Bushido is a forward thinking martial arts academy offering instruction of the highest standard
in a comprehensive range of martial arts disciplines.

Predominantly a traditional jiu–jitsu school, Bushido also offers traditional Shotokan karate and sport–based freestyle karate classes. Recent additions to the Bushido timetable are light continuous kickboxing and freestyle jiu-jitsu.

Growing from what was once a small self defence class, Bushido has developed a strong base of black belts in a number of styles. This core of senior graded instructors provide support and tuition to newer members, making your learning experience a valuable and enjoyable one.

Under the leadership of Chief Instructor Master John Robertson 6th Dan Bushido is now run by a talented and multi disciplined team of Black Belt Instructors. Senior Instructor Sensei Stephen Barber 4th Dan oversees the development of the Jiu Jitsu class along with Senior Instructor Sensei Sion Howells 3rd Dan. These extremely able and talented Instructors form the mainstay of a team that is now bringing about huge transformations in the Jiu Jitsu class.

Sensei Stephen Barber also runs the competition arm of Bushido with Sensei Conor McGirr 4th Dan one of Bushido’s longest members who has won many competitions and now looks to train and compete with the newly formed Shoguns team sponsored by Frankie and Bennys Stockport.

As part of Bushido’s commitment to improving sporting links within the community, classes are also held in a number of schools throughout the Stockport area. This initiative began in 2004 and has now seen the first Black Belt students to come solely as a result of the positive partnership with Stockport Sports Development program. This achievement is a glowing testament to the positive attitude of Stockport Education in aiming to give children every opportunity possible
to reach their full potential.

Now close to its 25th Anniversary Bushido is proud of its long and successful history that has seen a number of British Champions, European Champions and World Champion. with the 100th Black Belt attained in December 2010 and now with over 110 Black Belts gained Bushido is looking to further build on its reputation as a strong, disciplined and dedicated Martial Arts Academy providing first class Instruction. We welcome
you to be part of the continued success story that is Bushido Martial Arts........