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Chess game at Checkmate

Checkmate Juijitsu Group Shot

Checkmate Juijitsu Group Shot in New Dojo

Checkmate Juijitsu Group Shot

Sempai and Steven

Checkmate Dojo

Checkmate KanjiCheckmate’s practical and fun-to-learn martial arts system is a dynamic blend of Castoldi’s Jujitsu, Small Circle JuJitsu, Wing Chun Gung Fu, Judo, and ground fighting.

Adults and children will gain self-confidence, agility, fitness and improved hand-eye coordination after only a few classes.

Wristlock“It’s Your Move” — Ongoing courses accommodate students of all levels. Our relaxed and inclusive atmosphere allows you to develop effective self defense skills, at your own pace, while improving your fitness, flexibility, and strength.

WristlockIf martial arts training resonates with you on a personal level or you are a law enforcement professional looking for the edge on the job, this strategic approach to self defense will give you skills you can use for a lifetime.

For younger martial artists we offer a dynamic Youth Judo Program, designed around an active, engaged learning philosophy which stimulates physical, mental and social skills development.

Sensei Leigh makes a pointWe offer a full range of adult martial arts disciplines. Our cornerstone Juijitsu Self Defense program is suitable for all students: from beginners though marial arts experts and law enforcement professionals.

GrapplingAdult Judo, Brazilian Juijitsu, and Individualized Instruction round out the programs offered at Checkmate Self Defense in Manchester, NH.

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Our beautiful facility is located in the historic Waumbec Mill in downtown Manchester, NH, right off Rt-293 at the Granite Street exit.

Come join us on the mat today!

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Checkmate Self Defense
250 Commercial Street, Suite 2004
Manchester, NH 03101

Located in the Wambec Mill above Tiny Totland and Kaleidoscope Childrens Museum.

Enter Waumbec Mill North entrance,
stairs to 2nd Floor, turn left,
go through door by stairs,
third suite on right
(look for the shoes!).