Bunbury Bushi Kempo Ju Jitsu school teaching self defence

Bunbury Bushi Kempo Ju Jitsu is run by black belt instructors James Sheehan and Neil McLeish who teach a style of the sport that was developed in the UK by brothers David and Chris Hand during the early 1970s. 

“Ju Jitsu features numerous combat styles that encompass striking vital points, throws, locks, strangles and immobilisation but using your opponent’s force against them,” McLeish said. 

“The Bushi Kempo style adapts to the individual to turn an attackers speed, strength and momentum to their disadvantage.” 

McLeish said the art of Ju Jitsu can be traced back to feudal Japan where it was developed to combat the armed and armored Samurais. 

“Because striking against an armored opponent proved ineffective, practitioners figured out that the most effective means of neutralising the enemy was by utilising joint locks, pins and throws,” he said. 

Student Rob Wauhop said those involved in the new club are like family to each other with passionate instructors who just want to impart their knowledge. 

“I took a shine to this style of martial arts because it is effective against very realistic situations such as being attacked by multiple assailants and using logical solutions to solve each problem with minimal effort and maximum results,” he said. 

The Bunbury club train each Wednesday from 6.30pm to 8pm.

For more information or to organise a class visit bushikempo.com, search Bunbury Bushi Kempo Jujitsu on Facebook, email bkjjbunbury@outlook.com or call 0421 612 007.