Martial artists of the month February 2025

Each month, one member at Ichinen Bridport is called the martial artist of the month. This fine tradition goes back to 2015, when one of the Jiu-Jitsu students attended the training twice a week regularly despite having to go straight to his night shift work after the dojo.

Since then, members have received this precious honour. Others for example qualified for being the only child and training up to yellow belt just with adult partners. He did very well cope with all those much larger and older training partners and stood his ground in self-defence tests against all individuals.

 
One little girl was awarded to be the youngest in the group and never missed a single session. Others got this award for attending the most hours at the dojo and making the fastest progress in studies or one reaching 400 hours of Jiu-Jitsu training. 

May there be loads more, and become a good example for others within the club. Last month, February 2025 senior Paul Blake and Ebby from the juniors got awarded. Congratulations!!!

Our school does not close down during half term school holidays

 

Paul Blake from Ichinen Bridport Jiu-Jitsu now 2nd Dan

Ichinen Bridport is the martial arts school for your development

On the 06.02.25 our member Paul Blake from Bridport graduated as a second Dan in traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu. Paul trained first time over 20 years ago with master Horst Lindenau at Ichinen Bridport.

His 2nd Dan grading was examind by master Steve Reynolds (5th Dan) from Yeovil and master Andy Loudon (1st Dan) from Bridport. Partner for the grading was Sam Saines (1st Kyu Jiu-Jitsu)

Big congratulations Paul!

 

Discipline has got three brothers and sisters

Discipline - endurance - composure - determination - hardihood - modesty -loyalty 

What a lovely family. 

And you?

Ichinen Bridport Jiu-Jitsu teaches anti-bullying skills for children

 We talk about self defence at Ichinen Bridport. Before actual a real self defence situation appears, children often face some kind of bullying. Therefore we have anti-bullying skills in our repertoire to teach the children.

If you were bullied as a kid, you're more likely to face hardships an adult

A study that tracked nearly 8000 British children age 7 to 50 years old found that people who were bullied as kids had worse relationships, increased depression, higher anxiety, lower educational attainment and lower earnings. Makes sense to stoip that, doesnt it?

You can join your child in at any time. Training is every Thursday at our Bridport Dojo at the St. Catherine's primary scholl. Time: 5.45-6.45 pm.

See you there!

Bridport children get educated with martial arts

Rowan does the theory for the kyu grading with master Paul Blake

Congratulations to Rowan Gillan-Hendley. Yesterday Rowan (12) passed his precious grading for the 4th Kyu orange belt in traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu. Fotos show the group during Rowan's theory talk, which is part of the grading. And the group foto, Rowan stands left of Master Paul Blake. Well done young man, may you continue the path you have chosen.

 

Very good progress at Bridport Jiu-Jitsu school

 Big congratulations to Luke Eckett (eight) from Ichinen Bridport martial artsLuke earned himself the 4th Kyu orange belt in the juniors Jiu-Jitsu group. He traines with us since January 2023. Grading partner was James Allen (12) from Beaminster. Very well done boys!

 

Young Tiger from Bridport passed his grading and is now a 5th Kyu yellow belt in traditionell Japanese Jiu-Jitsu. Tiger joint Ichinen Bridport martial arts in October last year. His grading partner was Jago Saines who is a 2nd Kyu blue belt.

Big congratulations to Tiger from all of us!

 

 

Private martial art tuition in Bridport

Master Horst Lindenau, 6th Dan BlackCombat, 6th Dan Anti Terror Combat, 4th Dan Jiu-Jitsu is your teacher. Private training sessions available in Bridport/Dorset. Use the contact form for enquiries.

Weapon drill at Bridport Jiu-Jitsu

 

As we we train traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu at Ichinen Bridport, weapon drills are an important part of the syllabus.

 

Martial art is the most effective physical outwork

 "Martial art is the most effective physical outwork", says Master Horst Lindenau (4th Dan Jiu-Jitsu). Why would that be?

At Ichinen Bridport Jiu-Jitsu we train the whole, body and mind. When it comes to the fitness level, our training produces an all-round approach. When people join any single kind of sports activity, they assume this will do all for them. Joggers, weightlifter, tennis players and so on.

Just think of swimming, it doesn't build up muscles. The weightlifter lacks in endurance. 

While martial arts, especially traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu covers all aspects.

and don't you forget the mind...

You can join us  by contacting Master Horst on 07968-235486 to arrange a trial session.

Training regular is on Thursdays for seniors and juniors.

 

 

No fear > good life!

 Grand master Horst Lindenau

Self defence training is weapon training

 

When you incorporate self defence in your martial arts training, make sure there are various weapons involved. As in the photo above you choose natural weapons (knife, stick, rope) and unnatural weapons, as door keys, a bottle and so on. Ichinen Bridport offers more than 50 different weapon skills . Don't miss out here.

