Fermanagh Ju Jitsu - Lisnaskea, Fermanagh Schools and Self Defence Courses

05/10/2026

WJJF/WJJKO 50TH Anniversary World Congress in Grado, Italy.
Over the weekend members of Fermanagh Ju Jitsu joined a large group of other coaches and students from WJJF Ireland on a trip to Grado in Italy to participate in training and celebrations to mark the 50th Anniversary of the World Ju Jitsu Federation.
We met and trained with other coaches, students and guests from all over the world and also attended the evening celebrations at the gala dinner.
A great experience that I'm glad we had the opportunity to be a part of. ...

03/10/2026

28/09/2026

Last Wednesday we hosted WJJF Ireland National Coach, So-Shin David Toney for two kids seminars and an adult one.
The kids played some Ju Jitsu games to help warm up and develop movement skills before going into Ju Jitsu techniques.
The adults worked on an embo from Soke Clarks syllabus and even though it was from 4th Dan it was something everyone of all levels could piece together when taught and practiced in the correct way. This was followed by some quick self defence drills.
A fantastic evening. Thanks to everyone who turned up to support this event and also to So-Shin David Toney for coming to teach. ...

27/09/2026

This 3 hour Women's Self Defence Workshop is designed to give women of all ages, backgrounds and abilities an introduction to simple and effective self defence and give you some key skills, knowledge and behaviours that can help avoid potentially dangerous situations and also deal with them effectively should such a situation arise.

This workshop is designed with simplicitiy in mind and will cover concepts that aren't taught in many normal martial arts classes and focuses on the main goal of self defence - Get Home Safe!

We will cover:

Stance, distance control, basic strikes and defence against strikes, escapes from common grabs, escapes from attacks on the ground, awareness, diffusion, the law and much more.

This workshop is taught by Lyle Gawley who is a 7th Degree black belt in Japanese/traditional Ju Jitsu and black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Lyle has been a professional martial arts and self defence coach since 2004 and has trained in Ju Jitsu since 1993 as well as other martial arts. He also spent 12 years as a door supervisor (bouncer) where he had to deal with hostile situations on a weekly basis. Lyle has been running self defence workshops and courses for over 20 years as well as teaching martial arts on a weekly basis to men, women and children of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.

The workshop will take place at our dedicated martial arts gym, Fermanagh Ju Jitsu, Unit 14 Lisnaskea Business Complex:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/CTADR1jz5WKB9wd8A

Date: Friday 13th November 2026

Times: 6.30pm to 9.30pm

Cost: £20 per person Book at this link:
https://goteamup.com/p/3403800-fermanagh-ju-jitsu/memberships/227634/

Contact Lyle Gawley if you have any questions at [email protected] or 07729932011...

19/09/2026

Great to see everyone working so well in our adult classes this week, experienced practitioners working alongside new beginners. As always we covered all ranges from free movement/striking range to close range and to the ground. Plenty of sparring and self defence as well as our belt syllabus.
Looking forward to the coming week to go further with everything. ...

19/09/2026

‼️Functional breathing workshop‼️

Friday 25th September 2026
7pm to 10pm
Fermanagh Ju Jitsu, Lisnaskea.
£20 per person.
Places must be book dnin advance.

Our last breathwork workshop was completely full with a waiting list so we advise booking early to avoid disappointment.
Although this is hosted by Fermanagh Ju Jitsu it is not a Ju Jitsu/martial arts event and is open to everyone of all walks of life.

You can book at this link:
https://goteamup.com/p/3403800-fermanagh-ju-jitsu/memberships/203843/

or contact Lyle Gawley (see below)

Breathwork has been scientifically proven to improve your mental and physical health & wellbeing. Actively implementing breathwork and breathing techniques & exercises that you learn in this workshop with the Breath Sensei will see your health & wellbeing drastically improve.

Reduces stress and anxiety.

Improves sleep.

Boosts energy levels.

Increases focus and concentration.

Enhances physical performance.

Improves breathing function.

BENEFITS YOU WILL GET FROM THIS WORKSHOP
Some benefits of breathwork include increased energy and vitality, reduced stress and anxiety, improved sleep, enhanced focus and creativity, and a deeper connection to oneself and others. Breath workshops are suitable for anyone looking to improve their overall health and well-being.

1. Once you have learned, it is an upward spiral as your health improves.

2. You can live a fuller life, building a better immune system and becoming a calmer more relaxed person - the person you were meant to be before life got in the way.

3. These exercises can be done at any time, & no-one even needs to know you are doing them.

4. You will have increased energy & better mood.

5. You will feel more in control of your health.

Our breath workshop takes place on Friday 25th September 2026 from 7pm to 10pm at Fermanagh Ju Jitsu

https://maps.app.goo.gl/foBiGD57dafbUnm39

and is open to everyone age 16+.
Places are limited so book ASAP. £20 per person.

Please get in touch with Lyle Gawley if you require any further info: 07729932011 or [email protected]...

18/09/2026

Parents and Kids Week!
Thanks to all the Mums and Dad's who came along to our Parents and Kids classes this week.
The sessions were all about having fun with the kids, seeing what is involved in Ju Jitsu and for the parents to learn a few things they can do at home to help their child's development in the class.
The kids absolutely loved having their parents there and getting the opportunity to train with them. ...

12/09/2026

Thanks for the review Michelle. I taught a self defence workshop yesterday evening in Pettigo for Three Villages One Community.
Great bunch of people, all worked hard, put in plenty of effort and asked some good questions during the session.
I have another 3 hour Women's self defence workshop coming up in November in Lisnaskea which can be booked at this link:

https://goteamup.com/p/3403800-fermanagh-ju-jitsu/memberships/227634/

At Fermanagh Ju Jitsu we have Japanese/traditional Ju Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defence. There is a crossover between these three systems but they are also very different in many ways and it's important to know how they can be used together and how they vary.

In our self defence workshops simplicity, effectiveness and the right mindset are emphasized so people leave the session with some simple tools they can use in a variety of circumstances. ...