Ju-Jitsu for ages 13–17
A challenging, positive activity where teenagers build useful skills and real self-belief.
Ju-Jitsu for ages 13–17
Teenagers build practical skills through a clear progression that develops maturity, commitment and the confidence to work safely with others.
Students learn how to breakfall safely if they are attacked and how to adopt a suitable defence should they find themselves on the ground.
Junior beginner grades start with Red belt and progress to Orange Belt black stripe. When students demonstrate that they are ready to grade to full Orange belt, they are promoted to the Black Belt Club.
This class is for students who have progressed through the grading programme, reached full Orange belt and demonstrated the maturity and commitment needed to pursue the ultimate goal of Black Belt.
Students work in pairs and learn exciting self-defence techniques involving throwing, grappling and striking. The syllabus is designed especially for juniors, helping them progress towards junior Black Belt and eventually move into the senior adult class.
Watch the junior syllabus
See junior students demonstrate their grading skills and represent Total Self Defence on ITV News.
Benefits beyond the mat
Ju-Jitsu offers benefits teenagers can carry far beyond the training mat.
It gives parents a short break while enabling teenagers to learn practical self-defence.
Ju-Jitsu provides lasting benefits that help young people become more capable and well-rounded individuals.
Young people who learn martial arts such as Ju-Jitsu develop valuable problem-solving skills.
Learning and applying techniques is a powerful way to sharpen developing minds and improve comprehension.
Success in Ju-Jitsu requires discipline and consistent effort.
The structure, respect and self-discipline provided by martial-arts training can transfer into many other areas of life.
At a time when games consoles and smartphones can make teenagers more sedentary, physical fitness matters.
Warm-ups, throws and striking techniques burn energy while developing strength, stamina and endurance.
Ju-Jitsu brings together people from many backgrounds and gives teenagers opportunities to form friendships they might not make elsewhere.
Training partners learn to trust and depend on one another while practising new techniques.
Ju-Jitsu is an effective self-defence system for real-world situations.
Martial arts also encourage students to remain calm and collected, helping them avoid and prevent difficult situations before they escalate.
Nothing to lose. Everything to gain.
