Copyright British Jujitsu Ryu 2011

Founder & Chief Instructor

Steve received expert tuition from various Instructors affiliated to Spirit Combat International, World Kobudo Federation & Kiai Yamabushi Ryu and was awarded various Qualifications for teaching/coaching Ninjutsu, Aikido, Aikijutsu, Women’s Self Defence, Kickboxing and Police Technical Instruction.  

While Steve had wide-ranging interests in the various disciplines (including Field Craft), he chose to concentrate on Ju Jitsu and opened and/or taught in many Clubs in the Algarve, Portugal.  He taught  on numerous Seminars in Portugal, Spain and England and frequently formed part of Black Belt Grading Panels.  He was invited to teach the Portuguese and Spanish Police and organised many International Courses.  In 1998 Steve was asked to take over KYR Portugal, and returned to the UK two years later and opened what soon became one of the most successful KYR Dojos.

In May 2004, Steve founded British Jujitsu Ryu teaching his own Syllabus, based on a combination of traditional Jujitsu, Ninjutsu and Aikijutsu.  He maintains the view that every Martial Art has something to offer and is honoured to teach Instructors of various other styles, and encourages all his students to train in other Arts.

Our Instructors

All our Instructors are approachable, maintain the BJR ethos, and provide an excellent environment for learning the BJR Syllabus.  An outline of their outstanding skills can be found on the BJR Clubs page, and their full contact details are found on the Contacts page.  Congratulations to Chris Marchant Sensei, who has recently been awarded his Black Belt and when necessary teaches at any of the 4 Dojos.  Chris has been a Judo Instructor/Coach for many years and runs his own Judo Club.