International Budo Federation
Northern Ireland
Jujitsu
Jujitsu has been taught by the IBF at a variety of venues throughout Northern Ireland. The main Class is in Queens Leisure centre Holywood, Fridays 7-8pm. Emphasis is placed on classical jujitsu techniques with higher grades performing the Goshin Jutsu Kata. Students also learn Kobudo weaponary and taihojutsu. Members have attended seminars with Royce and Carlson Gracie.
The Club Prides itself that Jujitsu black belts can Compete in other disciplines with ease. Members compete in local Judo events and National sombo competitions.
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Lawrence 6th Dan Jujitsu with 1st Dan Joanne Murdock
We were saddened to hear of the death of Sensi Lawrence McCormick 6th Dan Jujitsu. Lawrence was the backbone of the RUC Jujitsu Club from the 1980's and more recently as a member of the PSNI Judo and Martial Arts Club.Lawrence loved jujitsu and had no time for the politics that divide martial artists. He practiced with a variety of clubs teaching different jujitsu styles and contributed to the development of many individuals within the Martial Arts. For the last 15 years he was a central figure within the IBF in Northern Ireland. He was very popular amongst the children encouraging hundreds along the martial arts path. Whilst studying Aikido with Jack Shanks he became interested in the Japanese control and restraint techniques- taihojutsu. His persistence in wanting to learn more about Taihojutsu led to the formation of the first Taihojutsu club in Northern Ireland. He was awarded his blackbelt in Taihojutsu by Brian Eustace before also gaining an IBF taihojutsu blackbelt. He also qualified as a British Judo Association personal safety advisor. At almost 60 years of age he undertook an arduous combat sombo blackbelt grading, and became the oldest martial artists to pass this exam. He was also the oldest competitor in the Scottish Sombo championships.
Lawrence seldom ventured out of Northern Ireland, but loved attending the IBF Summer Camp at St Marys Bay, Kent where he felt at home with his friends from the IBF. He enjoyed Sittingbourne so much that at one stage he seriously considered moving there. Some people are still recovering from the effects of the alcohol he provided during his trips. He was awarded his 6th Dan in Jujitsu on retiring after almost 30years dedication to the Art which he loved. Lawrence died on 24April 2009 at the Northern Ireland Hospice following a battle with cancer. He will be a sad loss to his friends within the IBF.
Subject: Thank you
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I would like to personally thank the IBF for the very kind tribute you have posted on this website for my father Sensei Lawrence McCormick and expess my gratitude and my familys gratitude to those who attended his funeral. Unfortunately, we were not able to speak to everone on the day but everyone was very much welcomed and their attendance greatly appreciated. On Lawrences behalf, I would like to wish all his friends and colleagues in the IBF every success in the future and thank you all once again.
Sarah-Leigh McCormick