Established in 2000, the Tōukon Academy® is Bedfordshire's premier full-time martial arts academy.
Delivering staged, segmented and specialised Brazilian Jiu Jitsu programmes. Welcome you to the Tōukon Academy®
Since our establishment in 2000, we have developed relationships with several world-class coaches and competitors to provide a pedigree of regular world-class black-belt instruction that you will not find elsewhere in the area. We have a learning environment in place that provides membe
04/06/2026
One hundred days celebration.
Congratulations to Milosz Placzek on reaching his second important milestone at the Tōukon Academy in Bedford - the first being his decision to begin.
In a sport/martial art where slow, methodical progress is the norm; attrition tends to remove many not willing to put in the effort.
Trust the process, pursue the craft, lean in.
Congratulations.
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Competence. Culture. Community.
04/06/2026
Promotions: Luke Moran
Tōukon Academy® Blue Belt #129 - 02/06/2026.
Many congratulations.
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Competence. Culture. Community.
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04/06/2026
Promotions: Caolán Grennan
Tōukon Academy® Blue Belt #128 - 02/06/2026.
Many congratulations.
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Competence. Culture. Community.
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04/06/2026
Promotions: Alan Stanford
Tōukon Academy® Blue Belt #127 - 02/06/2026.
Many congratulations.
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Competence. Culture. Community.
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04/06/2026
Promotions: Stanley Webb
Tōukon Academy® Blue Belt #126 - 02/06/2026.
Many congratulations.
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Competence. Culture. Community.
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18/05/2026
With the return of our superb junior program from June 2026, there has never been a better time to start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the in than now!
Our next four-week, fully structured intro course begins Tuesday 09 June 2026.
✅ Learn the fundamentals in a safe environment.
✅ Led by expert black belt coaches.
✅ Fully structured introductory curriculum.
✅ 8 Classes across 4 weeks.
✅ Free Jiu Jitsu Kimono & belt.
In short, it’s the introductory martial arts programme you deserve.
Leave the word START in the comments or DM us and we’ll send over the link to enrol today.
More information needed?
Use the link in bio.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our community!
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Competence. Culture. Community.
17/05/2026
Silver for Tōukon Academy Purple belt, Sunil Ram, at the British Open today.
Brilliant achievement Sunny. We’re all super proud of you.
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Competence. Culture. Community.
17/05/2026
Gold at the International Open in Paris, for Tōukon Academy head coach
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Competence. Culture. Community.
16/05/2026
Massive congratulations to Tōukon Academy Blue Belt, Simon Billsberry, who became British Champion today - winning gold at the 2026 British Open in Coventry.
Amazing achievement. We’re all super proud of you.
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Competence. Culture. Community.
14/05/2026
6am crew.
Module 4: Passing Long Range Guards.
Great work team.
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Competence. Culture. Community.