Beginners are always welcome so please don't hesitate to come along and give us a try. For more information please ring Sensei Andrew Newman on 07889 755878 or Sensei Chris Rawlings on 07827 292090 or email us at ippon.ryu.jujitsu@gmail.com We are registered with the British Ju Jitsu Association Governing Body (www.bjjagb.com), recognised by Sport England.
At Ippon Ryu Jiu Jitsu club we teach traditional Japanese Jiu Jitsu - translated this means 'Gentle Art', however this relates to the practitioner and not to the individual on the receiving end :). Jiu Jitsu is the martial art of the disarmed Samurai, and was created by warriors from their experiences on the battlefield during life-or-death struggles. When called upon to defend himself the warrior would evade an attacker's lunge then counter with a combination of strikes, joint locking and throwing of their attacker. It can be seen as being a combination of Karate and Judo - although the reality is that these 2 other martial arts derived as specialisations from schools of technique of Jiu Jitsu. We teach a comprehensive range of techniques from throws and strikes to joint-locking and ground holds, grappling and weapon-defences, plus traditional japanese weapon kata. We're a friendly club and are ideal for if you're interested in the traditional ethos behind the art, or for learning self-defence.
Sunday Evenings 6-8pm, Studio 2, River Park Sports Centre, Winchester SO23 7DD
Thursday Evenings 7-9pm, New Hall, Toynbee School, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2PL
