Welcome to Temple Fortune

Students learn a series of basic techniques that will provide them with a fundamental understanding of Jiu-Jitsu. This involves a variety of stand up and ground work techniques. Distinct Jiu-Jitsu movements are taught and used as structural warmups, drilling and specific training. The introduction of specific training allows students to put what they have learnt into practice in a controlled environment.

Expanding on what is taught as a beginner, techniques are further developed to help students learn to connect movements and determine technical transitions of different positions. Students are encouraged to explore techniques and movements learnt under pressure by participating in live sparring.

Techniques are adapted to teach students how to control and submit their drilling and sparring partners without the traditional use of the Gi. No-Gi replicates the use of Jiu-Jitsu as a self defence without the use of grips. A cupping skill is taught to help students learn stand-up techniques, groundwork and master dominance.

Jiu-Jitsu Children's Programme

Jiu-Jitsu is a non-aggressive set of techniques which remove fear. Very quickly, children come to realise they can deal with a situation without apprehension. They learn how to turn a disadvantage into a dominant one, while having fun. This builds confidence, bonhomie and camaraderie.

It may surprise you to know that I don't publish a syllabus. But there is a positive reason for this. I regard each child as an individual. Consequently, with Jiu-Jitsu, it's important that each has a syllabus of their own. In other words, I adjust my teaching to ensure that every student develops at their own, unique pace. This is complemented by a wide range of belts and belt-stripes, ensuring that every individual can regularly mark a new achievement.