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
- 15 January 2012, 22:32
Great to see so many new and old faces back on the mat! It's going to be an exiting term! Not only that, but we have some events for your diary:
26 Jan - Deadline for ordering club hoodies
28 Jan - Club Assistant Course & Orange and above course
18 - 19 Feb - Randori Nationals
17 Mar - North West regional course
31 Mar - North West grading
18 - 20 May - MMU Annual Barn Weekend
There will be more details closer to the time for each but this is a little heads up so you don't miss out! - 7 January 2012, 19:18
Happy new year everyone! We're back at training this Tuesday (10th Jan) at the usual place (Sugden Centre) and usual time (8pm). Come along to work off those mince pies and get rid of the old cobwebs - then we're heading to the pub for a catch up on how everyone's Christmas was!
If you've been off for a while, or are a complete beginner, then this is the perfect time to come down and ease back in or have a go!
See you all on Tuesday! - 15 December 2011, 23:16
Well folks, that's it from us for 2011. Have a fantastic Christmas, and we'll see you again in the new year! Training starts back on 10 January 2012, but keep an eye on our Facebook group or the general Manchester Jitsu Page for any changes.
- 27 October 2011, 13:18
Halloween is fast approaching, and so is our Super Awesome Halloween Social, happening this Saturday! If you haven't already, check out the Facebook event and we'll see you all on Saturday in your best scary costumes!
- 5 October 2011, 07:42
We're having our first proper social THIS Friday (7 Oct), starting at 8pm. We're starting off in the Footage, and are then off to Propaganda at the Ritz to dance our way into the early hours. Elaine (our social sec) has managed to organise entry for £3 instead of the usual £5 and she's even got us queue jump!!
If you're new to the club, then this is a brilliant chance for you to get to know everyone better so make sure you come! If you'd like some more info, join the Facebook event, and click 'Attending' so that Elaine can give the club rough number of how many of us there will be. - 8 September 2011, 15:33
Sadly summer's nearly over but at least that means we'll soon be back to regular training!! We're still in the Conference Room of the Armitage Centre but have a slight change to our training times; Mondays remain 8:30pm - 10pm but Wednesdays are now 8:30pm - 10:30pm. If you're unsure, you can check our calendar or Facebook group for the most up to date times and venues.
Also, with the start of term comes Freshers' Week and we will be at the Athletics Union Sports Fair. We have a stall on the 2nd floor of the Students' Union on the 20th, 21st and 22nd of September from 10am - 4pm. If you're a current member and have some time free, please come down and help us spread the word to potential new members. Alternatively, if you're new to Jitsu and want a chance to chat to some current members, or our Sensei, then pop by and say hello!
