Jiu Jitsu
A modern, self-defence based martial art – perfect for anyone, regardless of size, gender or age.
Club information
A modern form of traditional Japanese martial art, Jiu Jitsu is a defensive art which uses joint locks, throws and strikes to defend from a variety of different attacks.
Based on the principal of using an aggressor’s energy to their own disadvantage, Jitsu skills can be used by men, women and children to defend from aggressive situations commonly encountered today, from unwanted harassment to armed physical assault.
Each term, you get the opportunity to train at regional events where all the East Midlands club come together. You get to meet all kinds of people and train with all grades. We compete individually at the Atemis Nationals and Randori Nationals which usually take place in Sheffield and Northampton respectively. At these events, we receive the best training from the tertiary panel of The Jiu Jitsu Foundation, with whom we are affiliated.
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British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS
We compete individually at the BUCS Atemi Nationals, usually around November, and recently won gold in the novice category.
Practice / meeting schedule
We train twice a week at the Dance Studio at the City SU.
Monday: 7pm – 8.30pm
Friday: 8pm – 10.30pm
Taster Sessions
If you miss the Welcome Week tasters, don’t worry! New members are always welcome, and your first session is free! Just come down in some loose sports clothing and don’t forget to bring your friends!
How to join
In order to join, you’ll need to pay £60 in the first term and then £10 in the following terms which go towards gradings and any competitions you may want to enter! Afterwards, you will need to pay an insurance fee of £35 to the Jitsu Foundation.
Sports Kit Information
When you’re ready, you’ll need to purchase a Gi (training suit). These usually cost around £20 and can be bought through the club.