Japanese Jiu Jitsu in Wales
Friendly, structured classes focused on practical self-defence, fitness, and progression. Beginners always welcome.
Jiu Jitsu is a Japanese martial art that is great for self-defence and confidence. It uses combinations of blocks, strikes, locks, and throws to provide practical defences against real-life situations.
No. Jiu Jitsu has entered mainstream awareness in recent years primarily through promotion of Gracie, or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and ground fighting. Our style, Japanese Jiu Jitsu, is focused on self defence from a variety of dangerous situations, such as attacks from punches, kicks, strangles and grabs, and from weapons such as bottles, sticks, and knives.
The club is not-for-profit and all instructors are volunteers. Your first two weeks are free, after that the club subscription is £15/month allowing training at both the Wednesday and Saturday sessions. You will also need a license from our parent body, The Jiu Jitsu Foundation, which costs £38/year for adults and £24/year for juniors (two weeks free, no upfront payment).
For your first few sessions you can wear track suit bottoms and a long-sleeve t-shirt. If you decide to continue training, then you will need a training suit, called a gi. It is usually cheaper to buy one from the club. Please also bring a pair of flip-flops or sandals for when you are not on the mat.
Children 6+ and adults.
Yes and no.
We train together, so there is contact. But we train cooperatively, not competitively. One person (or persons!) will play the role of attacker, the other defends and practices a technique which the instructor will have just demonstrated. Roles then swap, and it is the other person’s turn to have a go.
At various times (especially in gradings) you will be put under pressure in order to test your abilities in ‘real life’ scenarios (while still ensuring everyone’s safety).
See The Jiu Jitsu Foundation website.