Instructors of Jitsu NZ
Simon Ogden
Simon started Jitsu in 1994 at UCL Jitsu Club, as a 1st dan and Senior Primary instructor he moved to New Zealand in 2002 and opened a Jitsu club at the Wellington Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy. Simon has been teaching Jitsu since November 1998. He was graded to 2nd dan in 2004 and awarded Secondary Tutor status in 2008 by the TJF UK. Simon is currently the Chief Instructor of Jitsu New Zealand. Simon holds a current first aid certificate and NZJJF and Judo NZ Club Instructor coaching qualifications.
In addition to his Jitsu grade Simon currently holds a 1st kyu in Judo and has studied and dabbled in many other martial arts some of which are boxing, muay thai, karate, aikido, kali, sambo and other styles of Ju Jitsu. He is also the current Director of Sport for the NZJJF.
In addition to his Jitsu grade Simon currently holds a 1st kyu in Judo and has studied and dabbled in many other martial arts some of which are boxing, muay thai, karate, aikido, kali, sambo and other styles of Ju Jitsu. He is also the current Director of Sport for the NZJJF.
Paul Huston
Paul started Jitsu in 2003 at Wellington Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy. In 2010 he was graded to Shodan and currently runs the Wellington Jitsu Club at the WJJA and sits on the committee of the NZJJF. Paul is currently the Director of Jitsu New Zealand. In 2012 Paul was awarded Nidan (2nd degree black belt) in the Olivecrona Jujitsu system and in June 2013 Nidan in the Shorinji Kan Ju Jitsu which is the style practiced in Jitsu NZ.
In addition to his Jitsu grade Paul has studied kempo karate, boxing, muay thai and has coached Kyokushinkai Karate exponents in bunkai for their black belt examinations.
Simon Barnett
Simon started Jitsu in 1992 in Birmingham (UK) before spending 5 years in New Zealand training in Seido Karate. Returning to England he continued with his Jitsu career and also attended the Judo the Centre of Excellence in Wolverhampton. By the 2003 he was living in South London and teaching Jitsu at Westminster University and training in Daigaku Karate Kai (Okinawan Goju Ryu) under Shihan Gavin Mulholland. Simon holds the ranks of Shodan in Ju Jitsu, Shinden Ryu Iaido, Okinowan Goju Ryu Karate and 1st kyu in Seido Karate he is also mandated by Shihan Gavin, to take students through the same Daigaku Karate Kai training experiences taught to him placing heavy emphasis on close-quarter effectiveness. He has also trained in a number of other disciplines including many renowned close quarter combat organisations.
Simon Carter
Simon C started Jitsu in 2004 at Wellington Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy. In 2010 he was graded to 1st kyu (Brown Belt) and currently aids Paul in teaching the Wellington Jitsu Club at the WJJA. In June 2013 Simon sucessfully graded to Shodan (1st degree black belt).
In addition to his Jitsu grade Simon has studied other martial arts such as Ninpo Te Jutsu and Capoeira, he also currently dabbles in parkour.
All our instructors will give students the opportunity to develop through a well tested grading system, providing structure and focus for all students wanting to take up the challenge, all newcomers will have the support of all other club members.