Welcome to Manchester Jitsu

The combined website of the University of Manchester and the Manchester Metropolitan University Jitsu (Jiujitsu, Jiu Jitsu, Jitsu, it's all the same) clubs. The website features the latest news, videos, pictures, training times, a calendar and more. It's expanding daily so keep checking back to see what's happening.

For our newcomers, Jitsu is a fast paced, fun martial art primarily designed to teach a person to defend themselves. One of its most appealing qualities is the fact that it has kept up with the times, whilst we learn much of the original art of Jiu Jitsu, we practise a more modern adaptation, which includes defences from real life objects such as bottles, knives, baseball bats, etc.

Use the links on the site to learn more about the clubs, the Jitsu Foundation or the martial art itself. Alternatively, check out the photo gallery for pictures of Jiu Jitsu in action.

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Manchester Metropolitan University

The University of Manchester

• 31 July 2010, 14:10
  

  Changes are still being made to the new website. Those of you who haven't yet seen it, please take a look and give me some feedback at http://manchesterjitsu.org. You can provide feedback by clicking on the BETA notice in the top right hand corner. Jamie

• 5 June 2010, 14:41
  

  Term three's training is still on until the 17th on June! The end of year meal is currently set for the 19th of June. This will be confirmed soon. All those who wish to grade on the 12th MUST attend training regularly until then, and speak to Sensei Orton to let him know you want to grade.

• 20 April 2010, 17:31
  

  Jitsu is BACK ON! Starting tonight at 8. We'll be training on our new mats so get your lamb chops down and join in the fun! After this, everything carries on as normal. We'll be posting updates about the barn here so keep your eyes and potatoes peeled. Jim. x

• 31 July 2010, 22:37
  

  Hurray! The calendar is up and running with our most up-to-date training times and venues. Have a look and make a note of upcoming events and new training times, and we'll see you soon!

• 26 July 2010, 15:48
  

  Just a little Jitsu update: Training in the Sugden Centre will be from 8pm - 10pm on BOTH Mondays and Wednesdays, starting tonight until the 4th of August. We are still confirming times and venues after that and will be updating you as soon as possible, so keep an eye on your emails!

• 3 July 2010, 15:14
  

  With summer in full swing, don't forget that Jitsu is still on! Unfortunately, we have to do some moving around between the Armitage and Sugden Sport Centres but we are still training on Mondays and Wednesdays. Here's the timetable for your diaries: Monday (5th July) : 8.30pm - 10pm : Armitage Wednesday (7th July) : 8pm - 10pm : Sugden Monday (12th July) : 8.30pm -10pm : Sugden Wednesday (14th July) : 8pm -10pm : Sugden Monday (19th July) : 8.30pm - 10pm : Sugden Wednesday (21st July) : 8pm - 10pm : Sugden Monday (26th July) : 8.30pm - 10pm : Sugden Wednesday (28th July) : 8pm - 10pm : Sudgen Monday (2nd Aug) : 8.30pm - 10pm : Sudgen Wednesday (4th Aug) : 8pm - 10pm : Sugden The rest will be updated closer to the time, but keep an eye on Facebook for our most recent updates or any changes. Finally, congratulations to our brand new Brown Belt, Rebecca Kendal! Make sure you come down and give her a run for her money!