We teach simple practical self defence in a safe and friendly environment. Great way to build confidence, get fit and meet new friends. When do we train?
We are open to all University of Leeds students and alumni. Beginners are always welcome and first session free! To sign up for membership please visit out website: https://engage.luu.org.uk/groups/FXT/jiu-jitsu
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What is Jiu Jitsu? Jiu Jitsu is a self defence based martial art that uses a system of throwing, locking and striking. Jiu Jitsu also helps improve your fitness, confidence and aw
07/05/2026
Another year, another Randoris done!
Huge congratulations to our finalists:
🥇🥈🥉Matt
🥈Sally
🥈Jon
Hope everyone had an amazing weekend and a great time on the mats.
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29/04/2026
Randoris is just a few days away and as someone always forgets something here's a reminder and checklist for the essentials!
(Pack your bag the night before so you're not in a rush)
27/04/2026
With the next nationals coming up soon, here's a quick refresher on Jiu Jitsu etiquette for the mats.
Showing respect and keeping things
tidy makes training (and competing!) safer and more enjoyable for everyone...
* Learn to tie your belt properly! (Or risk unravelling mid-technique)
* Rei to everything and everyone, when entering leaving the training space, on and off the mats and before and after training with your partner.
* Clean gi! (if its beginning to gain sentience... wash it)
* Piercings to be taken out or covered to avoid injuries.
* Bandage up any cuts and scrapes, it keeps things sanitary and prevents any infections.
* Respect goes both ways: listen when higher belts are talking and higher belts, don't terrify the white belts...
* Help set up/tidy away mats (even if you've done it a hundred times before
* BE on time (early is even better)
* Introduce yourself to new faces, nationals brings all the clubs tohether and it's a great chance to make new friends.
* No swearing on the mats, keeps the atmosphere friendly and respectful.
* Trim finger and toe nails.
* Don't step on the mat with shoes.
* No water on the mats, slippery floors and throws don't mix well.
26/04/2026
The countdown begins…
28/03/2026
Introducing the Martial Arts Summer Social! ☀️🍹
Post‑training drinks, good vibes, and a chance to meet the other martial arts clubs across the Uni of Leeds.
Our usual training will be going ahead as normal so train hard, then enjoy a well‑earned night out to celebrate the end of the year with the wider martial arts community!
📅 13th May 2026
🕣 20:30–00:30
📍 Headrow House, LS1 6PU
🎩 Dress code: Formal black tie (flexible)
🏷️ £18
27/03/2026
Final social of the semester wrapped up at Junkyard Golf Leeds!
Hope everyone had a great time and thanks to everyone who came along! ⛳️
27/03/2026
New belts, new throws, and the final sessions of the term wrapped up!
A huge congratulations to everyone who graded over the weekend and well done for giving it your all right to the end 🥳🎉
So introducing our new grades…
🟡Liv: Yellow
🟡George: Yellow I
🟠Kian: Orange
🟠Vishnu: orange I
🟠Dan: Orange I
🟣Luke: Purple
🥏Jon: Light blue
🥏Sally: Light blue
Rest up over Easter, enjoy the break, and we’ll see you back on the mats in May!
21/03/2026
Best of luck to everyone going for their grading today!
08/03/2026
Happy International Women’s Day! ✨
Celebrating all the women in our club who bring strength, dedication and spirit to the community!
04/03/2026
Proud to celebrate Sensei Matt achieving his black belt! 🥋🎉
Very well deserved, and a huge congratulations for all the hard work work that’s paid off!