I’m Mark Saunders, founder of Jujitsucise - a personal safety and personal development company that empowers children, young people and adults through self-defence, fitness and life coaching. By combining practical self-defence, movement-based learning and values-driven coaching, Jujitsucise helps people build confidence, develop self-regulation and gain the real-world skills needed to stay safe and thrive in everyday life.

 

I am a Level 3 Personal Trainer with over 20 years’ experience in Japanese Ju-Jitsu, training under both the British Ju-Jitsu Association (Gendai no Shinka Ju-Jitsu) and the Fighting Arts Organisation of Great Britain (Kempo Ju-Jitsu). Alongside this, I spent over 15 years in education as a qualified teacher and senior leader, serving as an Assistant Headteacher, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Director of Sport and Head of PE.

 

This unique combination of education, safeguarding, martial arts and fitness has shaped Jujitsucise into a company that goes far beyond teaching self-defence. Today, I work with schools, businesses and community organisations, delivering behaviour interventions, personal safety workshops, transition programmes, extracurricular clubs, staff training and one-to-one coaching that create meaningful and lasting impact.

 

At the heart of every programme is the belief that confidence can be developed and that the right knowledge, mindset and practical skills can change lives. Whether helping a young person improve their behaviour, preparing students for life beyond school, or equipping professionals with practical personal safety strategies, my aim is always the same - to help people stay safe, build confidence and unlock their potential.