Testimonial

Dave Studwick - Headteacher Blackawton Primary school

My son has been training for just over a year and during that time he has had great fun learning a variety of techniques progressing through several gradings. I have been particularly impressed by the thoughtful philosophy of the club and its teacher (sensei) Dr Richard Catterick. He is the kind of teacher I want in my school. Children learn self-discipline alongside self-defence. You can tell that things are well structured as children are focused and smiling for prolonged periuods of time. The club is fun with just the right level of challenge for each child. Children learn to respect each other as they learn new skill. It is great for fitness and also for self confidence.

Paul Ruff - Head of PE - St Peters School Exeter

Richard has been running jiu jitsu classes here at St. Peters for a few years now. The benefits of jiu jitsu classes on our students are enormous both in a physical, mental and social sense. Physically the students have improved their all round strength, coordination and body management skills. Mentally they appear more focussed in lessons and less likely to give up when presented with a difficult challenge and socially they show a strong respect for their team mates and opponents in sporting situations.