Total Body Defence ju Jitsu is a very realistic based self defence system and as such, we can not endorse children learning the exact same style as the adults for obvious reasons.

HOWEVER! What we do endorse is a system tailored for juniors which prepares them in readiness for moving into more senior classes going forward. We utilise all training gear that we can to allow the children to do the technique in a more real and controlled situation without the instructor, child or children being hurt.

With the knowledge that the Team brings to the classes they are able to build up a syllabus that allows our Juniors to learn crucial core elements including Footwork, balance taking, throws, locks, restraints, strikes all with control and safe timing whilst also having fun.

We also provide the fitness and discipline that every young organisation needs in order to produce future black belts.  We do pad drills, games, and scenario work that is all monitored and parents are welcome and encouraged to watch.

We believe that family is the most important thing and as evidence of this many of the Instructors’ own children train and some have recently graduated into the senior section based on there hard work and mental focus in demonstrations.

Obviously the classes are run separately to the adult classes as we do not want anyone who is not mature enough in themselves (This includes adults) learning the survival techniques that we teach in the older classes. However this does not mean they do not have fun and learn very important structured lessons! Just ask them yourself! :)

No weapons or dangerous techniques are taught at the junior classes.

All instructors are fully qualified and are CRB checked

We have 2 Junior Schools available, one at Risca and one at pontypool as follows:

Sensei Leigh Thomas runs the Risca Junior school

This popular class is run as follows:

Day: Monday (age 11-15)
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Day: Tuesday (Age 6-10)
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Venue : St John Ambulance Hall, Risca (Next to Rugby Club)

Contact Leigh Directly at Leigh@totalbodydefence.com

Tel: 07931 165098

 Sensei Mark Broom runs the Pontypool Junior school

Day: Thursdays
Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Venue : Pontypool Leisure Centre

Contact Mark Directly at mark@totalbodydefence.com

 Tel: 07860 273991