Ichinen Bridport is the best-known school to study traditional Jiu-Jitsu in Bridport. For those who are after the tough and streetwise self defence, Ichinen Bridport offers the right training

15 February 2025
10 February 2025
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!
02 January 2025
Discipline has got three brothers and sisters
What a lovely family.
And you?
01 November 2024
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!
14 October 2024
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.
25 September 2024
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!
13 August 2024
Private martial art tuition in Bridport
31 July 2024
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.
20 June 2024
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.
02 May 2024
27 March 2024
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.
19 February 2024
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.
09 February 2024
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.
11 January 2024
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.
25 December 2023
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!
03 December 2023
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!
30 November 2023
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.
22 November 2023
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.
13 November 2023
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.
07 November 2023
Life is a fight - if so, you be better prepared!
Here at Ichinen Bridport, meanwhile the oldest martial arts school in Bridport, we take self defence serious. If you study martial arts and there is no effective weapon training involved, you taking a challenge. Today's street violence and domestic abuse calls for professional training and advise. Ichinen Bridport Jiu-Jitsu every Thursday.