Dr. Anoop Kumar Poojary
Black Belt 1st Dan
“After 6 years of my Jiu Jitsu training, I received my black belt. A very proud moment in my life. Jiu Jitsu has taught me discipline, the power of being humble and given me a great mentor and friends for life.”
Santosh Ahire
Black Belt 1st Dan
“When I decided to join jiu jitsu I was 40 years old. In the process I learnt self-discipline, mental stability, dedication, focus and the art of being calm in any situation with the help of martial arts.”
Ajit Pal
Black Belt 1st Dan
“Through my journey in Jiu Jitsu, I’ve learned invaluable lessons. Firstly, I’ve cultivated a profound sense of discipline and dedication. Secondly, Jiu Jitsu has taught me the importance of humility, as I’ve experienced both victories and defeats that have humbled me and reinforced the need for continuous growth.”
Kalpita Basu
Orange Belt
“My experience at Dojo was phenomenal. Knowing various techniques of Jiu Jitsu, was a huge learning opportunity. Hanshi and the other respected Sensei, have been most inspirational.”
Barun Chakraborty
Orange Belt
“The jiu jitsu techniques and the exercises were not only life-saving ones but also a huge fun – something I looked forward to every week. Apart from physical workout and self-defence skills, the dojo also helped improve social skills, mental focus, self-discipline and meditation.”
Testimonials
Dr. Anoop Kumar Poojary
Black Belt 1st Dan
“After 6 years of my Jiu Jitsu training, I received my black belt. A very proud moment in my life. Jiu Jitsu has taught me discipline, the power of being humble and given me a great mentor and friends for life.”
Santosh Ahire
Black Belt 1st Dan
“When I decided to join jiu jitsu I was 40 years old. In the process I learnt self-discipline, mental stability, dedication, focus and the art of being calm in any situation with the help of martial arts.”
Ajit Pal
Black Belt 1st Dan
“Through my journey in Jiu Jitsu, I’ve learned invaluable lessons. Firstly, I’ve cultivated a profound sense of discipline and dedication. Secondly, Jiu Jitsu has taught me the importance of humility, as I’ve experienced both victories and defeats that have humbled me and reinforced the need for continuous growth.”
Kalpita Basu
Orange Belt
“My experience at Dojo was phenomenal. Knowing various techniques of Jiu Jitsu, was a huge learning opportunity. Hanshi and the other respected Sensei, have been most inspirational.”
Barun Chakraborty
Orange Belt
“The jiu jitsu techniques and the exercises were not only life-saving ones but also a huge fun – something I looked forward to every week. Apart from physical workout and self-defence skills, the dojo also helped improve social skills, mental focus, self-discipline and meditation.”
“The best way to learn a Martial Art is to find the best available instructor and remain loyal to his or her teaching” ~Soke Richard Morris~
The late Soke Richard Morris trained and taught martial arts for over 60 years and was one of the most highly regarded martial artists globally. His contribution in modern professional Jiu-Jitsu and across multiple martial arts domains is unparalleled.
Richard Morris, mentored by Professor Alf Morgan, the first Briton trained by Japanese Jiu-Jitsu Master Sensei Yoki Tani, attained his 4th Dan and embarked on researching modern Jiu-Jitsu styles.
He became chairman of the British Jiu-Jitsu Federation and director of the World Jiu-Jitsu Federation until 1986. He founded Jiu-Jitsu International in 1986 to promote a practical Jiu-Jitsu style. Today, Jiu-Jitsu International specializes in professional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu.
Soke Auvo Niiniketo, born in 1954, is the founder of Hokutoryu Jiu Jitsu and the World Federation of Ju-jitsu (WFJ). He began martial arts at eight, primarily focusing on boxing, with 115 matches and representing Finland internationally. He also excelled in karate, winning the Finnish Championship in 1979, and kickboxing, leading Finnish teams in global competitions.
In the 1970s, he started Ju-jutsu in Sweden, evolving it into Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu, suitable for self-defense, fitness, police, security, and military use. Hokutoryu rules gained popularity in international Ju-jutsu competitions. Soke Auvo founded WFJ, focusing solely on Jiu Jitsu tournaments, following Hokutoryu rules. He travels worldwide sharing his expertise and has been honoured in various countries.
Veerabhadra Dev Anand (b.1962) developed a keen interest in martial arts at the age of 15. He mastered Goju Ryu Karate and achieved a 1st Dan Black Belt in 1982. His interest developed into a passion, and he continued to search for better techniques and explore other forms.
In 1988, he was invited to London by Soke Richard Morris, where he learned Jiu Jitsu and later introduced it to India, founding Jiu Jitsu International, India. Despite his busy schedule as a conglomerate Director, Dev Anand remains committed to mentoring the next generation of martial artists. He regularly visited London for advanced Jiu Jitsu training under Soke Richard Morris until his passing in 2019.
Shihan Kimmo Tenhunen serves as the Technical Advisor to Indian Hokuto Ryu Jiu Jitsu. He is one of the most highly talented martial artists and holds one of the highest-ranking positions as an instructor, having trained extensively under Soke Auvo Niiniketo. He provides his experienced knowledge and guidance in developing Hokuto Ryu Jiu Jitsu in India, visiting the country on a regular basis to conduct seminars, tournaments, and special training sessions.
As the Vice President of Hokuto Ryu Jiu Jitsu, he travels worldwide to further the development of Hokuto Ryu. He is an official ambassador of Hokuto Ryu and the World Federation of Jiu Jitsu, having already visited more than 50 countries.