How to Start

“Even the thousand mile journey, has to begin with a first step”

Everyone is welcome to participate in a FREE trial session, with no pressure or obligation! Get a feel for it, evaluate our approach and check your own capabilities, all without having to make a commitment.
Once a month, we have a ‘Beginners Introductory Week’. You are welcome to attend any/all of the available classes for that particular week.
(Please see the ‘Beginners Introductory Dates’ Section for the next available dates and go here for class times and a location map.)
Please wear loose clothes until you decide to attend on a regular basis when we can order you a suitable training uniform.

There are two main options for parking. We suggest using the Churchill Square NCP car park in West Street, or you may park in Dyke Road on the single yellow line after 6pm. Otherwise you can drop off and pick up in Queens Square itself.

At the end of your initial month you will be asked to join membership with either the Genbukan Ninpo Bugei or Kokusai Jujutsu Renmei OR both of these, depending on which style you practice. These are the organizations of Grandmaster Sensei Shoto Tanemura. You will then receive your Membership Licence Book, Badge, and personal welcome letter from Sensei in Japan. The cost for joining one organisation is £25 or to join both £40. You will also be required to pay an annual insurance fee of £12.

You then have the unique and special opportunity to grade up to and beyond Black Belt under the overview of an authentic Grandmaster of Martial Arts – Sensei Shoto Tanemura!