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 Upper Hall in Sport Central 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 2026/27:
TRAIN Jitsu - £150 per person (Northumbria student price) or £185 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
To purchase student TRAIN Jitsu memberships, please CLICK HERE.
Please remember to also sign up for a free Northumbria Sport account via the app.
Please note that non-students wanting to join must complete an application form prior to purchase. These can be only be purchased by contacting our Sport Clubs Manager Daisy Gillie
Students enquiring about joining the club in 2026/27 season can contact the Club Committee via email or instagram.
Visit the Jitsu stall at our Sports Fair on Wednesday 23rd September (taking place in Sport Central) to meet the committee and find out more information about the club.
Jitsu sessions available during Big Week of Sport:
- Taster – Saturday 26th September – 10:00 – 12:00, Sport Central Upper Hall
- Taster – Monday 28th September – 18:30 – 20:00, Sport Central Upper Hall
Key Contacts
Head Coach: David Chalton, Ruth Chalton
Club President: Bradley Hancox
The Jitsu club is supported by our dedicated Sport Clubs Officer Jade Featherstone.
