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
We are Registered with the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts as well a Member of the British Combat Association. All instructors DBS-checked.
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 have looked into MMA, BJJ, or Krav Maga, you already know how effective modern combat systems can be. What most people do not realize is that the dynamic throws, joint locks, and leverage principles central to these styles trace back to traditional Japanese Jujitsu.
Aiki-Jujitsu is the battlefield-tested system built by the samurai, refined over centuries, and established as the direct foundation for modern Judo and Aikido.
The Advantage
Complete Versatility: Master striking, throwing, joint manipulation, and ground control within one unified system, eliminating the need to cross-train across different martial styles.
Real-World Application: Train without sport rules or referee stoppages. Focus entirely on situational awareness, verbal de-escalation, and proportionate force to neutralize threats safely and legally.
Smart Power Dynamics: Control larger, stronger attackers using balance, timing, and human biomechanics rather than raw force or physical dominance.
Inclusive by Design: True Skill for Every Body
Unlike modern combat sports that prioritize athleticism, size, and physical conditioning, Aiki-Jujitsu centers entirely on mechanical leverage and off-balancing. Success comes from understanding human structure—not brute strength—making it a martial art truly accessible to everyone, regardless of age, gender, height, or physical build.
Why Leverage-Based Training Works for You
Level the Playing Field: Redirect an attacker’s energy and momentum to take full control without meeting force with force.
Train Sustainably for Life: Protect your joints and health with efficient movement mechanics designed for long-term skill mastery at any stage of life.
Immediate Practical Value: Utilise natural body alignment and structural advantage rather than raw power, making techniques functional and reliable from day one.
Our instructors
Renshi Martin Ridley 5th Dan (Head Instructor & Co-Founder of All Abilities Martial Art)
- 25 years experience training with some of the UK's top Martial Artists Including Soke George Scarrott 10th Dan
- 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
Price List
£25/month covers all classes on your chosen night, including any extra sessions in a longer month.
| Junior | Adult | |
|---|---|---|
| New Membership + Gi (one-year, includes insurance, Gi,) | £50 | £60 |
| Yearly Renewal (membership and insurance) | £30 | £35 |
| Grading (includes BCA certificate and belt) | £15 | £20 |