Our Martial
Journal

A space to share our passion for martial arts, self-defence, personal development, and life principles to support and inspire your martial journey.

Self-defence

Self-defence in martial arts is the development of practical skills, situational awareness, and de-escalation strategies to help you avoid danger where possible and protect yourself effectively when necessary. It focuses on using proven martial arts techniques that do not rely on size or strength, but on timing, leverage, and control.

Hardest Black Belt to achieve

Our Black Belt levels are among some of the hardest to achieve. Although Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is commonly recognized for being difficult to master, striking and stand-up techniques are not typically taught within that style. In Issei Ryu Bujutsu, we cover all of the above, which is why the learning process takes longer.

Aug 211 min read

The purpose of Kiai

(Ki) in Japanese, is internal energy. (Ai) means union or integration. (Kiai) when used in Japanese martial arts training, channels energy into a single point.

Feb 51 min read

Effective Self-defence for ordinary people

We believe everybody should be able to protect themselves to the best of their ability; especially those who may not be the strongest, fastest, or toughest.

Jun 6, 20251 min read