April 6th 2025 in Birmingham had students from all over the UK meeting up to take part in this years National Referee and Officials Course.  For some it was their first time attending , for otherers it was upgrading of their skills and for some of the highest officials it was renewing and keeping up

The weekend of March 22-23 saw Kokoro Kai Ju Jitsu hold Junior and Senior gradings.  The Saturday had children from the Barking, Hornchurch and Rainham clubs showing of their skills and hard work.  Then on the Suday it was the turn of the Seniors with our friends from Wakarishin Ju-Jitsu to show how well they

December 7th was the day set for this years Kokoro Kai & Wakarishin Dan Gradings.  The day started with those attempting Junior Black belt through to fith Dan for the seniors. Those who passed from Kokoro Kai are.   Junior Black: Ryan McCreanor, Charlie Wallace,Auriella Gray-Wijesuriya,Tristen Gray-Wijesuriya, Rayan Miah,Reyhana Miah and DylanChohan. First Dan:  Alice McKelvey

Another successfulcompetition for team Kokokoro Kai. Lots of hard work and determination shown by all involved and congratulations to all our students coming home with medals. Thank you for Mind Body Spirit for putting on a very well organised competition.

The weekend of November 2 & 3rd is when we held our Jnr and Senior Kyu grading’s.  we had students from our  Barking, Hornchurch& Rainham clubs testing out their skills to great success on the 2nd.  Followed  by the Seniors from Kokoro Kai and Wakarishin having their turn too shine the following day.  A great

The team fromKokoro Kai set of very early on 4th October to meet up with our friends from Wakarishin, to set of to the Channel tunnel and from there to Kaiserslautern Germany. To meet up with the rest of the British Team and take part in the 29th UNJJ competition and congress. The competition and

On Saturday 31st August 2024, twenty one students from Kokoro Kai took part in this year’s British Championships. The venue was the Walsall Sports Centre in the grounds of Wolverhampton University. Some members of the team arrived on the Friday evening to enjoy the comforts of the Village Hotel in Walsall.  Here they soaked up

We’re thrilled to announce that Mark and Claire Fitzgerald, esteemed members of the BJJAGB Board, have renewed and successfully completed their Equality and Diversity program! ? This achievement underscores their dedication to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment within our ju jitsu community. Their commitment to promoting diversity enriches our organisation and ensures that everyone

The weekend of June 15 & 16 is when we held our Jnr and Senior Kyu grading’s.  we had students from our  Barking, Hornchurch& Rainham clubs testing out their skills to great success on the 15th..  Followed  by the Seniors from Kokoro Kai and Wakarishin having their turn too shine the following day.  A great

So many photos and happy memories being shared right now following our annual Southend International Course & Championships at the weekend. Thanks to all our highly experienced and exceptional instructors for their dedication to Ju-Jutsu, their teaching and to all students who took part. Also, appreciation and thanks to spectators and parents for their continued