Choosing the right martial arts school is one of the most important decisions you will make in your training journey.
The wrong school can mean years of hard training without receiving the quality instruction you deserve. Not every martial arts school is the same, so it is important to choose a competent and experienced instructor with appropriate coaching qualifications.
Unlike many professions, there is no general legal requirement for someone teaching martial arts to hold a recognised coaching qualification.
We therefore encourage prospective students to ask about their instructor's experience, qualifications and credentials.
Ju Jitsu is a traditional martial art and is widely regarded as the "mother art" from which many modern martial arts have developed. Originally created as an effective system of self-defence, Ju Jitsu must be practised with care, control and respect.
Ju Jitsu focuses on skill, technique and timing rather than brute strength, allowing techniques to be applied effectively through leverage, balance and controlled movement.
At Survival Martial Arts Academy, our senior classes cover both the traditional and practical aspects of Ju Jitsu. Students progress through the belt system from White Belt to Black Belt, whilst also learning effective, practical self-defence and street-survival skills.
Our aim is to teach techniques that are effective from your very first lesson, whilst developing confidence, discipline, fitness and character throughout your training.
Survival Martial Arts Academy was founded in 1987, building on a tradition of martial arts training that has continued for almost four decades.
Our founder, Mario Di Paola, began his martial arts training in 1978 and brings over 48 years of martial arts experience to his teaching.
Mario holds the prestigious title of Hanshi and is an 8th Dan in Ju Jitsu. His grade was awarded by his instructor, who travelled to the club's Christmas party to make the presentation — a surprise arranged secretly by Mario's daughter.
To teach authentic Ju Jitsu, practical self-defence and skills that students can use for life.