Kids Ju Jitsu Classes Ipswich | Tohkon Ryu Ju Jitsu Ipswich

For Parents who live in Ipswich

Ipswich's Most Trusted Martial Arts Program for Building
Confidence, Strength & Resilience
In Kids.

Your Child's First
Line of Defence.

Tohkon Ryu goes far beyond learning techniques. It is about the kind of person your child is becoming.

No commitment. No credit card. Just show up.

50+
Years Experience
4.5yrs
Min. Age
$0
First Class
Kids Ju Jitsu class at Tohkon Ryu, Ipswich. Shihan Mark holding a pad as a young student kicks

Why Parents Love Tohkon Ryu Ipswich

The Tohkon Ryu Experience

In our kids' classes, we blend the core philosophy of Tohkon Ryu, the "Fighting Soul," with a child-friendly approach that meets every student where they are. Every class teaches practical self-defence for real scenarios (not choreographed routines), scaled to suit every child regardless of size, age, or ability. Our goal is to show children that they can do hard things.

In every class, they learn to embrace challenges, work through frustration, and take pride in earned progress. As skills improve, so does their belief in themselves, building the kind of internal drive that carries over into school, sports, and life. Instead of hoping they never face a difficult situation, give them the skills to handle one with confidence and control.

Whether your child is shy, spirited, or somewhere in between, they will find their place here. Our experienced instructors guide students through age-appropriate, reality-based self-defence techniques that build coordination, respect, and resilience. In our classes, kids do more than learn to defend themselves. They learn to believe in themselves.

More Than a Martial Art. A Foundation for Life.

Four things your child walks away with, and the evidence behind each one.

Many Call Ju Jitsu Their 'Therapy'

We immerse your child in a safe group of like-minded young champions.

Our students build valuable social skills and unbreakable bonds with their teammates.

  • Coaches who genuinely enjoy working with kids and want to see them progress
  • High child-to-coach ratio, supported by dedicated volunteer black belts who grew up through TRJJ

Confident Kids Have the Advantage

We empower kids with the self-esteem and confidence to own who they are. Our students don't need to 'fit in.'

  • Children master new skills and earn belts, forging unwavering belief in their own capabilities
  • Training designed to foster discipline and resilience

Gain Peace of Mind

Your child learns practical self-defence from the most common real-world situations. Techniques work regardless of size or strength, building genuine capability they can rely on.

  • Practical self-defence from real-world scenarios, adapted for every child's size, age, and ability
  • Age-appropriate syllabus: kids learn what's right for their age and ability level.

Human Chess

"Human chess" is how practitioners describe Ju Jitsu. Through structured sparring and practical self defence drills, students learn to stay calm under pressure, think on their feet, and develop a growth mindset.

  • Led by Shihan Mark Haseman, 9th Dan, with 50+ years experience
  • All instructors AJJA-qualified, trained under Shihan Mark's 30-year curriculum
First class free
No contracts · freeze anytime
Fully air-conditioned dojo
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Meet Your Ipswich Instructors

Shihan Mark Haseman

Shihan Mark Haseman

Founder of TRJJ · AJJA Vice President · 9th Dan

Sensei Carolynn Ding

Sensei Carolynn Ding

Head Instructor

Backed by a Dedicated Team

Every kids class is supported by volunteer black belts who trained at Tohkon Ryu themselves. They return to give back because this club changed their lives. The result: one of the highest child-to-coach ratios you'll find in any martial arts school.

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Kids Pricing

Included in every membership

What You Get

  • Your first class is completely free
  • No contracts. Pause or cancel with 7 days notice.
  • No hidden fees
  • Small class sizes where every child gets noticed
  • Led by experienced, internationally recognised instructors
  • Age-appropriate, reality-based self-defence
One Class Per Week
$25 /week
Billed $50 fortnightly
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