Ju Jitsu - Thetford - Norfolk Martial Arts

Croxton Rd, Thetford IP24 1JD, UK

5.0 (32 reviews)

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James Stoten

Awesome club
Posted 2 months ago
josh lavey

Amazing place to train, friendly instructors. Good family unit and amazing club all round

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Posted 2 months ago
Anna Szelazek

I'm happy with the jujitsu classes here. I initially enrolled one of my daughters, and now both attend classes. They enjoy it and have made new friends there. They have learned self-defense, and part of the time is spent for exercises in a fun way.

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Posted 5 months ago
Marzena Matyskiewicz

My 5 Years old daughter Mirka attends the Ju Jitsu classes with Sempai Joe and absolutely loves them ! They are really engaging and also fun. They do different aspects each week and gradually gain a solid base of moves and understanding of the discipline. They have grading which helps provide a focus and a celebration of how far they have got. I would really recommend Sempai Joe and his team for their classes and confidence building !

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Posted 5 months ago
Martin McAleer

This is an excellent club with a really good ethos and team spirit. The club is welcoming and inclusive. The skills are taught patiently and respectfully and pupils support each other. My son loves the club and I highly recommend it.

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Posted 5 months ago
Ben Lacey

We couldn’t recommend this ISHIN RYU JU JITSU club enough. The instructors create such a positive, disciplined environment while still making training fun and engaging. My son has developed confidence, resilience and real skill since joining. It’s more than just martial arts — it’s life lessons, respect and self-belief. Brilliant club with dedicated coaches.

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Posted 7 months ago
Kevin

My kids absolutely love their jiu-jitsu classes! The instructors are amazing—so patient, encouraging, and great with children of all ages. They strike the perfect balance between discipline and fun, and it’s clear they truly care about each student’s growth. The techniques they teach are excellent, and I’ve seen my kids gain confidence, focus, and respect both on and off the mats. Highly recommend!

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Posted 11 months ago
Karen

Such a friendly club, and great to have 2 instructors teaching. Joe and Zak are a credit to the club and treat my children like their own, very caring. Would not take my children anywhere else..
Posted 1 year ago
Danny Rome

The instructors are very well educated and very respectful and will always go over everything. They teach you the history the culture and they helped me get out of my comfort zone. They’re there for the community not ego! Worth a £ I’ve spent highly suggest going there if you need a good workout and good time!
Posted 1 year ago
Will Jackson

I joined Ishin Ryu a few months ago and have been going consistently (the adult class). I’m really happy with the classes and enjoying it a lot. The instructors made me feel at home quickly and I’m proud to train with these amazing people 💥💪 The class is appropriate for everyone no matter your prior experience in martial arts (I had none) or physical capabilities and the instructors tailor their approach for each individual. I’m really impressed with the instructors, highly skilled and knowledgeable with great vibes. They keep the sessions challenging and enjoyable every week and do a great job of balancing self defence, fitness and martial arts 🥋 They are accommodating to individual’s needs and schedules. If you want to improve your fitness, endurance and learn some solid self defence techniques this is the group for you.
Posted 1 year ago
Kim Dines

My son has been going to Ishin Ryu Ju Jitsu for almost 2 years now and he loves it. The classes are a mix of fun games, practical skills and techniques, all blended together to keep him occupied. The teachers are great, supportive during practice and swift to take action if anyone gets hurt. My son hit his head in one practice and sensei was in contact the next morning to check on him, going above and beyond what was required. A great class with a great atmosphere and attitude, I definitely recommend them.
Posted 1 year ago
Jasmine Bugeja

My son goes to the group in Thetford on a Thursday and has been going for around a year, he loves it and has built his confidence majorly, Zak and Joe have been so good with him, really supported him especially at the start when he was nervous but they took him in under their wings and he soon thrived. They teach a lot about self defence too which is great for kids at his age. Highly recommend
Posted 1 year ago
T W

It seems this club is trying to pass itself off as Ju Jitsu UK which is run by Trevor Steward, the only Ju Jitsu instructor to have been running classes in Thetford for over 25 years. They've even gone so far as to copy the logo used by Ju Jitsu UK. You guys really ought to have more confidence in your own branding - I'm sure you'll get back on your feet eventually! I had not reviewed "Ju Jitsu - Thetford - Norfolk Martial Arts" but received a reply today from them on a review I wrote about Ju Jitsu UK three years ago. I suppose it says a lot that someone is sat there trawling through reviews from years ago and trying to claim them as their own. It perhaps says more that in their response they seem to have tried to antagonise someone who hasn't said a word about them in the four years since he left their organisation to stick with the only truly qualified instructor in the area, that being Trevor Steward. Having attended both Ju Jitsu UK and the other club, I can say without a doubt that Ju Jitsu UK is far superior.

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Posted 2 months ago