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

With Special Guest Instructors 40 YEARS AS A BLACK BELT A Dan Grade Anniversary Event With Special Guest Instructors Shihan Peter Smith is celebrating being awarded Shodan in 1986. Several events are planned as part of the celebrations. On Sunday 26th April Sensei Brian Jones and Sensei Paul Ellis are visiting the BKJJA. These highly experienced martial artists will run a 2 hour seminar. Juniors: 2pm to 3pm: Seniors: 3pm to 4pm. All BKJJA members are welcome to attend, normal

John received his completed Blue Belt (3rd Kyu) certificates on Wednesday 8th April. Shihan Peter Smith performed the presentation in the Bootle Dojo. Congratulations John! #BKJJA #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #MartialArts #MartialArtsFamily #BlueBelt #3rdKyu

Team Photo On Wednesday 1st April Charlie and John took their Blue Belt (3rd Kyu) grading. Shihan Peter Smith graded John and Charlie in the Bootle Dojo. The gradings were a success. Charlie and John received their new belts from Shihan Peter. Well done and congratulations to John and Charlie! #BKJJA #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #MartialArts #MartialArtsFamily #BlueBelt #3rdKyu

Team Photo Today (Sunday 29th March) James and Oliver were presented with their completed Green Belt (4th Kyu) certificates. The presentations were made by Shihan Peter Smith in the Bootle Dojo. Congratulations on your success Oliver and James! #BKJJA #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #MartialArts #MartialArtsFamily #GreenBelt #4thKyu

Team Photo Harvey N was presented with his certificate for being Student Of The Month for March. The presentation was made by Shihan Peter Smith and Sempai Emma Steven on Saturday 28th March in Litherland Sports Park. Well done and congratulations Harvey! #BKJJA #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #MartialArts #MartialArtsFamily #StudentOfTheMonth #March2026

Team Photo Ella, Vicky and Max C were presented with their Purple Belt (2nd Kyu) certificates at Litherland Sports Park. Shihan Peter Smith and Sempai Emma Steven made the presentations on Saturday 21st March. Well done and excellent work Vicky Ella and Max! #BKJJA #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #MartialArts #MartialArtsFamily #PurpleBelt

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

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

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

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