1st January 2008

Ftuh ta' Klabb Gdid tal-Akkademja Bushido Ju-Jitsu
Gewwa il-Fgura

Bhala parti mill sforzi kontinwi ta l-Akkademja Bushido Ju-Jitsu biex tifrex u twassal it-taghlim fl-Arti popolari u effettiva tal Ju-Jitsu lil aktar studenti madwar Malta, dan l-ahhar fethet klabb iehor tal-Ju-Jitsu gewwa Fgura. Dan il Klabb huwa imexxi minn Sensei Keith Darmanin Cinturin iswed 2nd Dan.

Numru inkoragganti ta' studenti diga bdew it-tahrig taghhom fl - Arti tal -Ju-Jitsu gewwa il Klabb tal-Fgura taht idejn Sensei Keith Darmanin.

Student/a li jattendi ghat tahrig tal Ju-Jitsu gewwa wiehed mill Klabbs ta L-Akkademja Bushido Ju-Jitsu ghandu l-opportunita li jitharreg f’wahda mil aktar sistemi ta’ Arti Marzjali effettivi u poplari ezistenti illum.

It-tahrig tal-Ju-Jitsu lill-istudenti tal-Fgura qieghed ikun iffokat fuq erbgha aspetti. Dawn huma Dixxiplina, Tahrig fiziku, Submission Fighting u Difiza personali. Kull student jigi imharreg sew kif jitqabad meta ikun ma l-art(katamewaza) u kif juza it teknika tal Ju-Jitsu biex jeghleb u irrazan lill aversarju. It-taghllim tal-Ju-Jitsu joffri lill kull student mhux biss l-opportunita ta’ dixxiplina u zvilupp tal karratru, izda joffri ukoll mezz ta pjacir u sodisfazzjon. Il-Ju-Jitsu jimla u jaghti lill kull istudent kunfidenza akbar biex jiffaccja l-isfidi tal-hajja.

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1st February 2007

Sensei John Sevasta assisted by Sensei Keith Darmanin of the Bushido Ju-Jitsu Academy Malta are featured in the latest issue (Feb 2007) of the popular German BUDO KARATE magazine demonstrating a knife disarming technique.

30th March 2006

The Art of War

In March 2006, Sensei John Sevasta was interviewed by Melany Drury for an article on Martial Arts which was published in the Malta Independent on Sunday newspaper. Full text of the article is available here in PDF format.

10th October 2005

Malta Budo Camp

Budo Akademie Internationales hosted their first winter Budo Camp in Malta at the Jerma Palace Hotel between the 15th and 23rd October 2005. Over 50 Martial Arts practioners as well as some top notch Instructors from all over Europe participated in this Camp. This was the first International Budo Camp ever held in Malta, and the Bushido Ju-JItsu Academy is proud to have participated and assisted in the event. This Budo Camp was organized by the European Budo Academy. The European Budo Academy is a Multi Style Martial Arts Organisation based in Germany. This Organisation has organised similar camps in Germany, Holland and Sri Lanka. The next Camp is now going to be held in Dubai. Sensei John Sevasta was the Maltese Technical co-ordinator for this Camp as well as one of the Instructors. Over 50 foreign students participated in the Budo Camp as well as a number of local and foreign established Martial Arts Instructors. Throughout the Camp Sensei John Sevasta held several classes both in Ju-Jitsu and Escrima/Stick fighting. During these classes he was assisted by Sensei Keith Darmanin.

Throughout the Budo Camp sessions in various Martial Arts including Ju-Jitsu, Stick Fighting, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, Ninjitsu, Anti-Terrorkampf system and Kick -Boxing were held over a seven day period. Sessions were spread though the day. Both foreign and Maltese students could attend for any session they preferred.

29th July 2005

Japan Cultural Events (Malta)

On the 29th July 2005 the BJJA took part in a Budo Demonstration for the occassion of the Japan Cultural Events Malta, at the St James Cavalier Valletta. Amongst the distinguised guests was Capt. Hiroshi Mori, Defense Attache' Japanese Embassy and Chev. Hubert Mifsud Hon. Consul General of Japan in Malta.
(See photos)

1st March 2005

BJJA Senior Gradings

Two Instructors from the Bushido Ju-Jitsu Academy, Sensei Robert Magro and Sensei Keith Darmanin successfully undertook their grading to 2nd Dan Black Belt Ju-Jitsu BJJA on Friday 25th February 2005.

This concluded months of preparation under the direction of Sensei John Sevasta. Both Black Belts had to perform the Kime-No-Kata in front of a panel composed of the President of the Malta Judo and Associated Disciplines Federation Rokudan Envic Galea 6th Dan Black Belt Judo EJF, President & Founder of the BJJA Sensei John Sevasta 3rd Dan Black Belt Ju-Jitsu, 2nd Dan Black Belt Judo and Sensei John Zammit 4th Dan Black Belt Judo EJF. (See photo)

1st August 2004

Stick Fighting and Self Defence Academy (SFSDA)

The Bushido Ju-Jitsu Academy have set up a new Club at Hamrun " Self-Defence & Ju-Jitsu" Centre. This new club is dedicated solely to the study and practise of Ju-Jitsu and Self Defence techniques. The Hamrun Ju-Jitsu and Self Defence Centre" also hosts the newly set-up "Stick Fighting and Self Defence Academy" founded by Sensei John Sevasta.

