Aiki-Jujitsu Self Defence classes
Empower Yourself and Your Family
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 | ; | ; |
Proven Heritage
Aiki-Jujitsu shaped disciplines like Aikido, Judo, and much of modern MMA. It already covers striking, locks, throws, ground survival, weapon defence and de-escalation in one system — no need to blend in other styles to fill the gaps.
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.
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
