Merville Ju-Jitsu Club
Mat Monkeys ( ages 7 – 11 yrs)
Young Grapplers ( ages 11 - 16 yrs)
Adult Class ( ages 17 – 70 yrs )
The Club's training methods help members develop through self-discovery.
They learn by doing. They develop through a programme of regular , partnered training.
Everyone is initially taught basic drills . Participants exhibiting particular natural talents like flexibility, balance or speed are then identified and their special talents are incorporated into training to improve and complement their basic skills.
This includes skills in striking, throwing, and wrestling, which forms an excellent foundation in self-defense skills & fitness, as well as sport , if they choose to compete.
The training is attribute as well as performance based. Though the participant's learn functional self-defense skills, they more importantly develop as individuals .

Club members develop confidence and real self-defense skills that they put into practice, against resistance, in a safe, supervised, training environment -- every training session. And they have fun doing it !
Summary of the Program
A unique adult's & children's martial arts program
No kata. No stylized techniques.
No Rote Learning. No yelling.
Kids , Young people & Adults learn functional martial arts skills through a curriculum based on structured, directed training & gameplay.
Benefits of Training
- Social skills – The students learn to get along with their peers and respect each other.
- Discipline – The students learn to concentrate, practice self-control, and follow rules.
- Dedication – The students learn to set goals and commit to them.
- Self-esteem – The students learn about themselves and build confidence about who they are.
- Emotion regulation – The students learn how to deal with their feelings, especially anger.
- Physical Conditioning – The students will learn Coordination, Balance, Flexibility, Strength, Endurance, Quickness and Agility. Cardio-respiratory endurance particularily benefits from the types of training undertaken in the club.
- Self-defense – The students will learn simple, effective, reliable techniques that can be used to defend themselves and others.

For all enquires, contact
Robert Cullinan, Club Coach
Any Thursday evening @ Merville House Community Centre
People of all ages are fascinated with the idea of learning Martial Arts Skills. Now you can develop these skills safely , from Professional Instructors, in this proven program. We'll channel any participant's energy levels into fun, safe activities while developing the confidence and discipline that are at the core of the martial arts.
Why not come along and see for yourself ? We look forward to seeing you .
We gratefully acknowledge the support & assistance of
Borough Council's Sport's Development Department.
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