Jiu-Jitsu is the all-round fighting system

 Why is that?

At our Bridport based martial arts school "Ichinen Bridport" we train traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu. This is not a sport, its a way of life. We focus on self defence skills, physical and mental fitness and well being and trust in friendship with each other. 

Discipline, respect, endurance, hard training and focussing on targets. Set up by yourself and your Sensei.

Jiu-Jitsu is not this fancy dress rolling on the floor around sport, but a way of life in the tradition of the ancient warriors. 

We train continuously our all-round techniques. We do:

Throws

Locks

Chokes and strangling

Nerve grips

All legal natural weapons

All unnatural weapons

Punching

Kicks

Sparring

Boxing

Hold downs

Close combat

Out door training

* and keep on mind: Karate, Aikido and Judo were made from Jiu-Jitsu >>> 

the mother of all Japanese originated martial arts.

Ewan Roe achieved 6th Kyu Jiu-Jitsu in Bridport

12 year old Ewan Roe from Westbay / Bridport passed his first grading on the 8th of February 2024. Ewan joined Ichinen Bridport Jiu-Jitsu for children first in 2019, but than the miraculous Covid scam stopped the whole country to do what everyone wanted to do and consequently Ichinen Bridport Jiu-Jitsu had to stop the children's classes. 

Now Ewan caught up with this long break and did a very good grading with his partner Marlow (5th Kyu). Master Horst Lindenau from Ichinen Bridport Jiu-Jitsu: "Big congratulations my boy! Keep on going!" 

Martial arts is a great way to develop children's abilities, both mental and physical. and on a long term, they learn good self defence skills too.

Live in Bridport? Join martial arts with Ichinen Bridport

If you want to learn martial arts? Come and join us at Ichinen Bridport Jiu-Jitsu.

The only true Jiu-Jitsu in Bridport. Master Horst Lindenau, previous from Germany, runs this martial arts school now for over 31 years and hundreds of Bridport students have signed on since than. 

Traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu is the back bone of the martial arts club. But the club has educated many students in the art of Anti Terror Combat and BlackCombat. Both are modern self defence systems.

 

 

Merry Christmans and happy new year with Ichinen Bridport

Dear members and friends of Ichinen Bridport Jiu-Jitsu martial arts school

We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year!

May all your wishes comes through!

Training times in the new year for Bridport Jiu-Jitsu

Senior group, Thursdays 1900 - 2030 hours

Juniors, Thursdays 1745 - 1845 hours

Beginners this year very welcome. See you there!

Master Horst Lindenau earns 4th Dan Jiu-Jitsu

Bridport martial artist Horst Lindenau received his 4th Dan after a waiting time of four years after his last grading in 2019. Master Horst is today the highest decorated martial arts teacher in Bridport with over 40 years of teaching experience, both adults and children.

These are his current qualifications:

6th Dan Anti Terror Combat

6th Dan BlackCombat

4th Dan Jiu-Jitsu

2nd Dan Anti-Terrorkampf (German based style)

Diploma sports teacher

Congratulations Master Horst!

Ichinen Bridport Jiu-Jitsu meets longevity

 After fifty years of martial arts training I can confirm myself, Jiu-Jitsu is not only the top of the market self defence as we know. But too Jiu-Jitsu, the way we train at Ichinen Bridport makes you fit and keeps you fit, both physical and mental.

Master Horst Lindenau is the best proof how much one can benefit from regular training. Fit and healthy at the age of 69! Come and check us out.

Small town of Bridport hosts a martial arts gem

 These photos show variations of Grandmaster Horst Lindenau (Bridport). 6th Dan Anti-Terror Combat, 6th Dan BlackCombat, 4th Dan Jiu-Jitsu, 2nd Dan Anti-Terrorkampf

Master Horst teaches martial arts in Bridport and you could join. Apply by phone 07968 235486.

Master Horst is the author of the very successful Jiu-Jitsu book "My way with Jiu-Jitsu",

Amazon books https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-way-Jiu-Jitsu-Horst-Lindenau/dp/1521481040

By the book, start training and build a new better YOU. 

Bridport juniors train traditional Jiu-Jitsu

 Jiu-Jitsu master Horst Lindenau started teaching children in Bridport over 30 years ago. Master Horst came over from Germany, where he was educated in the art of Jiu-Jitsu and under supervision of late Grandmaster Horst Weiland (10th Dan) learned how to run children classes successfully.

Today we train in Bridport at the St.Catherines primary school. Every Thursday at 0546 pm.

If you like to get involved ring or text 07968-235486

 Currently 3 spaces open.