BKJJA

Self defence for children & adults. Ages 14+ Mon & Wed 730pm, Ages 4+ Sat & Sun 12pm. Book first The first session is free. There is an annual membership fee.

Those wishing to take part in a session need to contact a coach to book a place. Once the booking is confirmed the participant can attend the session. Hygiene protocols are in place and must be followed by participants and spectators. Under 18s should be escorted to and from sessions by an adult. All sessions are mixed ability - novices, intermediates and advanced. Ju Jitsuka (people who do ju jit

su) train together irrespective of gender, age or ability. There is a session fee, payable at the time of booking or when attending. The fee includes a book to record progress in martial arts. Training uniforms (gi) can be obtained from a club coach. The club is able to obtain a discount from its suppliers. Gi can be obtained from any source you find suitable. The club's student (kyu) grades wear plain blue or plain white suits. Other colours are reserved for black belt (dan) grades only. As a throwing art we train on mats (tatami) in bare feet, socks are allowed. Street footwear is not worn when training on mats. As well as self defence and anti-bullying sessions the club runs in house competitions and specialised sessions. The BKJJA visit other venues for competitions and courses. The BKJJA has three venues it uses:

Dance Studio, 3a Aintree Road, Bootle L20 9DL
Monday and Wednesday sessions at 730pm (for 90 minutes) are for ages 14+. Younger students can train if they have permission from a coach and are accompanied by an adult. Under 18s can leave at 830pm. Sunday sessions at 12pm (for 60 minutes) are for ages 4+. Litherland Sports Park, Boundary Road L21 7LA
Saturday sessions at 12pm (for 60 minutes) are for ages 4+ are held in the First Floor Studio. Weather permitting this venue has outdoor sessions. Brook Vale Recreation Grounds, Brook Vale, Waterloo L22 3YB
The home football fields of Crosby Stuart FC
Weather permitting this venue has outdoor sessions. Parents or guardians of under 18s can take part in any session their child or children are taking part in. Adults need to check with a coach if they can attend a session aimed at under 18s. Adult coaches are DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checked and First Aid trained Adult coaches are insured as instructors with NAKMAS (www.nakmas.org.uk), which is the cub's governing body. All NAKMAS certified instructors are able to run classes without supervision. The BKJJA has three levels of instuctor, senior instructor (the club's head coach), instructors (1st Dan and higher - black belt), assistant instructors (3rd kyu - 1st kyu, blue belt to brown belt) . The club also has trainee coaches (Kenshuusei), young students that are learning and practicing skills to become an instructor. Contact a coach for more information (email [email protected]).

Merseyside | Budo Kai Ju Jitsu - Self Defence Club | England

05/08/2026

The BKJJA uses techniques based on traditional unarmed defence methods. Some martial art styles focus on competition and what is needed to score points or win a bout.
Self defence can use methods outlawed in competition. The video shows an example. The first part shows a competition fighter getting free. The defender is trying to get a good position to be able to continue the fight. The second part is a self defence move. The defender is trying to make space to make an escape.
The BKJJA do have sports competitions, as many of us like to test our skills. Those competitions do have rules to keep participants safe.
Find out more on our social media presences. Your first session is free, then pay as you train, no contracts
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Merseyside | Budo Kai Ju Jitsu - Self Defence Club | England Self defence, anti-bullying and personal safety sessions in a friendly safe environment. Improve fitness, health and confidence working with experienced instructors. Come visit our training sessions in Bootle and Litherland

20/07/2026

20/07/2026

Congratulations are due to one of the youngsters that trains at both of the venues that the club uses.
On Saturday 18th July, in Litherland Sports Park, Rheuben received his Student Of The Month Award for April.
Shihan Peter Smith made the presentation, while Rheuben's proud mum looked on.
Like many of the juniors, Rheuben not only works hard when he attends a session, he is very active outside of the dojo.
Keep up the good work Rheuben! Congratulations

19/07/2026

The club's modified timetable week commencing 20th July
Monday 20th July: 730pm: Dance Studio: Open
Wednesday 22nd July: 730pm: Dance Studio: Open
Saturday 25th July: CLOSED
Sunday 26th July: 12pm : Dance Studio: Open

19/07/2026

One of our young students is celebrating his grading success. Vadim graded on Saturday 18th July.
Vadim received his Yellow Belt (6th Kyu) certificates and his physical yellow belt.
The presentations were made at Litherland Sports Park and presented made by his senior instructor, Shihan Peter Smith.
Vadim's friends at the class were Vadim's training partners at the session. They helped him to do well during the exam.
Thank you to Lily B, Harry, Jason, Daniel, Lily R, Ella, Vicky, Max C and Rheuben.
Great work Vadim. Congratulations and well done Vadim!

16/07/2026

Improve yourself. Find out how at our self defence club. Using traditional ju jitsu you can improve life skills and get fit. Your first class is completely free.
Get in touch to book your place or to get further information.
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13/07/2026

The club's session timetable is modified this week
Monday 13th July: 730pm: Dance Studio: Open
Wednesday 15th July: Closed
Saturday 18th July: 12pm : Sports Park: Open
Sunday 19th July: 12pm : Dance Studio: Open

04/07/2026

Congratulations to Max C on being "The Student Of The Month" for June.
Max received his certificate from Shihan Peter Smith and Sempai Emma Steve,
The presentation was made in Lither land Sports Park on Saturday 4th July
Well done Max!

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Location

Bootle

Telephone

+447951492012

Website

https://www.bkjja.com/

Address

3a Aintree Road
Bootle
L209DL

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30pm - 9pm
Wednesday	7:30pm - 9pm
Saturday	12pm - 1pm
Sunday	12pm - 1pm