Welcome to Jiu Jitsu
LUU Jiu Jitsu Club is a friendly, welcoming martial arts club. Beginners are welcome at any time, and your first session is free. Currently, The Edge (Sports Centre) are charging £7.50 just for entry. Entry can be obtained for our training through purchasing our membership and showing confirmation of purchase to reception. (*This is subject to change in accordance to policy with the Edge)
We teach self defence – focusing on throwing, striking and locking in a safe environment. We practice multiple different scenarios in our sessions and allow our members to learn at a pace that suits them. Jiu Jitsu is also excellent for fitness, coordination and flexibility.
Contact us at:
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Training Times
Training Times for this academic year [We train at studio 2, The Edge]:
Mondays: 20:30 - 22:00
Wednesdays: 20:30 - 22:00
Please try to arrive 15 minutes early, wear loose comfortable clothing and have water handy!
Membership
A year’s membership with LUU Jiu Jitsu only costs £7.50 which includes access to all of our Sessions and access to our private group.
Our club is open to University of Leeds Students and Alumni only.
Purchase your memberships by clicking on the links below!
Socials
The club has a vibrant social scene. As well as regular pub trips to get to know each other, we have a wide range of inclusive socials. Last year these included karaoke, games nights, baking, and nights out. We also do joint socials with other martial arts societies!
Competitions
Throughout the year we make regular trips around the country to train with other clubs. We train and compete regionally and nationally with the best instructors in The Jiu Jitsu Foundation. In recent years we have won national competitions out of over 100 other Jiu Jitsu clubs in the UK and been awarded “Club of The Year” twice.
Our Committee:
President, Jon (Astrophysics)
Favourite Thing About Jitsu: Jitsu is a great way to stay fit and de-stress in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The community is also amazing and we regularly train with other clubs, both from around Yorkshire and the rest of the country!
Why I Joined: I had done some martial arts when I was younger, and wanted to get back into one when I came to uni, and after the Give it a Go session I was sold on Jiu Jitsu and have stuck with it ever since.
Secretary, Bella (Natural Sciences)
Favourite Thing About Jitsu: My favourite thing about Jitsu is the growth. I’ve only been doing this art for 2 years but I feel like I’ve progressed further than I ever thought I could! Everyone at the club is so helpful and encouraging and the Senseis are brilliant teachers. Also the socials are always good fun!
Why I Joined: I’ve been doing martial arts since I was a kid and I didn’t want to stop when I came to uni but after a heavy freshers week thought I missed all the GIAGs. When I found out Jitsu still had a taster session I headed on down and I’ve been tied since.
Treasurer, Georgie (Physics)
Favourite Thing About Jitsu: The fantastic people I get to train with. Everyone is so welcoming, after every session I feel so happy and relaxed. Training not only keeps you fit but is a great stress reliever. I'd always wanted to try a martial art and I'm so glad I chose Jiu Jitsu. It has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, boosting the confidence I have in myself.
Why I Joined: Since deciding to go to the University of Leeds I wanted to join Japanese Jiu Jitsu. My Dad had been a member of the club when he was at Leeds University and always told me how amazing it was when he was a member. It was also a fantastic way to meet new people during such an intimidating time - starting University!
Social Secretary, Fred (Mathematics)
Favourite Thing About Jitsu: My favourite thing would have to be the club spirit. Everyone is incredibly welcoming and friendly without exception. I have made so many new friends for life here. The can-do attitude is really motivating and has helped push the limits of what we all thought we could accomplish.
Why I Joined: I joined because I already had an interest in martial arts and I had heard good things through word-of-mouth about the Jiu Jitsu club. I also had a friend who wanted to try Jiu Jitsu and so we went to a give-it-a-go together and really enjoyed it.
Social Media Secretary, Faith (Child Nursing)
Favourite Thing About Jitsu: One of my favourite things about Jitsu is our sense of community, everyone in the club is so supportive - from cheering each other on during challenging moments to celebrating a victory! From the first session I was made to feel welcome and the sensei's and senior members are always patient and willing to lend a hand. Joining Jiu Jitsu has been one of the best decisions I made for my university experience and I have made lifelong friends here!
Why I Joined: After spending most of my first year binge-watching Netflix, I decided I needed to join a society. I did some martial arts when I was younger so thought I would enjoy it at university - although I actually decided on Jiu Jitsu because I thought they looked the ‘friendliest’. After attending the GIAG and meeting everyone, I was absolutely correct, and have been hooked ever since!
Weapons Officer, Jon (Mathematics)
Favourite Thing About Jitsu: Why choose just one? I love the breakfalls, hip throws, and random techniques Fuzz shows us when he’s bored. But what I love the most is the sense of community, we’re a very tight-knit yet very welcoming club.
Why I Joined: It was an accident! I’d drunkenly bought a membership during first year and subsequently forgot about it. When I finally remembered about it I thought ‘why not’ and joined properly in second year. And now here I am!