TESTIMONIALS
Here are some testimonials from students - we asked people to be as honest as possible 'warts and all'
Dr G.L.Williams - Student
"I am a first Dan in karate and started training at Sensei Grant Cooke's jiu jitsu club in Macclesfield in 2011. I have trained at several martial arts clubs and with different teachers over the years in the UK and I can say that Sensei Grant's club is an exceptionally welcoming and friendly place. Sensei Grant manages to infuse all the students, both children and adults, with great enthusiasm for jiu jitsu and balances the sessions perfectly in terms of discipline, fitness, technical skills and real-life application of the art. I also found it very valuable how he has the ability to pitch jiu jitsu so well in context with other combat systems, due to his own extensive knowledge and experience in a variety of other martial disciplines. Most importantly the training at Sensei Grant's dojo is delivered in an atmosphere where learning is fun and safe."
Jonty Cridland - Student
Ju-jitsu is a form of martial arts that was founded thousands of years ago as a form of offense or defense when a warrior had become seperated from his sword by the samarui.
In modern day we do not have to worry about becoming seperated from our sword however this martial art ensures the physical safety of one who has learnt it under attack. For not only this reason but for many others I believe the teaching of ju-jitsu (especially in the style of “Kempo” ju-jitsu, a form that combines strikes and blocks with throws and locks.) is important because of the discipline, skills and heritage it teaches to the student. Not only is ju-jitsu important, but I can say from personal experience it is also one of the most enjoyable and rewarding activities there is especially in the teaching style of Sensei Grant Cooke: an excellent and energetic teacher who teaches in fun and traditional ways mixed with great games!
