Randoris 2025
What Do We Do?
Jiu Jitsu is a medieval Japanese martial art, with a strong focus on quick and effective self-defense from armed and unarmed attackers. We apply the art through a set of throws, joint locks and strikes to use an assailant's energy against them.
Training is done to simulate a range of situations from warding off unwanted harassment to a series of armed aggressors, at higher grades. A knowledge of jitsu can be applied practically in real life, whether it's through real fighting scenarios or just improving one's confidence while walking home in the dark.
The vast majority of our members start training in Jiu Jitsu for the first time at university. All students at the university are welcome at the club, and we will try our best to accommodate you whatever your needs!
Connect with us
Feel free to follow our Instagram or join our Whatsapp group chat so that you don't miss any important announcements, or to ask any questions you may have!
Our Training Times
We train in the STV Dojo, 2 times a week at the following times:
- Wednesdays @ 8-10 pm
- Fridays @ 6-8 pm
Be sure to join our WhatsApp to be notified about any changes or additional sessions!
Your First Session
Everyone is welcome to try out Jitsu for the first time during any of our weekly sessions! Here's some things to note before you attend your first session:
- Wear loose clothing (e.g. tracksuit bottoms and a t-shirt
- No piercings or jewellery are allowed, they must either be removed or taped up
- Fill out the license form beforehand if possible
- Directions to the STV Dojo can be found as a highlight on our Instagram page
- Your first week of training is FREE!
Feel free to come along and give it a go! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us or any of the committee.
Reasons to Join Us
- Great social life - We go to the pub after every training session and many of us have our closest friends in the club. We also have regular socials!
- Self defence - We'll teach you how to defend yourself with and from strikes, throws and grappling. You'll also learn how to defend yourself from various weapons and multiple attackers.
- Fun training sessions - Everyone has fun learning and improving our skills in one of the biggest Jitsu dojos in the country.
- Confidence - Learning jitsu will build one's confidence and self-esteem, teaching you to keep a cool head and defuse aggressive situations you might encounter.
- Fitness - Regular training can help to improve strength, fitness, flexibility, co-ordination and posture.
- No experience necessary - You don't need to have done a martial art before to join us. Most of our members take up jiu jitsu for the first time at university, so come along and try something new!
- If you've done another martial art before - Jitsu complements numerous other martial arts very well, enhancing your ability to defend yourself.
Want to know more?
Do you want to know more about what our club does and what we can teach you? You can visit The Jiu Jitsu Foundation website for more information!
Check out our club intro video below: