Common Questions

No, you don’t need any experience to start. Our classes are designed for all skill levels, and our instructors will help you learn the basics and grow at your own pace. As a club, we are founded on the principles of self-defence being an essential skill for all, and will endeavour to do all we can to support anyone with an interest.

You should wear loose, comfortable clothing that lets you move freely. A traditional martial arts uniform (gi) is also a great option. To stay safe, avoid wearing jewelry or accessories during training.

Training in Godaikan Ninjutsu boosts your physical fitness, sharpens your self-defense skills, and enhances mental focus. It’s also a great way to relieve stress, grow personally, and embrace the principles of traditional martial arts.

Your training frequency depends on your goals and schedule. We train twice a week, once in Bristol and once in Nailsea, and would strongly encourage anyone new to the club to attend as often as possible to build a strong foundation.

For your first few sessions, we encourage that you wear something you feel comfortable in and make sure to bring some water. Once you've settled, you can find standard black gi's and tabi are plentiful online.

Sadly no, because of the nature of the training, you need to be over 16.