This means that we keep the Japanese traditional aspects alive but we always focus on how to use these techniques in real life situations. This was always the intention of the original teachers of Jujutsu and in order to achieve this we have to change and move with the times.
Come and learn actual Self Defence which is effective and adaptable for various situations.
Key take aways :
The regular jujutsu aerobic exercise can help you live a longer and healthier life, jujutsu exercises will give you better flexibility, will reduce stress, the aerobic exercises of jujutsu can help to lower blood pressure and build body strength, regular jujutsu practice can help get your mind back into sync and alleviate sleep problems as well as making you feel better about yourself and overall a happier more confident person.
Come and learn a genuine form of the amazing Japanese martial art of Jujutsu from your local Ipswich based Jujutsu – self defence club.
We have a lot of fun whilst training but in the interest of safe practice as well as respecting the traditions of the Japanese martial arts, Kotokukan members wear traditional white Gi and black hakama (once members reach black belt level and above).
Dojo etiquette (Reigi).
We use a traditional Japanese Dojo etiquette in our dojo which creates a nice training atmosphere with a proffesional edge.
Reigi is the proper manner in which to conduct oneself in the dojo, with our sensei and fellow students .
The Kotokukan Budo Rengokai was created with the purpose of teaching and preserving traditional martial arts of Japan. We seek to provide top class instruction and certification in the martial arts that we teach and we are committed to do this in an environment free of politics or prejudice of any kind.
Lloyd Allum Hanshi is ranked and holds the relevant Menjo (certification) and teaching licence in each of the arts we teach, he is one of the most experienced and highest graded martial art instructors in the world including Japan.
The Kotokukan Budo Rengokai is a registered member of the British Martial Arts and Boxing Association which acts as our governing body. All members are registered and insured correctly through them.
If you are looking to achieve rank and advance in a real Japanese Jujutsu style, look no further!
The Kotokukan Budo Rengokai is committed to teaching only genuine, verifiable Japanese martial art systems, with the intention of passing on traditional teachings by using the original Waza and Kata lists for the particular style that we are teaching. The rank certificates that we issue are only issued to those that demonstrate the high level of technical ability required for each belt level. In this way we can ensure our members eventually become fully capable, knowledgeable martial artists of the highest standard.
There are many things that make us different from the Mc Dojo, Joe Bloggs 25th Dan etc.
Jujutsu is not a sport and thus we do not enter or arrange competitions. It is a mistake to believe that sport oriented jujutsu schools are the real deal when the reality is that, by definition, sport is conducted under rules and regulations whereas where jujutsu is concerned, all but the safe and point scoring techniques have been removed. That is not to say it is not useful for exercise and fun to participate in such activities, but it is not Jujutsu or fighting in the real world where there is no referee to save you from serious harm. Our intent is towards actual self defence.
The biggest and notably significant difference is that our school has kept a connection with genuine and active martial art schools and teachers in present day Japan. This brings with it many benefits not available elsewhere. Our members benefit from the following :
Our school of martial arts was founded in 1985 by Sensei Mick Miles, and was originally based at Suffolk Police headquarters (the Ipswich Kokamishin Ryu dojo). Sensei Miles was the leading student and chief instructor of Kokamishin Ryu under its founder Col R. J. Hobbs. The school has slowly grown and now includes several martial art diciplines, including Kokamishin Ryu Jujutsu, Hakkoryu Jujutsu, Toyama Ryu Iai Jutsu, giving members the chance to learn varied and interesting techniques and skills. The school was renamed in 2014 to the Kotokukan Budo Rengokai.
The successor and head (Soke) of Kokamishin Ryu Jujutsu was named as successor by Col (retired) Sensei Hobbs, who founded the Kokamishin Ryu Jujutsu art (founder and Soke).
Sensei Allum who is the current president and founder of the Kotokukan Budo Rengokai is an original student of Sensei Mick Miles, who was a direct student of Col R.J. Hobbs.
Sensei Allum is a licenced Hakko Ryu Jujutsu Kaiden Shihan.
Hanshi Allum is an officially appointed teacher of several arts which are taught at the Kotokukan Budo Rengokai Dojo.
