Aiki-Jujitsu Self Defence classes
Unlock your Potential with Ju-Jitsu
Based at the Priestwood Community Centre
Bracknell RG42 1TU
Monday | 6 - 7pm | Perfect for families or solo junior training. | ; | ; | |
Thursday | 8 - 9pm | Focused training for all ability levels | ; | ; |
Safe and Trusted
Members of the British Combat Association.Registered with the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts. All instructors DBS-checked.
Proportionate Response
We teach judgement, not just aggression from de-escalation through to decisive physical defence, only when it's genuinely needed and under control.
Small Classes, Real Attention
Low numbers mean hands-on correction from an instructor, not just a spot on a crowded mat.
About Aiki - Jujitsu
What Is Aiki-Jujitsu?
If you've looked into MMA, BJJ, or Krav Maga, you know how effective modern combat arts can be. But here is what most people don't realize: the devastating throws, joint locks, and leverage principles seen across today's top styles trace back to traditional Japanese Jujitsu.
Aiki-Jujitsu is the battlefield-tested system built by the samurai, refined over centuries, and serving as the direct foundation for modern Judo and Aikido.
The Aiki-Jujitsu Advantage:
Complete Versatility: No need to pay for three separate gym memberships. You’ll learn striking, throwing, joint manipulation, and ground control under one roof.
Real-World Application: We don't train for sport rules or referee stoppages. You learn situational awareness, de-escalation, and proportionate force to match any threat level.
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Our instructors
Renshi Martin Ridley
- 25 years experience
- 5th Dan Aiki Jiu Jitsu Kai-yamabushi Ryu
- 4th Dan Aiki Jiu Jitsu BCA
- Winner of Warriors Assemble Award 2016
- Inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame 2024
- Affiliated with Fighting for Autism
- DBS Checked
- First Aider
Sensei Peter Hornsby
- Brown Belt Aiki Jiu Jitsu BCA
- 4 years experience
- DBS Checked
- First Aider
Assistant Instructor Kyle Jenkins
- Brown Belt
- 5 years experience
Class Fees
£25 per month — covers all classes on your chosen night (Monday or Thursday) for the month. If a month has more than four sessions, you train the extra weeks at no extra cost.
Membership & Grading
| Junior | Adult | |
|---|---|---|
| New Membership + Gi (one-year, includes insurance, Gi, and club badge) | £50 | £60 |
| Yearly Renewal (membership and insurance) | £30 | £35 |
| Grading (includes BCA certificate and belt) | £15 | £20 |