The Jiu Jitsu Club of the University College Birmingham. Block it, Lock it, Strike it, Throw it.
23/02/2024
Feeling great on the run up to the Randories. Were so proud of how far some of our students have come, we're looking forward to a shot at this years shield.
Its not too late to join! Everyone gets 2 free taster sessions before joining.
Thursday 530pm to 730pm
Sunday 10am to 12 noon
12/01/2024
Starting the first session back with a promotion, what could be better?! 🤗
Welcome to the other side of the mat, Sensei Adetola Odufuwa!
It's always good to see a spread of grades back for the first session, and during exam week too!!!
Our first sessions of this term will be all about learning the core skills and drills we'll need for regular randori practise to keep us sharp. Keep an eye out as we'll have a few announcements coming this term, too!
New to UCB and fancy trying a class? Our regular times are:
Thursday 5:30-7:30pm
Sunday 10:00-12-00am
We're back on Sunday at the maltings! See you there!
10/12/2023
Look at them shiny new belts. First session after the gradings with a 100% pass rate for all who turned up. So proud of all of them
25/11/2023
Just a reminder!
17/11/2023
Don't miss out!
💥BOOM... Sensei Warren leading tonight’s session‼️ Come and join us at 18:00. 👊
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31/10/2023
Senpai Tola took the class last Thursday to finish his Club Instructor certification, which he passed! 🤗
Always growing and challenging ourselves. And we'll be doing so again this Thursday!
06/10/2023
Big thanks to Sensei Jacob of for covering yesterday's session while Sensei Warren was ill!
Lots of knowledge dropped.
We're looking forward to Sensei Andy's visit on Sunday! 10am-12pm back at the Maltings Sports Hall.
Sensei Warren will be back 5:30pm next Thursday.
Please if you haven't make sure all of your forms get emailed to Simon!!! That includes returning grades!!!
20/09/2023
WE'RE BACK TOMORROW‼️
UCB Jiu-jitsu officially returns tomorrow at the maltings at our new Thursday slot of 17:30-19:30!
Get down and try us our at our taster sessions!
We look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones.
This year is going to be amazing! 🥋
17/09/2023
Just to shout it out here.
Respect is not optional.
Anyone is welcome regardless of the metrics you can use to judge them by. You don't have to agree with me on everything. I fully expect that our own loved experience will result in differences in opinions.
But respect for your fellow people and their life choices is non-negotiable.
17/09/2023
MEET THE INSTRUCTOR TEAM 3/3 ❤️
Name & Pronouns: Warren Gardiner (He/Him)
Role: Head Instructor (Sensei)
When did you start training Jiu jitsu: Apparently I started 13 years ago in 2010. This seems like far too long ago and I question it's accuracy.
Why you started Jiu Jitsu: A friend of mine who was already at University told me about the Jiujitsu club and we decide to join to "Become Badasses" 😅
Your favourite technique or skill you've learned: I do love my foot sweeps/ashi waza, but my biggest love is choking people in new and exciting ways.
Your favourite memory from the past year: Seeing the pure heart, camaraderie, and spirit of my students at this year's Randori Nationals was frankly inspiring and had me emotional ngl. Getting my black belt was cool.
Why should others join: So you can find that inner badass that resides in all of us. On a more serious note however, learning jiujitsu changed my life for the better in more ways than I can count. If you come to realise even a fraction of the benefits I've personally found (fitness, friends, confidence, camaraderie, and the skills to defend yourself), then surely that is worth coming down for your two free taster sessions? 👀