Brown belt Jiu-Jitsu - that means a lot

When one reaches the brown belt level in the traditional martial art Jiu-Jitsu at Ichinen Bridport that means a lot. Today Lewis A. Harris passed an excellent grading and holds now this precious grade. Lewis is an active member of Ichinen Bridport since 2014 and has a very good record of taking part in training sessions.

Lewis is at present our oldest fighter and at the age of 66 (sixtysix!) he can perform extraordinary good. His fitness is outstanding and Lewis is the only one in the moment who can do the full split at our club. Not many martial artists can do so.

For the brown belt / 1st Kyu Lewis trained 163 Jiu-Jitsu sessions since his last blue belt exam. Beside this he is a former Kyokushinkai Karate brown belt and a green belt holder in Krav Maga.

Earlier this year Lewis A. Harris passed his grading as a BlackCombat master under Grandmaster Horst D. Lindenau 6th Dan BlackCombat. BlackCombat represents the elite in modern self defence and not many qualify for a rank here.

We congratulate our new Jiu-Jitsu brown belt Lewis A. Harris and watch him on his path to become a 1st Dan.

Lewis with the full split with BlackCombat masters

Partner Andy Loudon (1st Kyu) with new brown belt Lewis A. Harris after the grading

A fighter needs to be healthy

To perform good martial arts one needs a perfect health.
How can I be and stay in good health?
Ichinen Bridport offers real life coaching too. Self defence is all about how to manage your own life effective and safe.

A few tips what to do:
1. Do a morning gymnastic. 6 days a week! Only takes 5 minutes.
2. Get always up early and eat a good healthy breakfast.
3. Never smoke and use any drugs, that includes tablets. Only drink very moderate.
4. Spend lots of time outdoors. Nature, walks, garden etc.
5. Train martial arts at least twice the week.

Just an idea...

Nearest club for martial arts

I was just curious and thought to google "what is the nearest martial art". And surprise surprise, our school Ichinen Bridport came up first.

Ichinen Bridport offers martial art for adults and children.

Although we are specialized in self defence, our Jiu-Jitsu training for adults and children aimes for well being, mental and physical growth and of cause fun and good camaraderie.

Join us Thursdays at the British Legion hall in Bridport.
Children Jiu-Jitsu starts at 5.30 pm 
Adult Jiu-Jitsu starts at 7.00 pm.
Beginners always very welcome!

Regular training at BlackCombat headquarters

Regular training at BlackCombat headquarters

Each Sunday there are regular trainings now available at Dojo 86 which hosts the headquarters of BlackCombat martial arts

Session starts at 3.30 pm and lasts 90 minutes. You have to apply for a place beforehand as the training is for advanced students only. Please contact GM Horst D. Lindenau directly here.

Heading for the brown belt

Our two members Lewis A. Harris and Andy Loudon are now in the final preparation for a 1. Kyu grading in Jiu-Jitsu.
Andy is an active member since 2014 and Lewis joined him 2 months later in november 2014.
They both have trained very focused and hard which will give a good position for the upcoming grading.

Tonight we have a special brown belt session at Dojo 86 and work on the final bits.

Breaking the balance with Jiu-Jitsu throw

Martial art training in Bridport

Ichinen Bridport offers good martial art training in Bridport. Our classes are running several times the week and the style we teach is suitable for men and women. Beginners always welcome. There are special classes for children aged 6-12. Come and join this friendly local martial arts school.

New students welcome at Ichinen Bridport Jiu-Jitsu group

This is our latest poster to call new students to learn traditional Jiu-Jitsu. Everybody welcome. Just come to one of our trainings and watch and have a chat. See you there!

The grading system of BlackCombat

BlackCombat is a separate style we teach at our local martial art school Ichinen Bridport. This system for self defence combines the very modern with the very traditional.

Very modern when we look at the techniques each grading syllabus requires and very traditional as BlackCombat has broken with the multi colored belt system which is today found in most martial arts. Varying from 6 up to 15 student grades and followed by the master grades.

BlackCombat uses the three belt system as it was in use before Budo left Japan.

A white belt is the first grade, followed by the brown belt, the senior student. These grades have to be gained via a grading.

The 1. Dan black belt is at first awarded by the personal master and the aspirant has than got one year time to "work off the black belt syllabus". Otherwise the grade becomes invalid and is taken away.

Another way to gain a BlackCombat master grade is to prove significant skills and knowledge in the field of self defence. Not every martial artist can claim these skills. Some are focused in sports activities etc. In this case an aspirant can retrain and widen his skills with the self defence before joining.

