Highbury Jitsu Club : Minimum Effort, Maximum Effect

Looking for a physical activity that doesn't require the strength of Arnold Schwarzenegger or the agility of Jackie Chan?

Highbury Jitsu Club teaches practical self defence suitable for anyone; any size, weight or strength. As well as being fun and challenging, it improves balance, coordination and general physical condition.

Beginners are always welcome and the first session is free. Just turn up in loose clothing, or contact us if you have any questions not covered here.

News

Grading Result. Congratulations following the grading on Saturday 6th June go to:

Sean : Purple
Oliver : Green
Tim : Yellow
Well done.

12th December : Grading.
To be held at London Nautical School. Times are; Novice 1000, Yellow & Orange 1200, Green+ 1400. Juniors £10, Adults £15

6th December : AI / I / CI Course.
Instructor training courses open to Green+. AI is required for Purple, I for Light Blue and CI for Brown. Theory Section 1000 start, Practical Section 1400 - 1700. Held At LSE. Taught by Sensei A'Air, Phillips, Collyer & Garvey. Also excellent as a revision section for everyone else, as the Practical session will be pure syllabus.

28th November : Pregrading
Revision course to prepare you for the Grading. Held at London Nautical School. Times are; Novice 1000, Yellow & Orange 1200, Green+ 1400. Several Sensei are taking the course and will provide the Club Sensei with feedback. You must attend this course or see your Sensei if you wish to grade.

14th -15th November : TJF Atemi Nationals (BUSA event)
Course and competitions at the International Centre, Telford. A chance to meet 1000 other Jitsuka from all over the country. The courses are taught by the top Sensei the Foundation has to offer. The competitions heats are on Saturday and the finals on Sunday. Sunday also sees the Open Competition, showcasing the best of the Dans. Then there's the traditional Saturday Night Party, of which legends are made. There will be coaches leaving from Euston early (probably 6am) on Saturday morning. £30 for the event, party £5, Hotel prices TBC. State your interest NOW if you want to go.

31st October : Regional Course.
To be held at London Nautical School. From 1100, finish by 1600.

10th October : Grading.
To be held at London Nautical School. From 1100, finish by 1600. Juniors £10, Adults £15.

4th October : AI / I / CI Course.
Instructor training courses open to Green+. AI is required for Purple, I for Light Blue and CI for Brown. Theory Section 1000 start, Practical Section 1400 - 1700. Held At LSE. Taught by Sensei A'Air, Phillips, Collyer & Garvey. Also excellent as a revision section for everyone else, as the Practical session will be pure syllabus.

26th September : Pregrading
Revision course to prepare you for the Grading. Held at London Nautical School. Times TBC. Several Sensei are taking the course and will provide the Club Sensei with feedback. You must attend this course or see your Sensei if you wish to grade.

11th - 13th September : Summer School
Summer School is a long weekend in the Lake District. Held at Rydal Hall, overlooking Lake Windemere, we start on Friday and finish on Sunday. Spaces are limited, so book asap. There are walks, BBQ, a natural plunge pool and a session at the fabulous National Judo Centre in Kendal. The worst kept best secret in TJF.

6th August : Club Social
Once again, we are allowing CAMRA to host our social. The Great British Beer Festival happens this week at Earl's Court. Having chosen to visit on the Thursday night, we will be there from the end of work till 11-ish, supping the best in British Ale, Continental Lager, Cider, Perry and other concoctions too tasty to describe. For more info and to buy advance tickets, visit this page.

25th July: Jitsu Summer Ball.
Held in Manchester this year, at the Thistle Hotel. There will be the usual course to distract us during the day whilst the Dan gradings are happening elsewhere. Course and Ball £55, Ball only £45.

8th July: Club Visit
Sensei Neil Collyer, Nidan, will be visiting us to impart his own special brand of Jitsu. As well as being an excellent instructor (he is a part of the team that trains instructors), Sensei Collyer is also responsible for the development of Junior Jitsu in London. This is bound to be an excellent session, and lots of fun. Don't miss it.

6th June: Grading.
To be held at London Nautical School. Novices & Yellow from 1100, Orange+ from 1400. Juniors £10, Adults £15. Sensei John Hamer examining.

31st May : AI / I / CI Course.
Instructor training courses open to Green+. AI is required for Purple, I for Light Blue and CI for Brown. Theory Section 1130 start, Practical Section 1400 - 1700. Held At LSE. Taught by Sensei A'Air, Phillips, Collyer & Garvey. Also excellent as a revision section for everyone else, as the Practical session will be pure syllabus.

23rd May : Pregrading
Revision course to prepare you for the Grading. Held at London Nautical School. Times are; Novice - Orange 1045-1400, Green+ 1330-1700. Several Sensei are taking the course and will provide the Club Sensei with feedback. You must attend this course or see your Sensei if you wish to grade.

9th May : Regional course
Regional Course at London Nautical. 1100 - 1600

28th March : Grading.
To be held at London Nautical School. Novices & Yellow from 1000, Orange+ from 1330. Juniors £10, Adults £15.

22nd March : AI / I / CI Course.
Instructor training courses open to Green+. AI is required for Purple, I for Light Blue and CI for Brown. Theory Section 1000 start, Practical Section 1400 - 1700.

20th March : Club Social
Once again, we are allowing CAMRA to host our social. The London Drinker Beer & Cider Festival happens this week at the Camden Centre. Having chosen to visit on the Thursday night, we will be there from the end of work till 11-ish, supping the best in British Ale, Continental Lager, Cider, Perry and other concoctions too tasty to describe. For more info, visit this page.

14th March : Pregrading
Revision course to prepare you for the Grading. Held at London Nautical School. Arrival times are; Novice & Yellow 1000, Orange+ 1330. Several Sensei are taking the course and will provide the Club Sensei with feedback. You must attend this course or see your Sensei if you wish to grade.

28th February & 1st March: TJF Randori Nationals (BUSA event)
Course and competitions at the International Centre, Telford. A chance to meet 1000 other Jitsuka from all over the country. The courses are taught by the top Sensei the Foundation has to offer. The competitions heats are on Saturday and the finals on Sunday. Sunday also sees the Open Competition, showcasing the best of the Dans. Then there's the traditional Saturday Night Party, of which legends are made. There will be coaches leaving from Euston early (probably 6am) on Saturday morning. £30 for the event, party £5, Hotel prices TBC. State your interest NOW if you want to go.

21st February : Groundfighting Course with Sensei Donaghy
Basic skills and preparation for the Randori Nationals. Well worth attending to pick up and practise some new moves. Held at London Nautical from 1100-1600.

14th February : To be held at London Nautical School with Sensei Nicola Price
Breakfalling Course
Having problems falling over? Iron out errors and tweak your technique with some acrobatic Instructors. 1100 start, finish for 1330-ish.
NNK Course
Required from Light Blue, the Nage No Kata is an intense formal throwing kata, that requires skill and a lot of practice. Come for a first taste, or to refresh your skills. 1330-1700

31st January : Regional course
Regional Course at London Nautical. 1100 - 1600. Sensei John Allen, Mike Lycett and Eric Lau descend from the North to offer up Jitsu wisdom. Get together with the rest of London to show them how good we really are.