Combat Jujitsu Ryu - Devon branch

It was another hot one last night and the really amazing thing was the students saying they wanted a lesson despite the heat! That's dedication! We did have the A/C unit working overtime to help cope too.

We had a very light kids session focusing on breakfalls, stretching and practicing blocking and they did a fantastic job despite the heat. There were plenty of water breaks for them though.

One of our students also brought in something interesting, a Gi jacket from the club of the founder of our particular style of Jujitsu. That was a bit of a blast from the past from when she trained there over 20 years ago! We still share their DNA but we've come a long way since then. Still, nice to reminisce sometimes. And a big well done to our newest member Steve for joining us and settling right in.

Well done all 🇯🇵🥋

Another hot one in the Dojo last night but we got through it and got a lot of stuff done!

Tomorrow is going to be warmer but we should manage it 🇯🇵🥋

A busy day for Sensei yesterday, 2 hours of enrichment at Bideford College (and lots of enthusiastic guidance to keep a huge group motivated), followed by and after school club and then a fairly warm but useful session on the evening. We had the A/C on in the Dojo, and despite a few water breaks being needed everyone did amazingly well with the heat 🌤🌻🫗

We looked at dynamic movement and how high kicks can be achieved even without the flexibility you think you need. And also why good posture and movement is key in defence.

Following on from that we had a quick look at positioning and preparation for Shuto uchi to be really effective (and what it actually does if you apply it to different areas). Oh, and we looked why joining in with an attack (not literally, but if you know, you know) is useful and effective. Well done to the attendees, and a big will done to Taylor for asking lots of useful questions but also making some really good observations!

Rob, we hope that big job went well today 😄

Tonight we have our mixed class from 6:30-8:00PM. All are welcome 🥋🇯🇵

Our martial arts school continues to grow steadily, the students are happy and progressing well, the range of classes give everyone more chances to find the day that suits them, and our new prices have already started to give people the encouragement and freedom to train more often than before. Oh, and the lighting has been fixed along with windows, and the front door is next. Maybe some decorating next?...

Steady progress is still progress. Success isn't full mats every session. Steve Sensei is not the main character in all of this. Our students are. They are the heart of our school, and the heart beats strong again!

Former students, those on a break, those trying to work themselves up to rejoining us...

You'll love how things have changed, from the name, to the logo, to the way we do things these days. Softer and better technique, better understanding, less complicated, much more effective as a result. The door is always open.

A huge congratulations to our 3 new Orange Belts who successfully passed their gradings last night. 3 new 6th Kyu students walking their paths with pride 🇯🇵🥋

A big mention goes to Renee for attending the charity day on Sunday for several hours, picking up an injury but then coming back for more on Monday and Tuesday! They say pain is all in the mind but it definitely looked like it was in her toe!

Adam and Wayne also gave a fantastic demonstration of technique and techniques (yes, they are different things) and also an excellent demonstration of Kata Heian Nidan 🤛👊🤜

Steve Sensei and Renshi are very proud and humbled over such great students in our school.

Oh, and a very big shout out to Lee for being Uke for Sensei on Sunday... Everyone saw it wasn't exactly easy or relaxing for him but he did a fab job 👊🥋🇯🇵