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Why you should choose Jan de Jong's Martial Arts?
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Instructors at Jan de Jong Martial Arts Fitness are acclaimed for their high level of technical knowledge and teaching ability. Jan de Jong Martial Arts Fitness has been teaching at colleges and schools in Perth for over 30 years.
All classes are conducted in a positive, friendly atmosphere of cooperation, not competition. All students are encouraged to support and help each other, ensuring an enjoyable and fruitful learning experience.
Jan de Jong Martial Arts Fitness has taught self defence in Perth since 1952. All instructors are students of, and have graded in, Jan de Jong Martial Arts, and have many years of experience ranging from 15 to over 40 years.
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Established in 1952, Jan de Jong Martial Arts Fitness has gone through some changes. From humble beginnings in the Perth suburbs the School moved into a fulltime city dojo in 1960, then a 4-dojo building in 1963.
After 40 years at 996 Hay St. we relocated to one of Perth's most
prestigious buildings "the Atrium", where we are today. Over time
the School has been supported by the dedication and high quality of
instructors who contribute to the growth of the School and supported
also by the families and individuals who attend. Jan de Jong Martial
Arts Fitness is the benchmark in technique and fulltime professional
teaching.
| The founder of the School, Jan
de Jong Shihan was born in Indonesia and from the age of 5 trained
in Ju Jutsu under two Japanese instructors, the Saito brothers
Just prior to the Second World War he travelled to Holland to
further his education (as was the custom in those days). As the
war broke out Jan de Jong was caught in the turmoil of history.
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He fought with the Dutch underground throughout the war against
the German forces, experiencing unbelievable hardship as many did
during that time. The experience of war and in particular the bitter
cold and continuous hunger made him determined not to stay or return
to Europe. It was not until 1980 that Jan de Jong returned to Europe
where his quality and precision became legend. He found that European
Ju Jutsu was very often judo based and that the true combatant style
was not as evident.
Early on in his travels he was recognised as a Master of the Art and this mastery, mixed with his compassion and willingness to teach, helped make many friends and contacts for tours that continued for two decades. He was accompanied by his wife, Margaret or daughter, Maggie on his trips, along with his other instructors.
In April 2003, after a life time of devotion to his
art, Jan de Jong passed away with his family by his side. Three
weeks prior to his passing Jan de Jong handed his School on to his
daughter Maggie de Jong, supported by long-term senior instructor
Paul Connolly and her mother Margaret.
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