If a martial arts master can prove good skills of self defence, he or she can be graduated according to the previous grade and amount of self defence skills.

Youngest martial artist graduated as 6th Kyu Jiu-Jitsu

Finlay Saines (5 years old) from the Ichinen Bridport children Jiu-Jitsu group shown his knowledge to in a 6th Kyu grading. Finlay who started to learn Jiu-Jitsu with Master Horst D. Lindenau in Bridport in June 2018 gave a successful demonstration of his newly learned self defence skills.

He is now a 6th Kyu / white belt with red stripe. His performance included rolls and falls, technical self defence skills and a theoretical questionnaire. His partner for this grading was Noah Atkinson-Webb (7 years old) and he did an excellent job. Thank you Noah!

Big congratulations from all of us at Ichinen Bridport and keep the good things going!

Already last week Finlays dad Sam (from Beaminster) passed his 6th Kyu grading with partner Fred Underhay (4th Kyu).

We are all very proud of you both!

Finlay Saines (5) presents his 6th Kyu Jiu-Jitsu grading certificate

Master Horst D. Lindenau with Finlay and Sam Saines from Ichinen Bridport

Private Yoga studies with GM Horst D. Lindenau

Grandmaster Horst D. Lindenau from local martial art school Ichinen Bridport / Dorset/UK offers now private studies in Yoga. Master Horst who is a certified Tantra Yoga teacher and a Hatha Yoga Trainer welcomes you for private lessons at the Bridport Dojo 86.

All levels available and beginner are very welcome. Make the most of your own life and train body and mind with a true master. No glitter and fancy stuff! Traditional Yoga and Meditation for real benefit to improve your daily life and wellbeing.

Make an initial contact via phone (text or call) on 07968-235486.

PS. The regular Yoga session @ Dojo 86 on Wednesday mornings is canceled. 

Self defence training Bridport area

If you're looking for self defence training, this blog gives you all you need to know if you live in the Bridport/Dorset area. This local martial arts school is under supervision of a highly qualified martial artist, Grandmaster Horst D. Lindenau from Bridport. (6th Dan BlackCombat, 2nd Dan Jiu-Jitsu, professional sports teacher since 1999 and former German champion).

At Ichinen Bridport you can start all year round and join any time. Children age 6-14 are training on a Thurstday in Bridport, British Legion hall, 5.30-6.30 pm.
One month training for you child only £ 30.

Adults or children they fit in can train Thursdays at 7.00 pm same place.
One month training for adults is only £ 40 (2 sessions!)

Don't hesitate to come and visit us and find out more or start straight away.

At www.blackcombat.org you find all about the radical self defence system BlackCombat.

Training twice the week at Ichinen Bridport.

The only answer to the rising violent crime

The only answer to the rising violent crime is "learn self defence" and don't become an easy victim of crime and violence.

We have the best on offer >>> BlackCombat <<< a martial art style which focuses entirely on self defence and personal safety.

You can train this modern system nearby in Bridport and and in Loders.

Join now - text/phone Grandmaster Horst D. Lindenau >>> 07968-235486

What holds you back? Start now and make your life safe again.

New self defence courses in Bridport

With Ichinen Bridport you have made the right choice for your self defence training. Grandmaster Horst D. Lindenau (15 black belts altogether, professional sports teacher) offers his knowledge to you. Come along to one of the classes, either the classic Japanese style Jiu-Jitsu or the modern Blackcombat self defence .

Martial arts classes held in Bridport:

Thursdays 7.00 - 8.30 pm (age 14 +) Jiu-Jitsu

Thursdays 5.30 - 6.30 pm (age 6-14) Jiu-Jitsu

Sundays 3.30 - 5.00 pm (age 16 +) BlackCombat

For more information ring/text 0768 235486

Knife drill with BlackCombat master Lewis Harris at Ichinen Bridport

BlackCombat now at 3.30 pm on Sundays

The regular BlackCombat Sunday session which was at 6.00 pm is now earlier at 3.30 pm. Lesson is held at Dojo 86 and is open for all interested individuals who like to improve their self defence skills.

Scott McGregor (1.Dan Hapkido) trains with Grandmaster Horst D. Lindenau to become 1. Dan BlackCombat at Ichinen Bridport Dojo 86

Anti Terror Combat now BlackCombat

BlackCombat is the new brand and all activities from the former Anti Terror Combat organisation are transferred now to BlackCombat organisation.

BlackCombat - Life is a fight

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Anti Terror Combat is now called BlackCombat!

Hard and long training pays off for three man

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Anti Terror Combat is now called BlackCombat!

