Shihan Peter Smith is celebrating 40 years as a black belt this year. One of the events to celebrate the occasion is a competition for junior students. The images are from an event in August 2023, held in the Bootle Dojo. The groundwork competition is open to ages 4 to 16. The event is on Sunday 30th August, starting at 2pm until 4pm. Entry fee is the usual session fee. Spectators are welcome. Get in touch for more information or to book your place. https://fb.me/e/bQOPA3AQn.

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 #Bootle #Litherland #L

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

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, Vi

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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

Team Photo Congratulations to Max C on being "The Student Of The Month" for June. Max received his certificate from Shihan Peter Smith and Sempai Emma Steven. The presentation was made in Litherland Sports Park on Saturday 4th July Well done Max! #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #StudentOfTheMonth #MartialArts #Litherland

On Monday 29th June Jake received his completed White Belt (6th Kyu) certificates. The presentation was made in the Bootle Dojo, by Shihan Peter Smith Congratulations and well done Jake! #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #Gradings #MartialArts #Merseyside

At the Bootle dojo today (Sunday 14th June) three presentations were made. Shihan Peter Smith presented Remy with her Mon White certificate and placed the tab on Remy's belt. Next up were Alex and Matthew who received their Junior Warrior Certificates from Shihan Peter. Thank you to Ini, Oliver and James for helping ensure the gradings were a success. Congratulations and well done Alex, Matthew and Remy! #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #Gradings #MartialArts #Merseyside

After a successful grading Jake was awarded his White Belt (6th Kyu). Shihan Peter Smith was the examiner and performed the presentation in the Bootle Dojo on Monday 8th June. Thank you to Liam, John, Harvey and Ahmed for helping ensure the grading was a success. Congratulations and well done Jake! #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #WhiteBelt #MartialArts #Merseyside

Harvey M was presented with his completed Blue Belt (3rd Kyu) certificates. Shihan Peter Smith made the presentation in the Bootle Dojo on Monday 8th June. Congratulations and well done Harvey! #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #BlueBelt #MartialArts #Merseyside

On Sunday 7th June, Matthew was awarded Student Of The Month for May. Shihan Peter Smith made the presentation in the Bootle Dojo. Congratulations and well done Matthew! #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #Awards #MartialArts #Merseyside

On Saturday 23rd May a Student Of The Month award was presented for April It was a difficult choice for the award. At the Litherland Sports Park dojo Ella was presented with the award by Shihan Peter Smith. Congratulations and well done Ella! #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #Awards #MartialArts #Merseyside

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Students After Their Succesful Gradings Saturday 9th May was a busy time in the Litherland Sports Park dojo. Shihan Peter Smith was the examiner for the gradings Lily B received a Junior Warrior award. Harry became Mon White. Vadim was promoted to Mon Yellow, Jason and Lily R received their Mon Orange certificates. The presentations were made by Shihan Peter and Sempai Emma Steven. Sempai Emma made sure those achieving Mon status had the extra tab added to their belts. Thank

On Sunday 3rd May in the Bootle Dojo there was a double celebration. Bonnie was presented with her completed Green Belt (4th Kyu) certificates by Shihan Peter Smith. At the same session Ini took his first grading and received a Junior Warrior certificate. Thank you to James and Bonnie for helping to ensure Ini's grading was a success. Well done and congratulations to Bonnie and Ini! #BKJJA #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #GreenBelt #JuniorWarrior #MartialArts #MartialArtsFamily

Blue Belt (3rd Kyu) certificates were presented at the Bootle Dojo. The presentation was made by Shihan Peter Smith, on Wednesday 29th April. Congratulations and well done Charlie! #BKJJA #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #BlueBelt #MartialArts #MartialArtsFamily

On Monday 27th April a Blue Belt (3rd Kyu) grading was held in the Bootle Dojo. Harvey M was examined by Shihan Peter Smith. Thank you to Rheuben and John for helping to ensure the grading was a success. Well done and congratulations Harvey! #BKJJA #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #BlueBelt #MartialArts #MartialArtsFamily

Sunday 26th April had a celebration for Shihan Peter Smith .Guest Instructors: Sensei Brian Jones and Sensei Paul Ellis visited the Bootle Dojo. Sensei Brian looked after the junior students .The adults were supervised by Sensei Paul Special Highlight were the people at the celebration acknowledging Shihan Peter Smith with gifts, a certificate, and a trophy. Thank you to everyone who made the day special and attended the session! #BKJJA #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #MartialArts #Mar

Tomorrow's (Sun 26th April) midday juniors' session is moved to 2pm to 3pm. The class will be led by our 2 guest instructors who are running a seminar from 2pm to 4pm in the Bootle Dojo