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.
Jitsu Club Memberships on offer in 2025/26:
TRAIN Jitsu - £140 per person (Northumbria student price) or £180 per person (non-student price*)
* Please note that non-student members will need to complete a non-student declaration in advance of purchasing membership.
Training times:
Mondays 18:30-20:00 - Upper Hall
Saturdays 10:00-12:00 - Upper Hall
2025/26 memberships will only be available to purchase via an online link shared following the squad selection event during Big Week of Sport (BWOS) which is running from 25th September – 5th October 2025. The time slots for the Jitsu Squad Selections during BWOS are as follows:
Monday 29th September 18:30-20:00 Sport Central- Upper Hall
Saturday 4th October 10:00-12:00 Sport Central- Upper Hall
All club memberships must be purchased no later than Monday 6th October.
Speak to the club at Sports Fair on Wednesday 24th September for more information or email them as below.
Students enquiring about joining the club in 2025/26 season can contact the Club Committee via email or instagram.
Key Contacts
Head Coach: David Chalton, Ruth Chalton
Club President: Jake Callaway
Engagement Officer: Ben Burn
The Jitsu club is supported by our dedicated Sport Clubs Officer Jade Featherstone.
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