The Jitsu club at Northumbria are a friendly and welcoming community with members based at the university and those from the local community. Based out of Lipman Gym on the city campus, the club has access to enjoyable and supportive coached Japanese jiu-jitsu sessions throughout the week.
In addition to training tailored to your skill level, they have regular grading events held on site or in the local area, enabling you to see how much you’ve progressed and how empowered you’ve become. As a martial art they cover self-defence, throwing and locking techniques. The closeness and physicality of training breaks down many barriers, and helps you feel part of a strong jitsu community right from the start.
Please note the 2024/25 season has now concluded. Information on membership prices and training times for 2025/26 season will appear here in due course.
Students enquiring about joining the club in 2025/26 season can contact the Club Committee via email or instagram. Equipment can be provided by the club for new students where required. 2025/26 memberships will only be available to purchase following Big Week of Sport in September. Speak to the club at Sports Fair on 24th September for more information or email them as below.
Jitsu Club Costs for 2024/25:
"TRAIN" Annual Membership
Mondays: 18:30-20:00
Saturdays: 10:00-12:00
All training takes place in Lipman Gym. The Jitsu Club is supported by volunteer coaches and the club trains all year round. (Please be aware that some training dates will be unavailable due to exam and facility closures).
The Jitsu Club is also open to non-students. The price for non-students to join is £200 (as the University student subsidy does not apply). Please contact the Coaches listed below if you are a non-student wishing to join the club.
Key Contacts
Head Coach: David Chalton, Ruth Chalton
Club President: Jake Callaway
Engagament Officer: Ben Burn
The Jitsu club is supported by our dedicated Club Development Officer Keir Tattersdill.
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