01TEENS & ADULTS · ALL LEVELS
Adult
Ju-Jitsu
Practical Japanese Ju-Jitsu for fitness, confidence and effective street self-defence—without relying on size or strength.
- Leverage
- Fitness
- Self-defence
North London & Hertfordshire
JU-JITSU CLASSES
NORTH LONDON & HERTS
Traditional Japanese Ju-Jitsu, modernised for effective street self-defence. Friendly expert coaching for adults, teens and children.
NOTHING TO LOSE
EVERYTHING TO GAIN
100+Years combined
chief instructor experience
7–70+All ages.
All abilities.
FREEYour first week.
No pressure.
Ju-Jitsu classes
START
TRAINING
From a first nervous step onto the mat to black-belt development, our syllabus meets you where you are and helps you move forward.
Adult
02TEENS · BEGINNER FRIENDLY
Juniors
13/17 yrs
High-energy coaching that develops technique, coordination and the quiet confidence to handle pressure well.
- Confidence
- Cardio
- Discipline
03CHILDREN · SAFE PROGRESSION
Kids
7/12 yrs
Structured, age-appropriate classes that help children see their progress, build self-belief and learn safe defensive skills.
- Respect
- Anti-bullying
- Skills
THE ORIGINAL MIXED MARTIAL ART.
LEVERAGE OVER STRENGTH
THROWSSTRIKESLOCKSGROUNDWORK
Watch Total Self Defence
JU-JITSU
IN ACTION
Watch two featured demonstrations, then explore more Total Self Defence training videos.
TRADITIONAL ROOTSMODERN APPLICATION
Why Total Self Defence
EXPERIENCE
YOU CAN TRUST
Established in the 1980s, TSD combines deep martial-arts knowledge with a welcoming, cooperative way of learning.
Practical technique
Learn striking, throws, joint locks, grappling and ground defence in a broad, structured syllabus.
Safe progression
Qualified, insured and first-aid-trained instructors build skill gradually in a controlled environment.
Friendly culture
Experienced students help beginners, creating the supportive atmosphere people stay for.
Chief instructors
YEARS OF
JU-JITSU
Internationally respected leadership with more than a century of combined martial-arts experience.
I fully recommend it as a form of practical street protection
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- NVQ / CITY & GUILDS
- ENHANCED DBS
- FIRST AID TRAINED
- MASA MEMBER
Your first visit
GOOD
QUESTIONS
What is TSD Ju-Jitsu?
Total Self Defence has taught traditional Japanese Ju-Jitsu since the 1980s, modernised with practical skills for real-world self-defence.
Will I be out of my depth?
Absolutely not. The syllabus introduces complete beginners gradually, and senior students are expected to help newcomers feel at home.
Am I too young or too old?
Classes welcome children from age seven, teenagers and adults into their seventies and beyond. Your training is adapted to your ability.
What should I wear for my first class?
A T-shirt with shorts or tracksuit bottoms is ideal. Remove jewellery and watches, and tape or remove any piercings.
Nothing to lose. Everything to gain.
START
TODAY
Come along, meet the instructors and experience Ju-Jitsu before paying a penny.
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