05 August 2025

Excellent performance at Bridport Jiu-Jitsu school

Holly graduated today as a 4th Kyu orange belt in traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu at Ichinen Bridport martial arts school. Master Horst D. Lindenau (4th Dan Jiu-Jitsu) was very impressed by Holly's demonstration together with partner Sarah (4th Kyu). 

The grading contained the rolls and falls, as well as

3 throws

3 strangle holds

2 hold down + 1 liberation

2 transport grips

Throat nerve press, control attacker

2 arm locks

3 Karate techniques

3 Boxing techniques

Each one defends against the following situations:

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

2. A swinging punch to the head

3. A front clothing grab, one-handed, followed by a punch to the head / or a headbutt

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

5. A bottle or glass to the head

6. A lashing kick to the groin

7. A slash with a knife

After the technical grading, all members sat together and went through the theory part. 

Big congratulations, Holly!