The image links to the YouTube video 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. The image links to the TikTok video 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

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

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