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What is Taijutsu
Taijutsu (体術, literally “body technique” or “body skill”) offers a blend of practical self-defence and traditional martial arts for use in the “real world”, combining the fundamentals of Jujutsu with Western Boxing for punching and Thai Boxing for low kicks.
Focusing on techniques that work in street-based scenarios, we instruct in the three principles of
- Avoidance
- Disengagement
- Counterattack
Our classes are open to all students of any level of martial arts experience. Our goal is to teach you a series of effective methods of self-defence that will work for your individual size and strength.
You will be taught a range of skills, including:
- Blocking, striking and kicking
- Locks and restraints
- Disengagements from chokes and grabs
- Practical throws
- The use of traditional and improvised weapons
All of this in a friendly and welcoming environment by a team of experienced instructors.
We’re looking forward to meeting you in training – find our timetable here
Meet The Team
Sensei Gary Bohm (Founder and Head Instructor with Bee-Safe Manchester CIC)
Gary has been training Taijutsu since the age of 8. He currently holds his 2nd Dan in Taijutsu, along with a 1st Dan in traditional Jujutsu, 1st Dan in Muay Thai and 1st Dan in Shotokan Karate. Gary has been working as a Physical Training Instructor in the Armed Forces from 1993 to 2003 Additionally he has multiple years of experience in personal protection and security work.
Sensei Antje Timmermann (Instructor and Community Outreach)
Antje holds a 1st Dan in Tae Kwon Do and a 1st Dan in Shotokan Karate. She is an experienced Youth Group Leader, teaching martial arts, theatre, intercultural communication and German language. Antje is specialising in Women’s and children’s self-protection and is an endorsed colleague with 500Rising
Bee-Safe in the Community
At Bee-Safe Manchester we aim to make our North Manchester Neighbourhoods friendlier and safer places to live. One way to do this is to offer martial arts and self-defence lessons to residents. But we felt that this was not enough.
Therefore we set up our Community-Outreach Team “Bee-Safe in the Community”.
Do you want to invite us to your community event – or join us in training? – Please feel free to contact us
SAFEGUARDING
We have designated our Governing Body, British Martial Arts & Boxing Association (BMABA) to act as our club’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). BMABA can provide an impartial and expert response to safeguarding concerns if you do not feel you can raise it with our club directly. You should still contact our club first with concerns, if you feel you can.
If you need to contact BMABA, you can do so by visiting bmaba.org.uk/safeguarding or by emailing safeguarding@bmaba.org.uk. Our assigned Lead Officer is Aimee Little. In her absence, another suitably trained deputy will be available from BMABA’s dedicated safeguarding team.
