Darren Miles is a 6th Degree Black Belt in Ju-Jitsu.

Shihan Darren Miles  Head instructor 

The founder of the “Juku Do Ryu Ju-Jitsu” club.

The club was established in 2009, however, Shihan Darren Miles has over 45 years’ experience in Ju-Jitsu & Martila Arts

Respected as being  well seasoned in the arts. 

Shihan Darren Miles has dedicated much of his life to martial arts, beginning his journey as a child under the guidance of his father. He achieved Junior Shodan-Ho at age fourteen and continued a lifelong commitment to martial arts, self-defence, teaching and personal development.

After recommitting to Ju Jitsu in 2005, Darren achieved Shodan in 2008 and founded Juku Do Ryu Ju Jitsu in South Australia on 7 September 2009. He has since progressed through the Dan grades to Rokudan, 6th Dan, while continuing to develop his knowledge as an instructor, mentor and martial arts representative.

Since 2009, Darren has taught and mentored junior and adult students, helping students progress to black belt and developing others into instructors, coaches and grading officers. His philosophy is centred on practical traditional Ju Jitsu, respect, safety, personal development and ensuring students are supported throughout their individual martial arts journey.

Following the passing of Soke Robert Clark in 2012, Darren developed an association with G. S. Bertoletti and subsequently represented his martial arts organisation in South Australia through several organisational transitions. He continues this representation today and has participated in international seminars, congresses and professional martial arts development.

As Founder and Head Instructor of Juku Do Ryu, Darren remains committed to preserving traditional Ju Jitsu, developing future instructors, supporting the wider martial arts community and passing his knowledge and experience to future generations.

Sensei Reeann is a 4th Degree Blackbelt -. She began training with Juku-Do-Ryu in 2011 and has worked her way up to becoming a  C G O / Coach for the Juku-Do-Ryu. With her hard work and dedication she is a great mentor, teacher, coach and role model for all students.