Hanshi Brian Herbert 8th Dan
Head of Jikishin Ju Jitsu Association
Hanshi Brian Herbert started his Ju Jitsu career in 1976 training with the brothers Roy & Ray Huggins, after starting in Karate, Brian saw a demonstration of Ju Jitsu, and felt that the Art would better suited, as there are more rounded skills than kicking, punching and take downs.
Brian started his first club in Corringham, East Essex in 1981 after receiving his 1st Dan, and due to his dedication and diligence the club built a dedicated and loyal following.
Brian's philosophy in Ju Jitsu is simple - because of the methods of training the sport is suitable for people of all ages, has no limits with regard to size and women and men train in the same techniques. Ju Jitsu caters for all , helps build self confidence and encourages friendship and cooperation.
Brian ambitions for Jikishin is to encourage the competitive spirit, particularly within the juniors. Jikishin has seen considerable success in the International arena, and with the young Jujitsuka coming through and well trained for competition, further success is sure to follow.
Brian along with the 5th Dans and above are founder members and on
the Board of the UKMA (GB).
Brian hopes to promote the UKMAGB as the leading Martial Arts Governing Body in the UK, and Ju Jitsu through Jikishin. "I want to see improvements in the syllabus and teaching of the syllabus - concentrating on the Ju Jitsu / self defence aspects and the needs for the modern world. It is imperative that I carry the senior grades along with me in getting these improvements in place, and I know I can rely on our instructors to assist in this goal. I also feel that there is a need to improve the overall level of Groundfighting skills, in particular with the youngsters, and this means getting our coaches up to speed so that we can pass along these essential skills. You can expect Groundfighting to be more prominent in the syllabus in the future."
In 2011 there will be a great update of syllabus which is being completed with input from instructors and the technical committee which consists of all 5th Dans and above. In 2012 we will compete in the new European random attack competition.
"We have seen a recent introduction of a new Nun Chaku Kata, into the high grades Ko Budo (weapons) syllabus, however I do not intend to continue to introduce more and more weapons Kata, I would rather like to see old Kata replaced by the new giving the opportunity to improve the overall weapons standard.
It is important that the high grades do not concentrate too much on weapons, I want to see improvements in the syllabus and teaching of the syllabus - concentrating on the Ju Jitsu / self defence aspects. It is imperative that I carry the senior grades along with me in getting these improvements in place, and I know I can rely on our instructors to assist in this goal. I also feel that there is a need to improve the overall level of Groundfighting skills, in particular with the youngsters, and this means getting our coaches up to speed so that we can pass along these essential skills. You can expect Groundfighting to be more prominent in the syllabus in the future."
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