our colleagues from abroad we have devised a system where this can be done. From very small children 5 and 6 years to adults of 40 or 50 plus if members wish to compete they have that facility as well, both here in the UK and overseas on our many visits to other countries. Competition is not compulsory, it is only for those that wish to take part but we do try to encourage everyone to support those who do.

All club coaches are drawn from the association and have been coached in all aspects of the art, they are qualified to NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) through MASA and City & Guilds. They are all qualified First Aiders and all take annual CRB enhanced disclosures as do school teachers. The association is fully insured as is every coach and member.

MASA is the Martial Arts Standards Agency, it is a national organisation and facility provider for martial arts clubs and associations. It provides advice and training in all aspects of running martial arts clubs from NVQ’s to Insurance, Coaches Development training, CRB Disclosures and Publicity and Accounting. Kyushin Ryu Ju Jitsu Association are founder members of MASA.

Finally, as we were founded in 1973 we have grown together much like a family, Sensei Roger Wilkes, our founder has been involved in martial arts for 50 years this year beginning his journey in 1959 and many of the senior club coaches have been members for over 20 years. Our social events are open to everyone as are our numerous visits to colleagues abroad, you are most welcome to join us as well.