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Welcome to the Tenkai Dojo website, thank you for visiting.

We are a martial arts club teaching traditional Karate and Jujutsu in Ashtead & Northwood. Our classes are designed to develop a variety of mental and physical dimensions through the practice of quality martial arts.

On this website you will find information about the styles we practice, our instructors, classes and reviews. If you can’t find what you are looking for or want to ask us a question, then please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Jujutsu - The flexible art

In contrast to predominantly striking systems like karate and taekwondo, jujutsu focuses on using the opponent’s energy against them, thereby stopping an attack with minimal effort. A jujutsu practitioner uses throws, joint manipulation and immobilisation techniques to subdue an attacker, thus a skilled practitioner is able to defeat a much stronger or bigger attacker.

The style we practice is Yamanaka-Ha Shindo-Ryu Jujutsu. It is a modern style, built on traditional techniques and taught in a traditional way. Our system employs ground (ne waza), kneeling (suwari waza) and stand up (tachi waza) techniques.

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Karate - Empty hand

Karate is a system that predominantly uses tai sabaki (body movement), uke waza (blocking techniques), atemi (strikes) and keri waza (kicking techniques) to defend against an aggressor.

The style we practice is Okinawan Goju-ryu, which is a unique combination of Chinese Kung-fu and ancient Okinawan Te. Okinawan Goju-ryu Karate has many added health benefits from its conditioning training and ancient breathing exercises. It is a style that utilizes sound biomechanical principles, employing strong and subtle, hard and soft movements. This makes it a very versatile system. The practice of Kata (a sequence of pre-arranged movements) polishes the mind and body, developing strong bodied, clear minded students.

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What people say...

My children have been learning Jujutsu from Sensei Andy for 5 years. They love the physical aspects of the training, and I've seen them develop enormously, but what impresses me most is how they are at their calmest, and most focused during the classes. It's such a pleasure as a parent to see your children working together, and supporting each other, and that's the environment that Sensei Andy fosters. He teaches & practices humility and respect, and in turn the boys respect him enormously for that. It's our favourite time of the week for the whole family!

Ed Perchick

My search for a JuJitsu school for my children began when I stopped teaching JuJitsu in 2013. In early 2016 my search ended and my sons (aged 12 and 9) have now been training with Sensei Andy Greenhill for a little over a year and a half.

Sensei Andy and his team of instructors are very professional and knowledgeable about JuJitsu. In addition they are extremely friendly and fair, giving each student the time to progress and learn at their own pace. The dojo has an incredible energy where the ancient martial art of JuJitsu is mixed with modern teaching methods in a nonviolent and positive way.

I consider Sensei Andy to be the finest JuJitsu teacher currently in the United Kingdom and I have personally recommended a number of new students to the dojo. To see Sensei Andy impart his knowledge; it is quite clear that he stands on the shoulders of his teachers, all of whom must have been giants!

Michael Goldstein Head of Samurai Goshin Ryu JuJitsu, 6th Dan Goshin Ryu JuJitsu, 1st Dan Dennis Hisardut JuJitsu, 1st Kyu Judo, South African JuJitsu Champion (1988 to 1994).

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Calendar

November 2026

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  • Intro. to Martial Arts
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  • Mudansha Grading/Grading Prep
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  • Intro. to Martial Arts
  • Junior Jujutsu
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  • Intro. to Martial Arts
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  • Intro. to Martial Arts
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  • Intro. to Martial Arts
  • Junior Jujutsu
  • Senior Jujutsu