Children's Syllabus

The Ju-jitsu syllabus for children is based on a set of ten exercises, or techniques, applied to eight different attack postures. These techniques pay attention to the fact that children are still growing, physically and emotionally, and are not simply miniature adults. Consequently there is no application of joint locks and striking and throwing techniques are carefully monitored to insure that their vulnerable bodies are looked after.

 

Martial games form an important part of the children's training program and they are also encouraged to teach each other. The plastic padded nunchaku and Viking combat systems are included in the children's class sessions as well as teaching them an awareness of their bodies and of the needs and feelings of their fellow students. Spirit Combat instructors are encouraged to run their children's classes at a separate time from the adult class so as to create the right atmosphere and safe training environment. The implications of the Children's Act are taught to all instructors taking their children's syllabus qualification.

Martial games form an important part of the children's training program and they are also encouraged to teach each other. The plastic padded nunchaku and Viking combat systems are included in the children's class sessions as well as teaching them an awareness of their bodies and of the needs and feelings of their fellow students. Spirit Combat instructors are encouraged to run their children's classes at a separate time from the adult class so as to create the right atmosphere and safe training environment. The implications of the Children's Act are taught to all instructors taking their children's syllabus qualification.

All registered Spirit Combat Ju-jitsu instructors are required to attend regular training seminars to verify and up-date their qualifications, including not only assessment of their martial skills but also of their abilities as responsible and professional teachers, for both the junior and adult syllabuses.

All SCI teachers are encouraged to take out public and professional liability insurance and all students are required to take out insurance before they may commence training. You are entitled to ask to see the qualifications and insurance provisions of any of our registered club instructors.

The Founder of Spirit Combat
 

Brian Dossett began his martial arts journey just after the second world war. It has taken him from boyhood boxing, Judo and practical self defence lessons in Brentford in London, around the world and back to settle in Woking in Surrey, England as the Grand-master (Soke) of his own modern style of British Ju-jitsu. As a young man his time in the merchant navy took him to the far east where he was able to extend his boyhood martial arts knowledge. Returning from these travels Brian established himself as a youth and community leader for a London borough while he began to raise his family. He continued to develop his interest and skill in martial arts in this setting, teaching youngsters and adults in the local community eventually establishing his own style of Ju-jitsu known as Spirit Combat, and later becoming a professional martial artist.

As the popularity of martial arts grew during the sixties and seventies so did the bureaucracy and Brian found himself frustrated by the political machinery of the governing bodies at that time. He felt that they had lost sight of the ideals of martial arts and the needs of their members. He began then to form an organisation which would be for the benefit of its members. So did the Ju-jitsu style of Spirit Combat become Spirit Combat International.

Brian Dossett has been a controversial figure over the years drawing criticism for his innovative and assertive style of both martial arts practice and management. This is to be expected with any relatively high profile activity. Brian has always maintained that critics are good for growth - they force you to look at yourself from another's point of view, which can only lead to improvement, so long as you have the strength and imagination to change.