Soke Don Phillip kaicho and the named inheritor of Kanda Ha Kamishin Ryu Aiki Jitsu has recognised Sensei Allum as a certified teacher and the UK representative of Kamishin Kai international. This is a great honour coming from Soke Phillip is one of the few remaining original students of Soke Albert.C. Church, founder of Kamishin Ryu.
Sensei Allum is also a student of the prestigious Nippon Seibukan Academy, Kyoto, Japan, having been ranked as 9th Dan – Hanshi in Nihon Aiki Jujutsu. He is the current chief instructor of the Nippon Seibukan Dojo UK Nihon Ju-Jutsu department. The organisation was set up specifically to preserve and protect the traditional Japanese martial arts of Japan including Okinawa.
Kotokukan is the only dojo in the UK officially authorised to certificate in either Kamishin Ryu Aiki Jutsu or Kokamishin Ryu Jujutsu. All ranks issued are on official Kotokukan Budo Rengokai certificates, which carry the relevant seals and the signature of Lloyd Allum Hanshi. Anyone seeking to verify certificates that have been issued by other organisations should contact Lloyd Allum Hanshi using the email address given at the bottom of this page.
gives a good knowledge of Jujutsu techniques that are perfect for use in modern day self-defence situations and is an excellent art for both male and females, who find the Kokamishin Ryu Jujutsu style is a very practical easy to learn self defence system.
Read more on the Kokamishin Ryu Jujutsu page
Kotokukan Hakkoryu Jujutsu
Hakko Ryu Jujutsu takes a softer approach in its teaching than many other martial arts. Yet once mastered is a very powerful self defence system which utilizes advanced knowledge of the human body mechanics, pressure points and weaknesses, thus allowing the exponents to overcome much larger and stronger assailants.
• Arrive early and be prepared to start practice on time. If you are late, stand quietly by the side of the mat until the instructor signals that you may join the class. Then thank him or her with a standing bow. If you have missed the warm-ups, take time to stretch in a quiet area of the mat. Never train without warming up. Afterward, approach any student and ask to join them for practice. Never step onto the mat without the permission of the instructor.
• Avoid leaving early, you should stay on the mat until the class is finished. If you need to leave early for some reason, please get the instructor’s permission in advance.
• Stop and bow when entering or leaving the dojo.
• Greet everyone at the first opportunity, especially the sensei . Examples: ohayo gozaimasu (good morning), konnichi wa (good day), konban wa (good evening).
• Pay respect to everyone when departing, especially to the sensei . Examples: arigato gozaimashita, it means thanks you. (For the training you just did)
• When addressing the instructor, use the title sensei.
• Pay attention, listen carefully to instructions, and respond promptly.
• Be aware of instructor members and follow their lead.
• Be aware of new members and take care of them.
• Always sit or stand properly when in the dojo. Do not slouch or lean against anything.
Equipment.
• Wear your keikogi and hakama neatly.
• Do not wear jewelery during practice and keep your fingernails and toenails clean and cut short in order not to hurt your partners.
• Wear clean zori outside.
• If you have received a rank, wear your Obi as it is disrespectful not to do so.
Conduct during Practice.
• Before practicing with new partners bow to them and also when finishing training with them or changing partners.
• Perform ritsu-rei (standing bow) and za-rei (seated bow) properly. Hold the bow briefly before returning to your original position.
• Practice diligently. Do not sit down during practice. Do not engage in idle conversation.
• Apply yourself whole heartedly to learning, and to improving your JuJutsu to the best of your ability.
• Leave your water bottle at the back of the dojo against the wall .
• Don’t drink when the instructor is teaching.
• If the class has started and you have no partner, please just say to a pair “onegaishimasu” (please), then join them.
• Do not take videos or photos during the class without asking permission from the instructor.
• When the instructor is teaching please focus on his or her instruction as it will contain safe practice advice.
• Before and after practice, please join in putting mats out and away in a positive manner. We appreciate your help clean to up the dojo in which you have practiced after special training days.
The successor and head (Soke) of Kokamishin Ryu Jujutsu was named as successor by Col (retired) Sensei Hobbs, who founded the Kokamishin Ryu Jujutsu art (founder and Soke).
Sensei Allum who is the current president and founder of the Kotokukan Budo Rengokai is an original student of Sensei Mick Miles, who was a direct student of Col R.J. Hobbs.
