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Martial arts and self-defence near Edgware, teaching practical Japanese Ju-Jitsu for adults, teenagers and children.
AdultsJuniors 13–17Kids 7–12Beginners welcome
Try one week free
柔術Edgware · SELF DEFENCE
Japanese Ju-Jitsu near Edgware
JAPANESE JU-JITSU
SELF-DEFENCE
From Edgware, Total Self Defence’s Arkley class offers a practical route into Japanese Ju-Jitsu on Thursday evenings. The training is designed around personal safety and rounded martial-arts development, linking strikes and movement with throws, locks, escapes and groundwork. People comparing local martial arts or MMA options can experience a traditional system that still addresses close-range and ground situations. Students also travel from Mill Hill, Borehamwood and Barnet, giving the class a friendly mix of north London and Hertfordshire communities. Nearby guides are also available for Mill Hill, Borehamwood, Barnet.
Start with confidence
START WITH
A FREE WEEK
The free introductory week is particularly useful if you are unsure whether martial arts will suit your fitness, confidence or schedule. Edgware beginners can attend without pretending to know the etiquette or techniques in advance. Instructors explain the essentials, choose appropriate partners and emphasise control. You can learn how grading works, what equipment becomes useful later and how the adult and younger pathways differ. That first-hand experience is more reliable than choosing from photographs or descriptions alone, and there is no pressure to continue.
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Inclusive, progressive coaching
A CLASS FOR EVERY STAGE
Arkley training includes defined opportunities for children and for teenagers and adults. Young students build coordination and confidence through clear rules, safe falls and partner exercises. Older students study a broader range of self-defence while improving general fitness. Women and men train side by side, with techniques adapted for differences in size, reach and experience. Edgware parents can therefore explore a responsible martial art for their children while adults pursue their own goals—from stress relief and mobility to practical personal safety.
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Car and public transport
GETTING TO
Arkley, Barnet
Drivers from Edgware can approach Barnet and Arkley using the A41, A1 or A411 depending on their starting point and current traffic, then follow the map to Brickfield Lane. Allow time for the final local roads before Thursday class. Edgware Underground station is on the Northern line, but Arkley requires an onward connection. Plan a bus route towards Barnet and then the final local leg, or use a taxi or shared lift. Always check live transport information because evening connections and road conditions can change.
Arkley Village Hall
Brickfield Lane, Arkley, EN5 3LD
Thursday classes for children, teenagers and adults
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Why martial arts?
CONFIDENCE THROUGH SKILL
Ju-Jitsu gives Edgware students a reason to develop fitness through meaningful movement. Learning to fall, regain balance, turn the hips or create safe distance engages the whole body and rewards precision. The mental challenge is just as valuable: techniques improve through attention, patience and repeated problem-solving rather than force alone. Training partners create a supportive social setting, and belt progression helps maintain motivation over time. Students gradually become more capable without losing respect for safety, proportion and the consequences of physical conflict.
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Questions from Edgware
BEFORE YOUR
FIRST CLASS
Where is the nearest Ju-Jitsu class for Edgware?
The nearest listed Total Self Defence option for Edgware is Arkley Village Hall at Brickfield Lane, Arkley, EN5 3LD. Check the locations page before travelling, as class times and venue information can change.
Do I need martial-arts or MMA experience to start?
No. Complete beginners from Edgware are welcome. Japanese Ju-Jitsu is taught progressively, beginning with safe movement, control and core principles before students attempt more demanding techniques.
Are classes suitable for women, men and children?
Yes. Total Self Defence provides age-appropriate training for children, teenagers and adults. Women and men study the same practical principles, with exercises adjusted for experience, size and confidence.
Is Japanese Ju-Jitsu the same as MMA?
No. MMA is a competitive ruleset combining several combat sports. Japanese Ju-Jitsu is a traditional martial art covering strikes, throws, locks, escapes and ground defence, taught here primarily for practical self-defence and personal development.
Can I try a class before joining from Edgware?
Yes. The club offers one week of training free. Contact Total Self Defence before attending so the team can confirm the right session, current timetable and anything you should bring. Nearby students also travel from Mill Hill, Borehamwood, Barnet.
Nothing to lose. Everything to gain.
ONE WEEK
FREE
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