EVENTS

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WEDNESDAY 26TH  FEBRUARY 2020 - 7PM TILL 9PM AT CARDINAL HEENAN SPORTS COMPLEX, LIVERPOOL

This year's first aid course was held in the Media  room at the Cardinal Heenan Sports Complex. The course was delivered by Frank Edwards from the  EDUK8 Partnership. The course which was well attended, proved to be most informative, useful and enjoyed by all.

SATURDAY 6TH APRIL 2019, AT THE  CAVENDISH MARTIAL ARTS CLUB, HULL

The 2nd Dan grading for Sensei Matt Dowbekin was held on Saturday 6th April and I am pleased to announce that it  was an excellent grading, which Sensei Dowbekin earned and deserved.. Sensei Dowbekin was awarded his 2nd Dan grade by Sensei Amos Sedgewick from the grading panel which included Sensei Cathy Woods, Sensei Graham Houff and Sensei Ken Iveson . Our grateful thanks to Mat Master, Sensei Gary O'Neill and Uki's  Sensei Tom Wray and Sensei Colin Palmer., Instructor Millie Hayden, and Ed and Lee from Cavendish Ju Jitsu.

SATURDAY 6TH APRIL 2019, 10AM TILL 4PM AT THE CAVENDISH MARTIAL ARTS CLUB IN HULL.

The Hull Training Day provided a wealth of Master Classes in a variety of martial arts, Ju Jitsu, Aikido, Karate, Kickboxing, Aiki Jutsu, Kobudo and general Self Defence techniques, for all BBF members. An interesting, informative and excellent day, thoroughly enjoyed by all.

REGRETTABLY, this year's  Hull Training Day was cancelled due to the Coronavirus situation. 

SUNDAY 13TH  SEPTEMBER  2020, 10AM TILL 4PM AT THE KARA JUTSU BUSHIDO ACADEMY, PADIHAM

The BBF coaching course is to be held at the Kara Jutsu Bushido Academy on Sunday 13th September 2020. The course will be  conducted by Soke Amos Sedgewick and Sensei Graham Houff. This course is for new assistant coaches only.

DAVID HADWIN - BLACK BELT GRADING - WEDNESDAY 17TH JULY 2019

David Hadwin, Head Coach of Hadwin School of Jiu Jitsu (associated with  the MBJJA and members of the BBF), was awarded his 1st Dan Black Belt by Mat Master Sensei Brian  Mcmanniman.. The very high standard expected and required was most certainly achieved..

SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER  2020, 10AM TILL 4PM AT THE CARDINAL HEENAN SPORTS COMPLEX IN LIVERPOOL

This year's BBF National Course was scheduled to be held on Saturday 17th October  2020 at the Dojo of the Mersey Budo Ju Jitsu Academy and Liverpool Aikido Club. HOWEVER, this event will not take place due to the current Coronavirus situation. A new date will be considered as and when circumstances allow.

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COURSES

There are several national and international courses held throughout each year. Details will be posted as and when arranged. All BBF members are free to attend, though minimum age limits may  apply.

MBJJA/LAC CHRISTMAS DRINKS, FRIDAY 18TH DECEMBER 2020, AT 8PM  

This year's Christmas drinks  get-together will be on Friday 18th December, in Liverpool . The venue will be posted in due course. All are welcome and hope you will pop in, if only for one or two drinkies and to catch up with new and old friends.

THE NEW YEAR 2021 - EVENTS AND GRADINGS

The New Year will  hopefully see us all getting back to our normal style and way of training, followed by   gradings and  our much missed regular martial arts events. 

JU JITSU AS  A MARTIAL ART AND FORM OF SELF DEFENCE

Ju Jitsu is  a martial  art and form of self defence  which requires dedication and develops the mind-set and muscle memory needed to perform.

TECHNIQUE, FITNESS, STAMINA TRAINING FLEXIBILITY AND FUN

A lot of syllabus work, fitness, flexibility,  stamina training and fun with dedicated instructors, other students and friends. You will get out of it, only the effort you put into it.

CONFIDENCE, CAPABILITY AND ACHIEVEMENT

Whatever life throws at you, make time for yourself. Discover, rediscover or improve your confidence, strength and capability.