Samurai Jiu Jitsu Club

I joined the club a few months ago and have already learned dozens of self defence techniques that I could use in every day life if I ever needed to. Training is great fun, gets your heart rate up but you don't have to be super fit to join. Steve Sensei explains and demonstrates the techniques in a way that makes sense to a novice and after a few practices the skills quickly come together. Great fun and would highly recommend!

If you are considering learning a martial art, then Japanese Jiu Jitsu is definitely worth exploring further. To avoid any confusion, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and traditional Japanese Jiu Jitsu, are completely different (there are classes/clubs for both in Hastings).Because traditional Japanese Jiu Jitsu was originally developed and used by Samurai, it has real life application for self-defense situations. This differs from some other forms of martial art, especially those which strictly adhere to the framework for a sport or an art/discipline, and may be less realistic to use with a completely unpredictable assailant. Not less valid pursuits; just have a different focus.The Samurai Jiu Jitsu Club is uniquely privileged to have a direct connection to the origin of Shorinji Kan Jiu Jitsu.Steve Sensei learnt his craft under the renowned founder of Shorinji Kan Jiu Jitsu - Brian Graham Shihan - at the original club in Steve's home-town in Keighley, Yorkshire. It would be rare to find someone of comparable pedigree and experience in this little corner of the world.Many of the techniques taught by Steve Sensei are simple yet highly effective, without gratuitous force or violence. You learn how to take back control of a situation without necessarily hurting anyone. Though if needed, you can also use Shorinji Kan Jiu Jitsu to incapacitate someone twice your own weight or strength. You don't need to be exceptionally fit, strong or agile to learn and enjoy the classes, though participation over time will improve all of those things.The club is welcoming and upbeat, with members reflecting a mix of ages, gender and backgrounds. All current members joined as novices and as such, any one of them are happy to support and encourage the learning of new members.I highly recommend both Shorinji Kan Jiu Jitsu as a martial art style and equally, the Samurai Jiu Jitsu Club itself.

Great atmosphere and really nice people. Everyone is really helpful and Sensei Steve is great at demonstrating and explaining techniques in a way that you understand.You don’t have to be super fit or strong to learn and execute the self defence techniques either! I highly recommend to everyone!

Great sensei and friendly crew. Truly traditional Japanese Jitsu.