15 Ferndale, South Shields NE34 8BS, UK
North East Ju-Jitsu Kobudo Association. Martial art for children from age 5 to Adult. beginner to Black belt
Am not sure what planet Gary Dugdale is on, but I have trained here for 8 years and can honestly say not only has it taught me discipline, confidence and resilience, but it has also supported me massively as a person both on and off the mat. The club focuses on traditional Ju-Jitsu, respect, safety and development. Like any martial art, progression is earned through commitment, consistency and hard work — not “paid for.” Grading standards are taken seriously, and anyone who has actually trained long term would know the amount of time, effort and dedication that goes into achieving each level. What makes this club different is the community around it. People are supported regardless of age, background or ability, and there is a genuine emphasis on personal growth, self-control and continuous learning. As a middle aged woman, I have personally used skills and awareness learned through training in several real-life situations, and they have helped me stay calm, protect myself and support others safely under pressure. I have also witnessed situations where the confidence, first aid awareness, control and quick thinking developed through training have genuinely helped save someone’s life. No martial art prepares you for every possible real-world scenario, but to say people learn “nothing valuable” is simply untrue. Many of us have gained confidence, fitness, discipline, friendships and life skills that extend far beyond self-defence. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but this certainly doesn’t reflect my experience or the experience of many others who have trained here for years. Thanks Gary but no....
We have been active members of the Thornaby Club for 10 years. Amazing support and coaching from the sensei's and such a friendly, welcoming community. Its the best activity my children do as its given them so much confidence and a brilliant level of fitness. Wholeheartedly recommend for anyone - children and adults.
My son joined the Morpeth class about ten years ago as a complete novice. He’s grown up practising jujitsu, learning and improving his skills while all the time being supported by the team. He’s a young man now, and a black belt. Jujitsu has been great for him to learn and develop a skill. Completely recommended.
I started training with North East Ju-Jitsu & Kobudo Association as a child (to brown and white belt), rejoined as a teenager, and progressed through to 2nd Dan. Leaving to go to university honestly felt almost as hard as leaving my own family. This association played a huge part in shaping the person I am today. The coaches are kind, compassionate, inspiring, and genuinely invested in everyone who steps on the mat. What they teach goes far beyond martial arts.. they build confidence, resilience, discipline, and a fantastic work ethic in children and adults alike. Walking into any martial arts club for the first time can feel daunting, but the coaches here make everyone feel welcome and supported from day one. If I still lived in the area, my 5 year old kiddo would be training with them in a heartbeat. I can’t recommend them highly enough.
An excellent association, both of my children trained at the Killingworth and Gateshead clubs when they were younger and got all the way to black belt. I also train with the association too and they are excellent, great coaches and very high standards. A wide choice of clubs across the North East. Well recommended for all ages.
These people are terrible. If you want a mcdojo then this is the place. You'll learn how to defend yourself against attacks that aren't a threat. You'll learn how to attack someone and pause, letting them do 18 different things to you without the that of a counter. They teach a Japanese martial art with using Japanese (unless it sounds good to them). Terrible. Join them and pay for a grade - you won't earn it. You also won't learn anything valuable or useful
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