Guides
A Guide To Japanese Ju-Jitsu
Japanese Jiu-Jitsu is a misunderstood martial art. A lot of people make assumptions about it because, unlike Karate, Judo and other martial arts styles, it’s not in the Olympics nor is it in the public […]
Ju Jitsu
Fight Gear
Blitz Firepower Curved Thai Pads Review
In our Atemi Ju-Jitsu classes, striking is a big part of our training. It’s important to practice those punches, knees and kicks and drill combinations so that we’re confident, relaxed and fluid in our technique […]
Techniques on the Web
Bow and Arrow Choke
I absolutely love grappling, both gi and no-gi, and one of my favourite techniques to practice is the Bow and Arrow choke. I’ve yet to get it on anyone during live rolling but there’s still […]
Diet and Training Advice
Can Ju-Jitsu and Martial Arts Cure Asthma?
Asthma is a respiratory condition which causes difficulty in breathing, particularly after exercise or exposure to some allergen. According to statistics, there are 5.4 million people in the UK who suffer from asthma with it […]
Martial Arts Views
5 Perfect Gifts For Martial Artists
Ever been stuck to buy a present for a loved one who trains in Japanese martial arts? Perhaps they’ve got all the gear they need and they have more gis than they can fit in […]
Martial Artist of the Month
Adam Phillips – Martial Artist of the Month [August 2014]
It’s been a little while since our last Martial Artist of the Month but we’re back, and to kick off the month of August, we had a chat with martial artist, Adam Phillips. Hello Adam, […]
Martial Arts Views
Why Do I Get Foot Cramp When Grappling?
I’m guessing we’ve all been there. It’s the end of the class and you are about to start 30 minutes of grappling against a variety of other students in the class. Kneeling on the dojo […]
Martial Artist of the Month
Seymour Yang ‘Meerkatsu’ – Martial Artist of the Month [January 2014]
As we welcome in the New Year of 2014, we also welcome a new Martial Artist of the Month to Shop4 Martial Arts, and January’s martial artist hardly needs an introduction. The chances are if […]
Martial Artist of the Month
Chris Davies – Martial Artist of the Month [November 2013]
Welcome to November’s edition of Martial Artist of the Month, a section dedicated to YOU – the martial artists of the world. In this month’s edition, we interview Japanese Ju-Jitsu black belt, Chris Davies. Please […]
BJJ Gi
BLITZ SPORT LUTADOR PRO STAR BJJ GI Review
They key item in any arsenal of a Jiu-Jitsuka, be it Japanese Ju-Jitsu or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), is the uniform, known as a gi. Consisting of a jacket and pants, and a belt used to […]
News
Leigh Ju Jitsu To Celebrate Grand Relaunch on Friday 27th September 2013
Leigh Ju Jitsu, based at the Leigh Self Defence studio, in Leigh, Lancashire, are celebrating the Grand Relaunch of their gym at 4.30pm on Friday 27th September 2013, after a generous grant from DHL allowed […]
Martial Arts Views
How I Discovered the Art of Ju-Jitsu
The introduction to martial arts can occur at any time of life. For some people, they began their martial arts journey as a child, whilst others develop an interest later in life. I was one […]