23/04/2026
*IMPORTANT* It's that time again: ko budo!
When: This Saturday (25th April)
Where: The usual place.
Who: Open to adults blue belt and above, and to specific juniors (please speak to your sensei)
How much: Β£25 and a number of brain cells
Please remember to bring water and concentration as these will not be provided on the day.
Oh, and weapons, that would also help.
07/03/2026
Excellent work from all my junior students who graded today, Iβm a very proud sensei! For the older juniors working towards purple and brown belts, keep up the hard work and I know youβll all do great at the next grading!
16/12/2025
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Happy holidays everyone and see you in 2026! ππ
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05/12/2025
Good luck to everyone taking their Dan gradings tomorrow!
22/11/2025
*ANNOUNCEMENT*
SQUAD TRIALS - Sat 13th Dec @ Harold Hill community centre
10:00 - 11:30, Β£15
Please make sure you bring plenty of water with you.
Also:
There is a new Squad fb group, so give us a like and a follow. π
https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583851421995
Wakarishin Ju-Jitsu Harold Hill
Wakarishin Ju-Jitsu Basildon
Wakarishin Ju-Jitsu
16/11/2025
A belated grading for the Southgate Wakarishin students this autumn; excellent work all round, congratulations to everyone who graded on Friday, a high standard all round! Those who are aiming for the next grading, keep up the training, your turn will come around very soon⦠many thanks to sensei Ian Arbon for making it possible.
01/08/2025
Weβre closed for two weeks of summer holidays; see you all again on the 18th August!
06/07/2025
Congratulations to Abdel-Kader and Shaddai for achieving senior Orange belt today; great work guys!
05/07/2025
Well done to all the Southgate Wakarishin junior students who graded today, you all did fabulously! Plus a very proud Dad / Sensei moment as Albert achieved his junior coach qualification after lots of hard work; great work Albert!
29/04/2025
It's that time of year for many of our students: the dreaded exam season! So we'd like to take this opportunity to wish all of you the very best of luck in your exams - you've got this, we believe in you!
Please remember to take care of your physical and mental health needs. Research has shown (including a study done by our very own Sensei Flick) that martial arts are good for mental well-being, as well as your physical health. So if you need to hit some pads, or just see some friendly faces, you know where to come.
GOOD LUCK!