The SFSDA is an organisation dedicated to teaching simple and practical self defence techniques combined with stick fighting to people who do not have the time to learn a complete system of Martial Arts and who have no intention of becoming hardcore Martial Artists. Ju-Jitsu classes are being held every Monday and Friday while Self-Defence and Stick Fighting Classes are held every Wednesday. (See photo)

29th September 2003

BJJA Senior Gradings

Having joined the Bushido Ju-Jitsu Academy eight years ago, this September, Stanley M. Debono was graded and awarded the lower brown belt. The examinations was carried out by Sensei John Sevasta 3rd Dan Ju-Jitsu.

Since its inception the Bushido Ju-Jitsu Academy is committed to providing the best training and tuition to its members, who are dedicated Ju-Jitsu and self-defense practioners. Training at the acadamy focuses around effective self-defense and avoidance of situations requiring the use of violence. Through its increasing number of experienced higher belt Jujitsukas, the academy is providing effective self-defense courses for children, women and security personnel.

20th July 2003

Participation in CamYouths Help! initiative
in aid of Dar il-Kaptan

The Bushido Ju-Jitsu Academy was responsable for managing the Martial Arts demonstration and training session held at St. Agatha's Grounds in Rabat, on Sunday 20th July 2003. 16 BJJA members were present at the training session. They helped set up up the mattei, assistedmembers of the public and also participated in the training session. and Many personalities also supported the initiative, including Ira Losco, Lynn CHircop, Lawrence Gray, Scream Daisy and Debbie Scerri.

25th April 2003

Maltese Ju-Jitsukas attend for a Martial Seminar and Training in Wales

During the month of March 2003 a group of Maltese Ju-Jitsukas led by their Technical Director, Sensei John Sevasta visited Wales where they participated in a Martial Arts Seminar held at the Swansea Leisure Centre in Swansea Wales.

This Seminar was dedicated to the practise and application of Martial Arts techniques pertaining to Ju-Jitsu, Aikido and Karate for Self-Defence purposes. The Seminar was conducted by some of the UK leading Martial Arts Masters, notably Shihan Billy Doak 7th Dan Ju-Jitsu, 4th Dan Judo, Shihan George Cheek 7th Dan Ju-Jitsu and Soke Gwen Jones 8th Dan Aikido and Sensei Inue Wellington 6th Dan Karate.

During their stay in Wales as guests of the Shihan Billy Doak the Maltese team toured and trained at various Ju-Jitsu Clubs members of the Welsh Goshin Jitsu Federation. Training in Ju-Jitsu at these clubs focused on the application of Ju-Jitsu core techniques for Self-Defence, throwing techniques(Nagewaza) and Groundfighting (Newaza).

Shihan Billy Doak emphasised that this type of training and experience supported the Bushido Academy's dominance of Ju-Jitsu in Malta as it enhanced their fighting skills and conditioning.

Sensei John Sevasta together with the other Bushido Ju-Jitsu Academy Instructors are prepared and willing to share their knowledge, experience and skills with any other Ju-Jitsu or Martial Art organisation in Malta, through seminars, demonstrations or test of skills.

For further information one may call on Tel: 21 694 503, Mob: 99860897
This article also appeared on The Times of Malta, on 25th April 2003

17th September 2002

National Ju-Jitsu Seminar on Combat & Self-Defence applications by Shihan Billy Doak 7th Dan Ju-Jitsu, 4th Dan Judo. The Bushido Ju-Jitsu Academy has concluded its Summer 2002 activities by organising the National Ju-Jitsu seminar during September 2002. This Seminar was open to all local Ju-Jitsu practioners and other Martial Artists. For this event the Bushido Ju-Jitsu Academy invited their International Technical Director Shihan Billy Doak 7th Dan Ju-Jitsu, 4th Dan Judo, to come and teach in Malta.

The Bushido Ju-Jitsu Academy wishes to thank Shihan Billy Doak and the members of his club who conducted the National Ju-Jitsu Seminar, held in September 2002. It was a very enjoyable and informative experience for all members of the Academy, and members of other clubs, including the Shotokan Karate club and Wing-Chun club whom we also thank for their interest and participation.

The first session was held on Wednesday 11th September 2002 at the St Aloysius Sports Pavilion B'Kara.

The Whirlwind of Ju-Jitsu

Shihan Billy Doak is a Professional Ju-Jitsu Master who holds a 7th Degree Black-Belt in Ju-Jitsu and a 4 th Degree Black-Belt in Judo. Shihan Billy Doak travels all over the UK as well as in various countries all over the world teaching in Ju -Jitsu and Martial Art Seminars. He is also the President and Chief Instructor of the Welsh Goshin Jitsu Federation of which the Maltese Bushido Ju-Jitsu Academy is a member. In the UK he has established a reputation as a tough no nonsense Martial Artist who is never afraid to speak his mind. Paul Clifton the Editor of the leading UK Martial Arts magazine "Combat" (February 1999) described Shihan Billy Doak, " Shihan Billy Doak is not someone you would want to mess with".

