Team Photo Gradings were held today, Sunday 15th March. Three orange belts - James, Bonnie, and Oliver - took their green belt (4th Kyu) gradings at the Bootle Dojo, examined by Shihan Peter Smith. A special thanks to Matthew, Remy, Alex, Kuga, and Ini for helping ensure the day was a success. Well done and congratulations to Bonnie, Oliver, and James! #BKJJA #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #MartialArts #MartialArtsFamily #GreenBelt

Team Photo Ella, Vicky and Max took grading exams on Saturday 14th March. The three students were graded to Purple Belt (2nd Kyu) at Litherland Sports Park. Shihan Peter Smith graded Max, Vicky and Ella. Imogen, Lily B, Harry, Harvey N, Lily R, Jason, Daniel and Vadim helped ensure the gradings went well. Well done and congratulations to Vicky Ella and Max! #BKJJA #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #MartialArts #MartialArtsFamily #PurpleBelt

Thank you to Sensei Wayne, and his students for the flying visit to the club's Bootle Dojo today (Sunday 8th March). Congratulations to Chris on being awarded his Blue belt (3rd Kyu) #BKJJA #JuJitsu #LiverpoolRedDragonJuJitsu #SelfDefence #MartialArts #MartialArtsFamily

On Sunday 1st March the Student Of the Month Award for February 2026 was made. Shihan Peter Smith made the presentation at the Bootle Dojo. Congratulations to James on his award and showing the attributes needed to be a successful martial artist. Well done James! #BKJJA #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #MartialArts #MartialArtsFamily #StudentOfTheMonth

Team Photo On Saturday 28th February grading certificates were presented at Litherland Sports Park. Shihan Peter Smith and Sempai Emma Stevens made the presentation. Harvey N and Blake received their completed White Belt (7th Kyu) certificates. Congratulations Blake and Harvey. Well done! #BKJJA #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #MartialArts #MartialArtsFamily #WhiteBelt

Art Gallery Pictures We're now in the Chinese Year Of The Horse. Several nations celebrate the Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival and the Lunar New Year. The Chinese Community of Liverpool celebrated with festivities on Sunday 22nd February. Some of our students are colouring in images of horses. The first completed pictures have been passed to me #BKJJA #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #MartialArts #MartialArtsFamily #ChineseNewYear #SpringFestival #LunarNewYear

Today (Saturday 21st February), two students graded to white belt (7th Kyu). Harvey N and Blake were examined at Litherland Sports Park by Shihan Peter Smith. Max C, Jason, Ella, Rheuben, Daniel, Lily R, Harry and Theo helped ensure the gradinngs were a success. Imogen's and Lily B's support was also appreciated. Congratulations and well done Blake and Harvey N! #BKJJA #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #MartialArts #MartialArtsFamily #WhiteBelt

Today (Saturday 21st February), Rheuben was presented with his 'Special Mention' award for 2025. Shihan Peter Smith made the presentation at Litherland Sports Park Congratulations and well done Rheuben! #BKJJA #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #MartialArts #MartialArtsFamily #SpecialMention

The club's session timetable returns to the usual days and times from Monday 5th January. Monday 5th January: 730pm: Attitude Dance Studio: Adults and Teenagers: With Shihan Peter Smith Wednesday 7th January: 730pm: Attitude Dance Studio: Adults and Teenagers: With Sempai Emma Steven Saturday 10th January: 12pm: Litherland Sports Park: Ages 4 to 16: With Sempai Emma Steven Sunday 11th January: 12pm: Attitude Dance Studio: Ages 4 to 16: With Shihan Peter Smith

Happy New Year, everyone! First off, a massive thank you to our members, their families, and all the friends of the club. Your help and support throughout 2025 has been great! An important part of our martial arts community are the people who make sure the club is a success. There are too many to list individually. As well as club members and instructors there are others that do not come on to the mats. Parents, guardians, families and friends of our youngsters; the families

Team Photo On Wednesday 17th December Layton received his completed Green Belt (4th Kyu) certificates. The presentation was made at the Bootle Dojo, by Shihan Peter Smith. Well done and congratulations Layton! #BKJJA #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #MartialArts #MartialArtsFamily #GreenBelt #Certificates #FourthKyu

Enjoy The Yuletide! The club is on a break over the Christmas season and New Year. The first session in Bootle in 2026 is Monday 5th January. The Bootle timetable then returns to normal. Mondays and Wednesdays at 730pm, Sundays at 12pm. The first session in Litherland in 2026 is Saturday 10th January. The Litherland timetable then returns to normal - Saturdays at 12pm. Enjoy the festivities . Thank you to everyone for your help and support!

Team Photo On Monday 15th December, at the Bootle Dojo, Layton took his Green Belt grading. Layton was assisted in his grading by Emma and Charlie. Shihan Peter Smith graded Layton and then presented him with his new belt after the exam. Congratulations Layton! #BKJJA #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #MartialArts #MartialArtsFamily #GreenBelt

Team Photo On Saturday 6th December, the award for Student Of The Month for November was presented Shihan Peter Smith made the presentation at Litherland Sports Park. Receiving the award was Harry. Congratulations and well done Harry! #BKJJA #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #MartialArts #MartialArtsFamily #StudentOfTheMonth

Christmas and New Year Training Sessions This is the timetable for sessions around the Christmas and New Year break Final Saturday junior session in Litherland Sports Park is at 12pm on 13th December Final Sunday junior session in Attitude Dance is 14th December Final Monday senior session in Attitude Dance is 15th December Final Wednnesday senior session in Attitude Dance is 15th December First Monday senior session in Attitude Dance is 730pm on 5th January First Wednesday

Team Photo The club still has a couple of awards to pass out. The awards meal, on 15th November, was a chance for those present to receive awards for their efforts and support over the past year. Some people were unable to attend the meal. The remaining awards are being presented to those that were unable to attend when Shihan Peter Smith meets them at a training session. On Sunday 23rd November, at the Bootle Dojo, Shihan Peter was pleased to present Bonnie with her 'Special

Team Photo Today (Saturday 22nd November) Harry was presented with a Junior Warrior award. The award was presented by Shihan Peter Smith at Litherland Sports Park. Max, Vicky, Ella, Jason, Lilly R and Daniel helped Harry obtain the award - Thank You! Congratulations Harry! #BKJJA #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #MartialArts #MartialArtsFamily #JuniorWarrior

Annual Awards Day 2025 On Saturday 15th November, our club got together for our annual awards meal at Nicola’s Ristorante on South Road, Waterloo. This night was a special one for me personally. I had the honour of receiving my Eighth Dan. The belt is not just for my efforts, it's been achieved with help and support from coaches, training partners and students. Sensei Jane Saunders presented the Hachidan belt, and I’m deeply grateful to her and to the NAKMAS committee for the

Team Photo We had a great Saturday on 15th November with several presentations. Two were made at Litherland Sports Park, more presentations were made at the awards meal later in the day. First up was Lily, who was awarded Student of the Month for September by Shihan Peter Smith. Great job, Lily, keep it up! Next was Ella, who received the Student of the Year 2025 award, given to students who train at the sports park. Ella received the award from Shihan Peter. Huge congratulat

Team Photo On Wednesday 12 November Charlie received his completed Green Belt (4th Kyu) certificates. The presentation was made by Shihan Peter Smith. Well done and congratulations Charlie! #BKJJA #GreenBelt #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #MartialArts