De Souza Dojo
Address
26 Seabourne Rd, Pokesdown, Bournemouth BH5 2HT, United Kingdom
Phone +441202565564
About Us
In January 1996 Alex De Souza arrived in Bournemouth as an immigrant, bringing with him a lot more than just one suitcase and a couple of hundred pounds, Alex was bringing with him the martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Life was very difficult for an immigrant who could not speak English, and forced by the circumstances Alex started working in catering. His first students were his work colleagues, waiters and kitchen staff. The classes would take place on the grass of Bournemouth gardens and on Bournemouth beach sands. As the the English weather was not an ally, his classes only took place in the summer months and were not regular.
Alex searched for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club in the area without success, Jiu-Jitsu seemed not to exist in England.