Here at Ichinen Bridport martial arts school we train the radical self defence system Anti Terror Combat. The roots of this training goes back to 1992 when Grandmaster Horst D. Lindenau 6th Dan came to england to expand the style of Anti-Terrorkampf (German for Anti Terror Combat)

Master Horst was a 2nd Dan than and soon built up a strong bridge head for this combat style. Years later he left the German based ATK organisation and training was reformed and now named Anti Terror Combat. A more approachable description for the international community.

This month another three men stepped up the ladder in the ranks and received their black belt 1. Dan certificates from Grandmaster Horst D. Lindenau in Bridport/UK.

Big congratulations from all of us at Ichinen!

New Anti Terror Combat masters get their belts

New Anti Terror Combat master Lewis A. Harris/UK

Master Lewis Harris with the full split

Grandmaster Horst D. Lindenau 6th Dan Anti Terror Combat/UK with his new masters at Ichinen Bridport May 2018

GDPR Data Protection Legislation - your legal rights and protection

Important, please read and confirm notice

GDPR Data Protection Legislation

Dear Member,

A new data privacy law is being introduced in the UK in May. As a result, we are publishing a new Privacy Notice to make it easier for you to find out how Ichinen Bridport uses and protects your personal data.

The Privacy Notice provides additional information about what we do and sets out your rights in line with the General Data Protection Regulation including information such as:

 your increased rights in relation to the information we hold about you

 the legal basis on which we collect data about you, how we collect it and use it

 how long we retain your data

The Privacy Notice will apply to any services we provide to you and is effective from 25 May 2018. It ensures we continue to comply with privacy law and regulation. There are no changes to your terms and conditions. If we make changes to these, we will let you know.

Confidentiality and GDPR Data Protection

When you share your personal information with us, you have a right to expect that information to be treated with total confidentiality. Therefore, it is our responsibility to manage your personal data that you provide to us with care and in accordance with all data protection legislation and industry best practice.

Whether you have supplied your personal details online, by phone, by email or in a letter, we will never use them without a lawful reason to do so. We will use your personal data for the purposes for which they were initially requested and as fully explained in this Privacy Policy.

All information about you of a sensitive or personal nature will be treated as private and

confidential. We will however use and disclose the information we have about you in the course of arranging, placing and administering your insurance. This may involve passing information about you to insurers, other intermediaries, risk management assessors, uninsured loss recovery agencies and other third parties involved (directly or indirectly) in your insurance. We may with your permission also pass information about you to other Ichinen Bridport Members which are in, or are associated with, our school.

If you do not wish to receive information from them, or for us to disclose information

about you to other parties, please contact us immediately. In the interests of security and to

improve our service, telephone calls may be monitored and/or recorded.

Active students at Bridport martial arts school

It was a delight to watch little Noah (6) 6th Kyu Jiu-Jitsu performing his bamboo stick kata. He copied it himself somewhere online and studied it at home to give us a show of his skills.

Noah moved the stick faster than the camera can catch it!

This months martial artist of the month is Yusef el Gabry (15) who trains hard and did not hesitate to show up for training on his very own birthday. His best present so far: Next grading in Jiu-Jitsu. Now he is a 5th Kyu/yellow belt.

Private training to improve yourself

Don't you sometimes think "my child could do better"?

Have you ever wanted yourself become a black belt in a respectable martial art?

Do you need assistance with your wellbeing and mindfulness?

Are you looking for 1:1 training to have all the attention and care of the teacher?

Do you need to train at times when it suits you?

Yes? Than take on private lessons with local martial arts grandmaster.

30 years teaching experience. Graduated sports teacher, Yoga teacher, meditation master.

German champion in martial arts and weight lifting.

DBS checked and 1st aid certified.

Training available at Bridport Dojo or at your place.

Contact 07968 - 235486

Grading up to 1. Dan black belt possible

Support with "Duke of Edinburgh award"

1:1 meditation available

Training for all ages.

Anti bullying sorted with Jiu-Jitsu

Looking for martial arts in Bridport? Join us here!

You live in the Bridport area and you like to start martial arts training? Ichinen Bridport is the right address for you. Master Horst D. Lindenau, qualified sports teacher , black belt in various style and a teacher for Jiu-Jitsu for 30 years runs the school.

We are a friendly bunch of people and always welcome beginner at any time. Here are some FAQ and answers for you:

Can I have a look at the session before joining?

Yes, we have an open door policy and anybody is welcome to watch our classes.

When can I start as a total beginner?

You can start at any time. The lessons at Ichinen Bridport are structured to your needs and capabilities.

Are my previous experiences in other martial arts recognized?

