Satori Jutsu is a martial art that is an art form, not a sport. The art of Satori Jutsu is totally non-competitive, providing an alternative and fresh approach to martial practice. Satori Jutsu emphasises and nurtures the attainment of complete artistic skill in both technique and application, with absolutely no competitive or sport connotations. Training takes place in a safe, non-hostile, constructive environment. Satori Jutsu is particularly suited to those individuals who have no interest in competitive/sport martial art practices.

All Satori Jutsu classes are both creative and educational, where the approach to training means that students train with each other not against each other. Aside from this, there are many other aspects within Satori Jutsu that separate it from the more mainstream, regularly accepted martial art styles or systems that are practiced today. In Satori Jutsu there is also a total mutual respect between all students ~ regardless of grade or experience ~ where everyone helps one another to achieve their ultimate and very best individual potential.

Satori Jutsu was founded in July 1992 by Shihan Steve Bell (Black Belt 5th Dan). When it was originally conceived it was known as 'Satori Jutsu Karate-Do' but in July 2005 the direct connection with Karate was dropped, as Shihan thought it was time for Satori Jutsu to stand out on it's own and become known as an independent martial art rather than a 'style' of another.

This change was brought about by the natural evolution of Satori Jutsu. Due to the nature of the training over the years, the style had inevitably moved further and further away from what is generally perceived as 'Karate'. This, alongside the ever growing media popularity for 'Full Contact' and other aggressive Karate/Martial Art approaches (which is definitely not what Satori Jutsu is about), helped in the decision by Shihan, to take Satori Jutsu out on it’s own and away from those connections. As a consequence of this, a change in the Satori Jutsu Shirushi (Emblem) was also undertaken. Both the 'on-coming fist' and the 'animal representation' were removed, as these two points of reference are often used in mainstream 'Karate/Martial Art' Shirushi. 

Classes and Workshops in the art of Satori Jutsu are held on a regular weekly basis in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. These also take place at a variety of other venues in and around the region.