5 star reviews

Teaching Ju-Jitsu has been my life’s work Total Self Defence gives students a structured route to practical skill, discipline and lasting confidence, supported by instructors who take their responsibility seriously

After decades of training with respected masters in Britain and abroad, I still value the same things: practical self-defence, clear teaching and helping every student progress from their own starting point

Ju-Jitsu has brought joy and meaning to my training It has improved my confidence, focus and fitness, and the continuing challenge keeps bringing new rewards It is part of my life for good

I found Total Self Defence after time away from training and felt welcome from my first day With patient support from the instructors, I progressed from purple belt to black belt I recommend the club without hesitation

I have made very good friends through the club and thoroughly enjoy my training I like exploring techniques with others and testing whether they work in realistic, non-compliant self-defence situations

Since starting Ju-Jitsu, I have gained confidence and feel better able to handle difficult situations The art teaches effective close and distance skills, but it also teaches respect for other people

I knew within a month that Ju-Jitsu would become a lifelong interest I enjoy the techniques and the dojo atmosphere, while considerate and patient instructors helped me grow in confidence, stamina and self-esteem

Learning from outstanding instructors is a privilege and the club camaraderie is fantastic Training has built my confidence, fitness, instincts and reactions, while teaching others gives me a real sense of purpose

One lesson at Total Self Defence and I was hooked Ju-Jitsu brought the martial systems I had studied together as one discipline, taught with exceptional experience, real enthusiasm and a superb sense of humour

I was nervous walking into a martial arts club, but we were immediately hooked by techniques that worked for people of every shape and size My advice is simple: take that first step You will benefit in ways you never expected

Ju-Jitsu is an enjoyable training experience that has developed my mind, character, confidence, balance and coordination After studying other martial arts, I found it the most realistic and complete form of self-defence

I was hooked on Ju-Jitsu from the age of seven The training became an invaluable part of how I built self-control and progressed from the children’s class to junior and adult black-belt grades