Combat Brazilian jiu jitsu self DEfence club
Learn self defence using Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Aikido with boxing to prevent harm with the Blending Gentle Art.
Learn self defence using Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Aikido with boxing to prevent harm with the Blending Gentle Art.
The BCA is the UK's foremost self defence and multi-style martial arts organisation. The elements of self defence are; defending surprise attacks using striking, throwing, grappling, stand up techniques and strong mental attitude. The Bromley Self Defence Chief Instructor started martial arts in 1978 and holds a 7th Dan black belt grade and the Senior Instructor holds a 5th Dan grade in Combat Aiki Jitsu with the BCA. We cross train taking the most useful and practical techniques that work.
The Pavilion Parkfield Recreation Ground Whitebeam Avenue Bromley BR2 8DD
Class twice a week. All levels and beginners welcome. Casual training clothes. Classes Monday beginners 7-8pm and general class 8-9pm and gr...
The Pavilion Parkfield Recreation Ground Whitebeam Avenue Bromley BR2 8DD
Two Jiu Jitsu sessions per week £50 per month (up to 20 hours training time per month).
Monday Jiu Jitsu 7pm to 9.30pm.
Thursday Jiu Jitsu 7pm...
All are welcome. Men and women, young and older. Our self defence syllabus does not rely on force or strength, and our training is tailored to the physical abilities of the students. Re define the distance at which a fight is fought and manage the damage. A complete fighting system to control every aspect of a fight, that involves striking, distance management, closing the distance, taking the fight to the ground, and being comfortable in uncomfortable positions
Self defence class where you learn to set boundaries, verbal de-escalation supported by the ability to defend against bad intentions by effectively using jiu jitsu to stay safe and keep the other person safe. The intention is to learn how to fight so that your confidence in an encounter means that you don't have to fight.
The class has attracted all ages from 13 to 82 years old, some new to martial arts training and others very experienced. We tailor the training to the physical needs of the individual to ensure that there are no injuries.
We are a friendly club, and hold social events outside of the training, with meals during the year at local restaurants, and drinks after training on a Thursday (bring your own).
The club has a number of high grade black belts in various martial arts who have many years training experience. The club cross trains with other martial arts, and the syllabus reflects the strong stand up of Aiki jitsu and Boxing and the ground work and stand up self defence fighting of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
The Chief Instructor started martial arts in 1978 training in full contact Kyokushinkai Karate with Pete Kisby (6th dan) and continued Kyokushinkai training in 1982 with Steve Arneil (10th dan). He started Yoshinkan Aikido in 1985 and Ki Aikido in 1990 (Direct Lineage Koichi Tohei 10th dan to David Currie 7th dan) and then developed Combat Aiki Jitsu. He started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2003 with Law Enforcement and has cross trained martial arts since then. He was awarded his 7th dan by Peter Consterdine (10th dan) and has been teaching martial arts since 1990. His lineage indicates a high quality of instruction from martial artists who achieved the highest grades available. He endeavours to continue those high standards at this club.
Welcome to Bromley Self Defence Club grading structure. Gradings are an opportunity to focus on what you have learnt, your retention of the moves and a self assessment of what you know. Belts are a good system for keeping track of your progress so you can learn in a linear fashion and your skills build up systematically.
Belts
Red belt (10)-combat ready. 40 most used combat techniques plus variations.
Orange (9)-40 techniques plus variations focusing on stand up and takedowns.
Yellow (8,7)-40
Green (6,5)-40
Blue (4,3(-40
Brown (2,1)-40
Black-40
Black first degree-show ability to teach
Lessons
Whilst there are nearly 300 lessons, there are also variations resulting in about 1000 total learning points. The lessons are supplemented by one hour a week boxing practice with an amateur boxing coach.
Combatives
Students start by learning the combat basics of Jiu Jitsu, using the most relevant and used moves on the street. The time to be ready for a grading depends on the amount of time spent training, the ability to remember and retain the techniques taught and being able to recognise the moves needed depending on the attack.
Syllabus
Once complete, students are awarded their first belt, a red belt. For subsequent belts, there are about 40 lessons per belt plus variations. Once students are familiar with all the lessons, they can go for a grading. To make it more accessible, an interim assessment of the first 20 lessons allows them to move on to the next 20 so the gradings are not too long and demanding. This effectively means an interim assessment every 6 months with a belt promotion once a year. If a student takes some time out, this means they don't have to wait one year for a grading.