We welcome martial artists from any discipline. As Jiu-Jitsu is an all style system every skill will add to the whole. And we offer Anti Terror Combat too.

What do I wear to start with?

Wear something loose and comfortable. A T-shirt and a tracksuit bottom, or any Gi from previous practice other the martial arts will do.

How much does it cost to train Jiu-Jitsu?

The first two lessons at Ichinen Bridport are £ 10. This is for 1.5 hours training each session. After that you chose a tariff which suits your personal needs. 

Do I need to be fit before start?

You can join our Bridport school at any level, as long there are no real medical issues they stop you. Fitness should be no barrier to start Jiu-Jitsu. We make you fit.

What about age? Does it matter?

No, it does not matter at all. We run classes for children (6-14) and adults (14-65 at present) and there is no age limit.

Is Jiu-Jitsu suitable for women?

Yes of cause it is. There is no difference.

Do you do grading?

Yes we do. Belts are used as an indicator of progress, knowledge and experience. Look at our syllabus. You can become a black belt yourself!

Preparation for my 3rd Dan Jiu-Jitsu grading

This year in November I will join the grading to achieve my next black belt in Jiu-Jitsu. Until then it requires a lot of preparation and hard training. Part of the syllabus for the 3rd Dan is the Goshin-Jitsu-No-Kata. A traditional japanese performance of self defence skills.

To do further studies on this subject I travelled last week to Bremen/Germany and attended a special seminar for this Kata. The seminar was held by the Bremen Goshin Jitsu organisation and the head teacher there was Grandmaster Frank Burdorf, who once learned his first steps into Jiu-Jitsu from me at my old Bremen club DSD Bremen.

One who stops learning, is nearly dead!

Please find some photo impressions of the workshop, which was very good, technically and most friendly people there.

Bridport Jiu-Jitsu Master Horst D. Lindenau with 6.Dan Grandmaster Frank Burdorf, Bremen/Germany

Bridport martial artists train the defence against 10 most common attacks

At our local martial arts school Ichinen Bridport, we take the training of self defence very serious. Our aim is to gain perfection in the art of self defence by using the Jiu-Jitsu skills.

The Jiu-Jitsu techniques supply you with a wide range of reaction to the 10 most common attacks. It includes striking and punching, throws and joint manipulations, as well as "dirty tricks" and anti bullying strategies.

The 10 most common attacks are in detail:

1. One person pushes, hands to chest, which is followed by the pusher striking first, to the head.

2. A swinging punch to the head.

3. A front clothing grab, one handed, followed by punch to the head.

4. A front clothing grab, two hands, followed by a head butt.

5. A front clothing grab, two hands, followed by a knee to the groin.

6. A bottle, glass, or ashtray to the head.

7. A lashing kick to the groin or lower legs.

8. A broken bottle or glass jabbed to face.

9. A slash with knife, most commonly a 3 to 4" lock blade knife or kitchen utility knife.

10. A grappling style head lock.

This is according to information from a UK government web page and the content is nowadays not public available anymore. The reason is unknown.

By the way, as my roots are in Germany, I can inform you that over there you find very much the same set up. That doesn't surprise me, as we have all two hands and two legs to perform. 

If you want to protect yourself against these common attacks, come and join us at the school. Training for the Jiu-Jitsu is twice a week for adults and once a week for children. 

Take private martial arts lessons in Bridport

Make the most of you with training just this little further. You feel the regular training sessions are not enough for you and you want better, faster and more progress with you martial art education?

Take private lessons

The advantages of private lessons are huge. You are not only having the full attention of your sensei, but your progress will be much more effective. 

Start treating your involvement in the martial arts more professional rather than just another hobby.

The real facts:

- you train at times they suit you most

- you train as often you want

- you have the full attention during training

- you reach better results

- you can gain faster your grading and success

- you save money

Make the most of you - become the black belt now!

You can book private sessions with Master Horst Lindenau by contacting 07968 235486 or message.

Fully insured, DBS checked, 1st aid trained, member of the IMASA and provides private Dojo with all equipment including mats for ground work.

The difference it makes - 

Anti Terror Combat goes worldwide

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Anti Terror Combat is now called BlackCombat!

Anti Terror Combat organisation is looking for martial artists all over the world. If you are a serious combat martial artist and have good self defence skills, you are very welcome in our organisation.

Anti Terror Combat master train knife skills 2016 UK headquarters

Anti Terror Combat has nothing to do with terrorism or any political statement. It is purely a system against violence and crime towards the individual.

Anti Terror Combat fighter Janine Girth (Germany) with Grandmaster Horst D. Lindenau (UK) 2017