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

Take care of yourself, and others, outside and inside the training room #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #MartialArts #Merseyside #StaySafe

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

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