Time
The time taken depends on the individual students. If pushed for an answer, the general consensus is that it takes about 150 hours per belt after orange belt. This is a grading every 75 hours (or 6 monthly) if you train Jiu JItsu 12 hours per month (twice a week). Belt promotions are most likely once a year for the average student. As we have the opportunity to train 20 hours per month, this allows for some missed classes.
Black belt
The time taken to achieve any given belt is dependent on individual students. Some people learn quicker than others or have previous experience. Belts provide a good structure and are nice goals to have and everyone deserves the chance to get a good coaching qualification which will be something of pride for the future.
The belt system
Combat ready; red belt is the first belt and is awarded once the student has completed the combatives syllabus. This is the most used techniques on the street to get the student up to speed as quick as possible. We have a beginners class so that students can concentrate on the Combatives syllabus.
The orange, yellow, green, blue, brown and black belts provide all the drilling and rolling required to become familiar with the master cycle syllabus. As you progress to brown belt, the intensity of rolling increases with your technique development, so you use technique and not strength. Once you have your black belt, you have to demonstrate the ability to teach the techniques to obtain subsequent degrees or dan grades..
A first degree black belt allows you to coach students independently, but it is only the beginning of the journey and there is much more to learn if students are willing and able to continue.
Multi style martial arts
In this club, we are able to teach established versions of the karate, aiki jitsu and Brazilian jiu jitsu syllabus, but we have combined it into one syllabus, taking the best combatives element of each art. Whilst it is Jiu Jitsu based, we include everything we have learnt to make techniques effective in modern street combat. This means an effective stand up game and confidence when taken to the ground in a fight. Boxing coaching is provided in house with a fully qualified amateur boxing coach in a fully equipped boxing gym payable separately.
Avoid danger
For our club, this means avoiding conflict, being able to survive an attack, secure an attacker and use minimal force in an effort to minimise any damage. This is to protect you and the attacker against any future ramifications from an incident. We all just want to just get on with our day safely and securely. We hope you enjoy training.
If you have questions about the opportunities available to you in our program, send us a message or give us a call. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
BR28DD Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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Please contact us by e-mail or the contact form or come to the club on Monday and Thursday 7pm to 8.30pm.
Please reach us at paul@bromleyselfdefence.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
There are no specific fitness requirements to attend classes at Bromley Self Defence Club, as our classes are designed to accommodate students of all fitness levels. We have had stdents ranging from 17 to 82 and tailor training to individual requirements.
The £50 per month membership is for Jiu Jitsu training. The boxing training is available on premises on Monday prior to the Jiu Jitsu class and is attended by many members of the Jiu Jitsu club. Fees are payable separately for the boxing class to the Uppercutz Amateur Boxing Coach on the night.
We train adults over the age of 18.
Yes, we offer private lessons for small groups. This is a great option for those who want more personalized attention or have specific goals they want to work towards.
We take safety very seriously at Bromley Self Defence Club. Our instructors are trained to teach techniques that minimize the risk of injury, and we have safety equipment available for students to use during classes.
We have a relaxation area where you can make tea and coffee and sit down to eat. There are male and female toilets and changing rooms. We have weights, full boxing facilities, good mats and large training area.
Red belt can be achieved after 6 months. Orange belt can be achieved after another 6 months. Subsequent gradings are held twice a year, with belt promotions once a year. This means that for yellow, green, blue and brown belts, there are 2 gradings and one belt promotion a year. There are 10 grades to brown belt. With good progress, students can get a brown belt in 5 years. As there is so much to learn, it may take another few years to earn a black belt as students have to demonstrate an understanding of the whole syllabus and put it together under the pressure of a determined opponent. This is the period when the student will revise the whole syllabus and demonstrate all techniques effectively. Whilst previous gradings test a small part of the recent syllabus, the black belt requires an ability to retain and demonstrate the whole syllabus. A black belt in Jiu Jitsu takes time and commitment and is not easily earnt but is a significant achievement.
For students who wish to teach, they will have to demonstrate an ability to share their knowledge effectively in order to progress with further degrees.