Mike was presented with his 6th Kyu (White Belt) by Shihan Peter Smith. Mike took his grading at the Bootle Dojo on Monday 7th October. Thank you to Logan, Ross, Lindsey, Jack and Mark for helping ensure the exam was a success. Congratulations and well done Mike! #grading #belt #awards

The club has two new 2nd Kyu (purple belts) and a new 3rd Kyu (blue belt). Shihan Peter Smith presented the new belts at the Bootle Dojo on Monday 5 August. Congratulations to Paul and Jack on becoming 2nd Kyu and to logan on obtaining his 3rd Kyu. Thanks go to Mark, Lindsey and Michael for being uke during the gradings. Well done Logan, Jack and Paul! #seniors #certificates #belt

After a successful grading Ross was received his belt for his 2nd Kyu. Shihan Smith presented the belt at the Bootle Dojo on Monday 8 July. Ross' uke were Michael, Mike, Jack, Paul, Graham, Lindsey and Ben. Their help and support is appreciated. Congratulations Ross! #junio #grading #belt

Sensei Jane Saunders and Shihan Peter Smith made some presentations at Litherland Sports Park today. Ethan was given his 3rd Kyu (blue belt) certificates, one from the club and the second one from NAKMAS Lindsey and Ben received their embroidered black belts. The belts are personalised with their name and the club's name. After the presentations came the team photos! #certificates #belt

Well done to Paul and Jack F on successfully completing their grading to 4th Kyu (Green Belt). The exams took place on Sunday 12 August at the club's dojo in Aintree Road, Bootle. Paul and Jack were helped in their exam by Jane, Andy W and Mark B. Thanks go to them and those that helped prepare the two ju jitsuka for the grading. #belt #grading

Congratulations to Laura on receiving her completed Yellow Belt (5th Kyu) certificates from Sensei Saunders and Shihan Smith. The certificates were presented at the Bootle Dojo on Wednesday 8 August. Thank you to Will and Isla for gegging in on the photos and providing 'bunny ears'! #belt #certificates #seniors

Well done to Laura on passing her 5th Kyu grading at the Bootle Dojo on Monday 6 August. Laura was examined by Sensei Jane Saunders (Nidan and the club's Welfare Officer). Helping Laura to grade were Kate and Logan. Thank you to those that helped Laura on the night and those that helped her prepare for the grading in previous sessions. #belt

Well done Will on receiving your completed certificates! Will took his 5th Kyu exam 2 weeks ago when he received his Orange belt. The completed certificates were presented by Sensei Jane and Shihan Peter #belt #juniors #certificates #awards

Congratulations to Mark B on being presented with his 1st Kyu Certificates at the Bootle Dojo on the evening of Wednesday 25 July. The certificates were present by Shihan Peter Smith and Sensei Jane Saunders. #belt #seniors

On Monday 23 July a new member of the club was awarded his first belt (white) and the club's Safe Kids Officer graded to Brown Belt! Junior student Logan graded to 7th Kyu on Sunday 22 July and was presented with his completed certificates at the Bootle Dojo on Monday evening. Logan was supported in obtaining his belt by Jane, Mark B, Andy W, Paul and Jack F. During the session Mark B took his 1st Kyu (Brown Belt) exam. After successfully completing the grading Mark was prese

Three of the juniors that train at Litherland Sports Park took their Orange Belt (5th Kyu) grading today - Saturday 21 July. Well done to Sophie, Will and Jack on your achievement. The new orange belts were given to the successful youngsters by Shihan Peter Smith and Sensei Jane Saunders. Their completed NAKMAS certificates and BKJJA certificates will be formally presented when the calligraphy on the certs has been completed. Special mentions and thanks go to all who helped t

Student Ethan was presented with certificates recognising his achievement in obtaining his Green belt at the training session in Bootle on Wednesday 4 July, Ethan was awarded his green belt after taking his grading exam in the Litherland dojo on Saturday 30 June. Adults were awarded with Green belts after taking their 4th Kyu gradings. Chris and Danny were presented with their belts at the same session. Shihan Peter Smith presented the belts and the certificates. The students

If you click in the image above it will take you to an article that shows various ways of tying your belt. Please ignore the martial art style or the grade the article advises for a particular method. Whatever way you choose should be acceptable in most dojo (training room). The knot needs to be practical. Its main function is to keep your gi top closed. The position of the knot is important for safety reasons, you need to keep the belt centrally at the front, near the belly