The Western Ju-jitsu Self Defence Academy was established in 2004 by Sensei Dean Watson.  After having studied Ju-jitsu for 16 years with distinguished Instructors such as Shihan John Beckman, Shihan Glen Brooks and Shihan Sam Gavarsy, Sensei Dean Watson decided to start his own club in and around the inner west side of Melbourne. 

Still quite young, the Club is made up of a small number of Students and one Instructor.  This serves as a perfect environment for Students to closely learn and experience the vast techniques and high standards of Senjutsu Ryu Ju-jitsu.  Classes focus on Self Defence against Attackers and Attackers with weapons, with the aim of restraining an Attacker with minimal force. "Senjutsu Ryu" translated into English means "School of Tactics and Strategy".  Senjutsu Ryu uses a variety of techniques that involve Throwing, Locking, Submissive Holds and Ground based Grappling to achieve its aims.  Classes are suitable for both Men and Women over the age of 16 years.

Sensei Dean Watson is a Third Dan Black Belt Ju-Jitsu ranked Instructor in the art of Senjutsu Ryu Ju-Jitsu. Deans early experiences involving Ju-Jitsu started in Groote Eylandt with Sensei Colin Davis.  Dean has over 16 years of experience teaching all ages, with industry recognized accreditation as a Level 1 Instructor (NCAS) & First Aid Qualifications.

"Western Combat Academy" is the Parent Club of the Western Ju-jitsu Self Defence Academy.  Shihan John Beckman first started Senjutsu Ryu Jujitsu on the 3rd of August in 1982 under the title of "John Beckman's Self Defence School and Western Combat Academy".     Both Clubs are affiliated with the Australian Ju-jitsu Association. 

Throughout the Year on various occasions including Seminars, both Clubs spend time Training together which allows Students from both Clubs to enhance and exchange knowledge and experience from one another.  This allows for a great environment to meet new friends and learn from a variety of Beginners through to Experts.  More information on these and other related Clubs can be found under our Links Page.

WESTERN JU-JITSU SELF DEFENCE ACADEMY CLASS OF 2006