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

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

Team Photo On Saturday 8th November Jason received his completed Yellow Belt (6th Kyu) certificates. The presentation was made at Litherland Sports Park and the certificates were presented by Shihan Peter Smith. Congratulations and well done Jason! #BKJJA #YellowBelt #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #MartialArts

Team Photo Today (Saturday 1st November) Jason was successful in obtaining his Yellow Belt (6th Kyu). Shihan Peter Smith was the examiner for the grading, which was held in Litherland Sports Park. Reuben, Harry, Vicky, Max C, Daniel and Vadim helped ensure Jason's grading went well. Shihan Peter and Sempai Emma Steven presented Jason with his new belt. Congratulations Jason! #BKJJA #YellowBelt #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #MartialArts

Team Photo I am pleased to announce that Charlie successfully graded for his Green Belt (4th Kyu) on Monday, October 27th, at the Bootle Dojo. The grading was overseen by Shihan Peter Smith. A special thank you goes to Emma, Joe, Liam W, and Leyton for being Charlie's uke and ensuring the process ran smoothly Well done, Charlie! Your hard work has paid off! #BKJJA #GreenBelt #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #MartialArts

The Junior Warrior Award Remy has received an award. The Junior Warrior Award was presented today (Sunday 19th October) at the Bootle Dojo. Shihan Peter Smith made the presentation to Remy. Thank you to Bonnie, Oliver and Caleb, who helped ensure Remy's grading was a success. Well done Remy! #BKJJA #JuniorWarrior #JuJitsu #SelfDefence #MartialArts