Welcome to Kaisho Ju-Jitsu Ryu

We are one of the fastest growing Premier Martial Arts Clubs in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire and we only teach self defense/Protection. As of today we run 21 training classes a week, with anther 12 new classes starting from 2011.

Our Instructors

All our Instructors come from a mixed back ground from Military, Prison Service, Security night club industry, with a combination of over 150 years experience within the martial arts, and dealing with real life situations.

Our experience ranges from Ju-jitsu, Karate, Kickboxing, to self protection, we cover ground work, throws, locks, block, strikes and many other areas of the martial arts.

The instructors are fully CRB checked (every 12 months) First aid trained, have attended Child protection courses, from a min of 5 to 35 years of teaching children to adults. Kaisho also has a child protection policy in place.

Our Training Philosophy

Kaisho is a family children club that firmly places focus on learning within an encouraging and friendly atmosphere. Our training is very effective and conducted to the highest standard from the infants, juniors to the adult classes. We keep our classes size small so you will have the instructor time to develop your skills.  The great thing about Kaisho is a person can go at their own pace to reach their OWN goals!

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What does Kaisho Ju-Jitsu Ryu mean?

Translated, the name of our club actually means:

• Kaisho – Open Hand (fighting without weapons)
• Ju–Jitsu – Gentle fighting art
• Ryu – School

Martial Arts for health/fitness – any physical sport or general exercise programme contributes to health and well being. Add to this the discipline and focus inherent in many martial arts and its little wonder that people are attracted to the arts as a remedy for the stresses and tensions of modern living. Through these disciplines, many millions of practising martial artists the world over are actively improving their health, abilities, confidence and awareness.

Martial Arts for self discipline – Martial artists are among the least aggressive and brutish people in society. Martial artists are unlikely to initiate a violent or aggressive exchange preferring instead to, ‘walk away.’ With a physical confrontation often being viewed as the last resort by most and a failure by others!

Martial Arts for self-defence – The best way to look at self defence is a way in which you are able to defend yourself if need be, rather than an offensive movement. It is more of a way of defending yourself in any situation.

Martial Arts for self-control and respect - You learn self-control in the martial arts by learning how important it is to have respect, both for yourself and for others. Martial arts training teaches that in order to get respect, you first have to give it. Once you learn this important lesson, self-control will naturally increase.

Martial Arts for confidence - By getting stronger and more flexible (and by learning how to protect yourselves), you will develop confidence in your ability to handle life’s challenges. In turn, your improved confidence will give you the courage to say NO to negative influences.