Jiu JItsu - Westminster Jitsu Club

Jiu Jitsu – Westminster Jitsu Club is a martial arts school located in London that specialises in teaching the art of Jiu Jitsu. Led by Sensei Matthew Shepherd, classes are taught in a friendly and safe atmosphere, making it suitable for people of all ages and skill levels.

Jiu Jitsu is a martial art based on the traditional styles of Jiu Jitsu that originated in mediaeval Japan. It encompasses a system of throws, joint locks, and strikes, with the core principle being the use of an aggressor's energy against themselves. This makes it an effective form of self-defence that can be utilised in various aggressive situations, ranging from unwanted harassment to armed physical assault.

The Jitsu Foundation, to which Westminster Jitsu Club belongs, is an organisation with over a hundred clubs across the UK. It teaches the modern and unique Shorinji Kan system of Jiu Jitsu and boasts over 3000 active members and several hundred instructors. With specialists in modern sport forms, traditional forms, weapons training, First Aid, and Shiatsu, The Jitsu Foundation is recognised as the largest single-style Jiu Jitsu organisation in Britain.

Training in Jiu Jitsu at Westminster Jitsu Club offers numerous benefits. Apart from acquiring effective self-defence skills, it also provides an opportunity for personal and physical development. Regular training can improve strength, fitness, flexibility, co-ordination, and posture. Participants will also notice improvements in self-esteem and self-confidence over time.

Advanced training levels within Jiu Jitsu are highly challenging and cultivate exceptional levels of physical and mental control.

Not only is Jiu Jitsu training beneficial, but it is also enjoyable and a great way to make new friends. Westminster Jitsu Club offers a vibrant social life outside of club training, with various events organised throughout the year to foster a sense of community among its members.

If you are interested in increasing fitness, improving confidence, starting self-defence classes, or simply learning Jiu Jitsu, Jiu Jitsu – Westminster Jitsu Club is the perfect place for you. Contact them to join a class and experience the physical and mental benefits of Jiu Jitsu training.