All those who were fortunate enough to participate in the sessions conducted by Shihan Billy Doak were rewarded with an array of Ju-Jitsu techniques which have become the trademark of the Welsh Goshin Jitsu Federation. Shihan Billy Doak aided by his wife Shareen (2nd Dan Ju-Jitsu), amazed all those present by a combination of skill, power, speed and effectiveness.

Continuing to add to the success of this seminar, for the first time ever, local Martial Art students and Instructors from other disciplines such as Karate, Wing Chun and Kick Boxing participated actively in a Ju-Jitsu seminar.

Ju-Jitsu Demonstration at Bay Street

As part of this Seminar the Bushido Ju-Jitsu Academy organised a Ju-Jitsu demonstration at the Bay Street Shopping Complex in St Julians.

The Bushido Ju-Jitsu Academy believes in giving its students and the Maltese public only the best and that is exactly what Shihan Billy Doak, his wife Shareen and their students delivered. The hundreds of people who thronged Bay Street on Saturday evening (14th September 2002) witnessed an exhilarating display of Ju-Jitsu techniques the likes of which has never been seen publicly in Malta. Sensei John Sevasta and his students also participated in this demonstration

Black Belt 3rd Dan (SanDan)

Shihan Billy Doak awarded Sensei John Sevasta, Founder and Chief Instructor of the Maltese Bushido Ju-Jitsu Academy with his 3rd Dan (SanDan) Black-belt in Ju-Jitsu. During a farewell dinner, Sensei John Sevasta thanked Billy Doak and his students as well as all those who contributed to the success of the Malta National Ju-Jitsu Seminar 2002, particularly the Malta Judo and Associated Disciplines Federation.

20th January 2002

Bushido Academy Ju-Jitsu
at the Trade School in Imtarfa

The Bushido Ju-Jitsu Academy has established another Ju-Jitsu Club to cater for the needs of prospective students residing in the Imtarfa, Rabat and Dingli areas.

An encouraging number of students have already commenced training in Ju-Jitsu at the Imtarfa Trade School. Training for beginners is being conducted by Sensei Robert Magro Black-belt 1st Dan Ju-Jitsu, every Monday evening between 06.00 & 08.00.

The teaching of Ju-Jitsu at the new Bushido Club at the Imtarfa Trade School is intended to teach each student mental and physical discipline, physical fitness and conditioning as well as Self-Protection.

Sensei Robert Magro and all the students of the new Ju-Jitsu Club at the Imtarfa Trade School express their gratitude to the School Head Master and Sensei John Sevasta President and Founder of the Bushido Ju-Jitsu Academy for their support and co-operation.

Those interested in learning Ju-Jitsu as a means of Physical fitness and Self-Protection may attend any of the classes held either at the Trade School in Imtarfa or at the Bushido Academy in Pembroke.

For further information one may call on Tel: 21 694503 or 21 453935.

19th January 2002

The Bushido Ju-Jitsu Academy participates
in the Annual National Martial Arts Festival 2002

For the 2nd consecutive year the Bushido Ju-Jitsu Academy demo team was invited to participate in the Annual Martial Arts Festival organised by the Malta Ju-Jitsu, Judo, Aikido & Kendo Federation.

This event was held at the Malta University Hall in front of over 500 spectators on Saturday 19th January 2002. The Bushido Ju-Jitsu Team gave a spectacular display of an array of Ju-Jitsu Techniques demonstrating not only the effectiveness of such techniques but also their versatility. Sensei John Sevasta concluded the Ju-Jitsu session with a demonstration of Tan-jo and Hanbo techniques.

As in the previous Martial Arts Festival the Ju-Jitsu demonstration turned out to be the highlight of the event.

1st January 2002

The Bushido Ju-Jitsu Academy has established a team of Ju-Jitsukas who train extensively in "Submission Fighting".

Sensei John Sevasta has introduced "Submission Fighting" as an integral part of the Ju-Jitsu training at the BJA as it is based on fundamental Ju-Jitsu techniques and conforms to the type of training undertaken at the Academy.

"Submission Fighting" is distinct from Sport Competitve Ju-Jitsu as it does not depend on the scoring of points but rather on the skilfull application of core Ju-Jitsu grappling techniques(Nagewaza & Katamewaza). The ultimate scope of such contests is for a Ju-Jitsuka to gain a submission on his adversary through the skilful application of a Ju-Jitsu technique.

Since such techniques are common to all Schools of Ju-Jitsu Sensei John Sevasta has invited other local Ju-Jitsu organisations, including the local Samurai Ju-Jitsu Federation to participate in a test of Ju-Jitsu skills based on "Submission Fighting".

Unfortunately, to-date all such organisations have declined this offer under some pretext or other.