Sensei Allum is a licenced Hakko Ryu Jujutsu Kaiden Shihan.
Hanshi Allum is an officially appointed teacher of several arts which are taught at the Kotokukan Budo Rengokai Dojo.
Soke Don Phillip, kaicho and the named inheritor of Kanda Ha Kamishin Ryu Aiki Jitsu, has recognised Sensei Allum as a certified teacher and the UK representative of Kamishin Kai international. This is a great honour coming from Soke Phillip, who is one of the few remaining original students of Soke Albert.C. Church, the founder of Kamishin Ryu.
Sensei Allum is also a student of the prestigious Nippon Seibukan Academy, Kyoto, Japan having been ranked as 9th Dan – Hanshi in Nihon Aiki Jujutsu and is the current chief instructor of the Nippon Seibukan Dojo UK Nihon Ju-Jutsu department. The organisation was set up specifically to preserve and protect the traditional Japanese martial arts of Japan including Okinawa.
Kotokukan is the only dojo in the UK officially authorised to certificate in either Kamishin Ryu Aiki Jutsu or Kokamisin Ryu Jujutsu all ranks issued are on official Kotokukan Budo Rengokai certificates which carry the relevant seals and the signature of Lloyd Allum Hanshi. Anyone seeking to verify certificates that have been issued by other organisations should contact Lloyd Allum Hanshi using the email address given at the bottom of this page.
gives a good knowledge of Jujutsu techniques that are perfect for use in modern day self-defence situations. It is an excellent art for both male and females, who find the Kokamishin Ryu Jujutsu style is a very practical, easy to learn self defence system.
Read more on the Kokamishin Ryu Jujutsu page
Kotokukan Hakkoryu Jujutsu
Hakko Ryu Jujutsu takes a softer approach in its teaching than many other martial arts. Yet once mastered is a very powerful self defence system which utilizes advanced knowledge of the human body mechanics, pressure points and weaknesses, thus allowing the exponents to overcome much larger and stronger assailants.
• Arrive early and be prepared to start practice on time. If you are late, stand quietly by the side of the mat until the instructor signals that you may join the class. Then thank him or her with a standing bow. If you have missed the warm-ups, take time to stretch in a quiet area of the mat. Never train without warming up. Afterward, approach any student and ask to join them for practice. Never step onto the mat without the permission of the instructor.
• Avoid leaving early, you should stay on the mat until the class is finished. If you need to leave early for some reason, please get the instructor’s permission in advance.
• Stop and bow when entering or leaving the dojo.
• Greet everyone at the first opportunity, especially the sensei . Examples: ohayo gozaimasu (good morning), konnichi wa (good day), konban wa (good evening).
• Pay respect to everyone when departing, especially to the sensei . Examples: arigato gozaimashita, it means thanks you. (For the training you just did)
• When addressing the instructor, use the title sensei.
• pay attention ; listen carefully to instructions, and respond promptly.
• Be aware of instructor members and follow their lead.
• Be aware of new members and take care of them.
• Always sit or stand properly when in the dojo. Do not slouch or lean against anything.
Equipment
• Wear your keikogi and hakama neatly.
• Do not wear jewelery during practice and keep your fingernails and toenails clean and cut short in order not to hurt your partners.
• Wear clean zori outside.
• If you have received a rank, wear your Obi it is disrespectful not to do so.
Conduct during Practice.
• Before practicing with new partner bow to them and also when finishing training with them or changing partners.
• Perform ritsu-rei (standing bow) and za-rei (seated bow) properly. Hold the bow briefly before returning to your original position.
• Practice diligently. Do not sit down during practice. Do not engage in idle conversation.
• Apply yourself whole heartedly to learning, and to improving your JuJutsu to the best of your ability.
• Leave your water bottle at the back of the dojo against the wall .
• Don’t drink when the instructor is teaching.
• If the class has started and you have no partner, Please just say to a pair onegaishimasu”, then join them.
• Do not take videos or photos during the class without asking permission from the instructor.
• When the instructor is teaching please focus on his or her instruction it will contain safe practice advice.
• Before and after practice, please join in putting mats out and away in a positive manner. We appreciate your help clean to up the dojo in which you have practiced after special training days.
