About True Virtues Jiu Jitsu
True Virtues Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was founded on the values of Bushido, the traditional code of the warrior, applied through the practice of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The name is not a marketing exercise. It reflects a genuine belief that consistent training develops character as much as technique.
We look to empower our students by giving them the tools they need to develop a great understanding of how to effectively use their body and mind to overcome any challenges they face not only in a competitive arena but also in every day life.
The Seven Virtues
Righteousness-
The ability to act without wavering for what is right
Courage -
Being able to face adversity despite fear
Respect -
Accepting others for who they are
Honour -
A consciousness of personal dignity and worth
Perseverance -
Moving forward despite hardship
Benevolence -
Having compassion for those in need
Courtesy & Politeness -
Acting in a way befitting a martial artist
True Virtues was founded with the vision of creating a training
environment to nurture students looking to develop themselves
in mind, body and spirit.
The study of "Bushido" or the "way of the warrior" creates the framework to truly embody what it is to be a true martial artist.
What We Offer
- Gi and No Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes
- Women's self-defence programme (Saturdays, 11am)
- Junior classes for ages 8 to 15 (Tuesdays, 5:45pm)
- Competition coaching
- Regular seminars with elite instructors
True Virtues has hosted ADCC Champion Ffion Davies and renowned BJJ artist Seymour "Meerkatsu" Yang, among others.
"Jiu Jitsu reveals who you are. My role is creating an environment where students discover their best selves through honest training." - Mike Buckman-Cowling
Meet Mike Buckman-Cowling
Mike founded True Virtues BJJ to build an academy that takes both technical quality and traditional values seriously, not as separate things, but as the same thing.
- 1st Degree Black Belt under Professor Mark Phillips
- Brown Belt in Judo under the All England Judo Federation.
- 14 years of coaching experience
- Has delivered seminars across the UK and USA
Having competed all over the UK at all belt levels, including "no holds barred" competitions, Mike has supported and coached many students to achieve gold medals at numerous competitive events as well as supported semi professional MMA fighters to hone their grappling strategies.
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Officially Verified Instructor
Lineage
Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rolls Gracie > Mauricio Gomes > Marc Walder > Mark Phillips > Mike Buckman-Cowling
In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, lineage matters. It is a verifiable chain of instruction tracing directly back to the founders of the art. For a student, this means the techniques you are learning have not drifted. They have been passed down through a direct line of masters, each accountable to the one before them.
Brand New Facilities
Located at YMCA Wimbledon, 198 The Broadway, SW19 1RY
8 minutes from Wimbledon Station | 10 minutes from South Wimbledon tube
Mats are cleaned & sanitised after every class
Male and Female Changing Rooms, Lockers and Showers Available to Students
At True Virtues Jiu Jitsu we pride ourselves on our attention to detail when it comes to hygiene and our student experience.
Its the little details that matter, not only in our techniques.
