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About Us
Japanese Jiu Jitsu is thought of as an “art for samurai who are temporarily lacking weapons", a historical style that was developed in feudal Japan that is powerful and efficient for self defence. Jiu Jitsu has a wide variety of techniques with an emphasis on grappling and immobilisation. We use striking, throws, and joint-locks to quickly and elegantly take down potential attackers.
Don't worry if you've never done it - we will teach you from beginner level. All you need is a t-shirt and some loose-fitting trousers, so why not try it out? We will run GIAG sessions that are free of charge, see our events section!
It's good to get to know the people you train with, which is why we make sure to regularly head to the pub after sessions and host frequent socials. Jitsu is a brilliant way to meet new people who all share an interest in fitness and martial arts, your first session is always free and we'd love to have you train with us.
The Committee
Ruby Whitelam
Club Captain
Favourite Throw:
Yoko Wakare (“Side Seperation”)
David Austins
EDI Officer
Favourite Throw:
Hane Goshi (“Spring Hip”)
Matthew Darwood
Wellbeing Officer
Favourite Throw:
Kosoto Gari (“Minor Outer Reap”)
Membership and License
Japanese Jiu Jitsu Membership is absolutely free, just hit "Join this Group" and you are ready to come to sessions.
If you have been coming to sessions for a while and want us to sort out your Training License then go through the link below. This License lets you train for the year and is £38
If you are a new member and want to take advantage of our new members deal (£80), that can also be found through the link below. This deal includes a Gi to train in, a Training License for the year, and a Term Ticket for Sessions.
Japanese Jiu Jitsu Sessions, Gi, and License Purchase @ Bristol SU
Session Times
Our normal training sessions are lead by our TJJF certified instructor, Eamonn Ormiston, allowing all members to get first rate coaching.
All of our training takes place in the Carpenter Room on the second floor of the Richmond Building
All sessions are beginner friendly and your first session is free
Session times for TB1 and TB2 are listed below
Sessions are £3.00 and can be bought one at a time.
If you would rather buy a Term Ticket for £40 this will enable you to go to all sessions for a teaching block.
Japanese Jiu Jitsu Sessions, Gi, and License Purchase @ Bristol SU
You can find about any extra sessions or socials in the events section
Socials and Event Information
Training isn't all we do. We have a wide a range of socials as well as regional and national events spread out across the year.
Regional events involve training with the other regional Jiu Jitsu clubs (UWE, Bristol Town, Bath Town, and Bath Uni)
Gradings are are a chance to show off your Jiu Jitsu and get a colourful new belt
National events involve Jiu Jitsu clubs from all across the nation coming together for training and friendly competition
Our socials are a fun way to get to know the people you will be throwing around. We aim to have one every month.
Bellow we have a calender showing roughly when in the year different socials and events take place
| Teaching Block 1 Events and Socials | Teaching Block 2 Events and Socials | Summer Socials and Events |
| Give it a Go Takeover Day (September 19th) | Refreshers Sessions and Socials (Late January) | Back from Break Social (Late April) |
| Further Give it a Go Sessions and First Social of the Year (Late September) | Climbing Social (February) | Randoori Nationals (Early May) |
| Trampoline Social (October) | Joint Martial Arts Session with Combat Karate (February) | Start of Summer Social (Late June) |
| First Regional Training in Bath (Late October) | Second Regional Training in Bristol (March) | Summer Grading (Early June) |
| Board Games Social (November) | Ninja Warrior Social (March) | Jiu Jitsu National Summer Ball (July) |
| Atemi Nationals in Sheffield (November 22nd and 23rd) | Second Grading in Bristol (Late March) | Beach Social (August) |
| First Grading in Bath and End of Year Social (December) | Stoke Park Social (Early April) | End of Summer Social (August / September) |
Upcoming Events: Give it a Go Sessions: come try out Jiu Jitsu on the 19th of September in the Richmond Building and don't forgot to check out our stall in the Fresher's fair on the 27th. We also have a demo taking place at 4PM that day, hope to see as many people as possible there.
Gallery
Other Resources
Link to the Jiu Jitsu Foundation, the national organization which takes care of our insurance and runs our twice yearly national events
The Jiu Jitsu Foundation | Fitness,Confidence & Self-Defence
