23/04/2026
*IMPORTANT* It's that time again: ko budo!
When: This Saturday (25th April)
Where: The usual place.
Who: Open to adults blue belt and above, and to specific juniors (please speak to your sensei)
How much: ยฃ25 and a number of brain cells
Please remember to bring water and concentration as these will not be provided on the day.
Oh, and weapons, that would also help.
07/03/2026
Excellent work from all my junior students who graded today, Iโm a very proud sensei! For the older juniors working towards purple and brown belts, keep up the hard work and I know youโll all do great at the next grading!
16/12/2025
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Happy holidays everyone and see you in 2026! ๐๐
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05/12/2025
Good luck to everyone taking their Dan gradings tomorrow!
22/11/2025
*ANNOUNCEMENT*
SQUAD TRIALS - Sat 13th Dec @ Harold Hill community centre
10:00 - 11:30, ยฃ15
Please make sure you bring plenty of water with you.
Also:
There is a new Squad fb group, so give us a like and a follow. ๐
https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583851421995
Wakarishin Ju-Jitsu Harold Hill
Wakarishin Ju-Jitsu Basildon
Wakarishin Ju-Jitsu
16/11/2025
A belated grading for the Southgate Wakarishin students this autumn; excellent work all round, congratulations to everyone who graded on Friday, a high standard all round! Those who are aiming for the next grading, keep up the training, your turn will come around very soonโฆ many thanks to sensei Ian Arbon for making it possible.
01/08/2025
Weโre closed for two weeks of summer holidays; see you all again on the 18th August!
06/07/2025
Congratulations to Abdel-Kader and Shaddai for achieving senior Orange belt today; great work guys!
05/07/2025
Well done to all the Southgate Wakarishin junior students who graded today, you all did fabulously! Plus a very proud Dad / Sensei moment as Albert achieved his junior coach qualification after lots of hard work; great work Albert!
29/04/2025
It's that time of year for many of our students: the dreaded exam season! So we'd like to take this opportunity to wish all of you the very best of luck in your exams - you've got this, we believe in you!
Please remember to take care of your physical and mental health needs. Research has shown (including a study done by our very own Sensei Flick) that martial arts are good for mental well-being, as well as your physical health. So if you need to hit some pads, or just see some friendly faces, you know where to come.
GOOD LUCK!