http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/ The Square Mile's best martial arts club. Established 1997 en Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:52:19 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.01 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/where-do-we-train/#comment-60 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:37:53 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/where-do-we-train/#comment-60 We train all through August, except for August Bank Holiday. http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/where-do-we-train/#comment-59 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:31:55 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/where-do-we-train/#comment-59 Hi, are lessons in August? I'm an Italian blue belt, and i would be glad to follow a lesson in your dojo when i'll come in London for a trip! http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/where-do-we-train/directions-to-the-dojo/#comment-57 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:25:03 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/where-do-we-train/directions-to-the-dojo/#comment-57 Answers here http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/where-do-we-train/directions-to-the-dojo/#comment-55 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 16:19:26 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/where-do-we-train/directions-to-the-dojo/#comment-55 hi there, I am a student from London metropolitan university. I want to learn martial art. What should be the procedure? How much money required per session? Do I need to be a member? regards mustakim http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/what-is-jitsu/techniques/strikes/empi-kata-elbow-strikes.php#comment-52 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:12:29 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/what-is-jitsu/techniques/strikes/empi-kata-elbow-strikes.php#comment-52 [this is good] This kata is awesome I love it, although I had a hard time learning it, well im only 15 :) http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/what-is-jitsu/the-history-of-jitsu/#comment-51 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:16:12 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/what-is-jitsu/the-history-of-jitsu/#comment-51 Looks good. I am interested in joining. Please email me with more info on how I can. Moina Rahman http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/where-do-we-train/#comment-49 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:26:03 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/where-do-we-train/#comment-49 Hi, I was wondering if it would be ok to come along and train tomorrow Friday 28th in the City Club. I am a martiual arts instructor and hold dan grades in Hapkido, Kyokushinkai Karate, Kickboxing and Modern Arnis. I havent trained for about two years and I'm looking for something interesting so as to get mt appetitie back. Thanks a lot, Aidan Gillespie. ps- do I wear my go or is training gear ok? http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/where-do-we-train/#comment-48 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:13:54 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/where-do-we-train/#comment-48 Yes, you still have to pay if you train at our dojo, since your uni club won't give us a portion of your training fees! And we're not a uni club - we just use a university dojo (which is confusing, I admit!). http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/where-do-we-train/#comment-47 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:23:24 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/where-do-we-train/#comment-47 Hi, I'm confused because I was told that if I paid the term fees at one of the dojo, I can train in any within that term. Eg: If I paid for term fees at my uni dojo, do I still need to pay for each session if I train in other uni's dojo? Thanks. Sam http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/contact-us.php#comment-46 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:03:47 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/contact-us.php#comment-46 All you need to do is turn up. Wear some loose clothing so you can join in! http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/contact-us.php#comment-45 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:45:16 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/contact-us.php#comment-45 Hi! I am new to martial arts and i would like to learn. May i please get a email containing some info on how to apply or wat i need to do. n16_Acid02@hotmail.co.uk . Thanks http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/where-do-we-train/#comment-44 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:29:23 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/where-do-we-train/#comment-44 You pay each visit http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/where-do-we-train/#comment-43 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:24:54 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/where-do-we-train/#comment-43 Hi I am interested in starting training. is there a monthly fee, or do we pay each visit? thank you. matt http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/how-do-we-train/grades-and-belts/black-1st-dan.php#comment-42 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:12:31 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/how-do-we-train/grades-and-belts/black-1st-dan.php#comment-42 I would like to compair your grad ranks and belt coulors with ours from 1st Dan Black Belt to 10th Dan Red Belt. Many Thanks Ken http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/what-is-jitsu/techniques/throws/full-list/sumigaeshi-corner-throw.php#comment-38 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:06:32 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/what-is-jitsu/techniques/throws/full-list/sumigaeshi-corner-throw.php#comment-38 [this is good] very good site for learners of jujitsu http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/what-is-jitsu/#comment-35 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:11:28 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/what-is-jitsu/#comment-35 [this is good] http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/contact-us.php#comment-34 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:04:12 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/contact-us.php#comment-34 You should use the email address or the phone number above http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/contact-us.php#comment-33 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:01:24 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/contact-us.php#comment-33 Hiya, i would like to come on Friday but have no previous experience. I am 20 and work in the city, on wood street. If you could get back to me that would be great! Cheers Kerry http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/what-is-jitsu/techniques/strikes/atemi-body-blows.php#comment-32 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:34:14 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/what-is-jitsu/techniques/strikes/atemi-body-blows.php#comment-32 [this is good] very good demostrations it is good of you to show the videos i have just taking up jitsu so very helpful http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/why-do-jitsu/common-questions/questions-about-the-club/what-sort-of-people-train-at-t.php#comment-31 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:50:05 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/why-do-jitsu/common-questions/questions-about-the-club/what-sort-of-people-train-at-t.php#comment-31 Training times and prices are here. Generally, it takes about three or four months of training once or two times a week to advance between belts at the lower grades; at higher grades, you'll need be training at least twice a week for six months to a year. In fact, there's a mandatory period of training time between purple and light blue, light blue and dark blue, dark blue and brown and brown and black of between six months and two years, depending on the belt. To get to black, you'll need to have run a club as a brown belt for at least two years. http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/why-do-jitsu/common-questions/questions-about-the-club/what-sort-of-people-train-at-t.php#comment-30 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:39:45 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/why-do-jitsu/common-questions/questions-about-the-club/what-sort-of-people-train-at-t.php#comment-30 Hi I would like to find, how much it will cost per class Also how many classes on average i will need to attend to improve at a reasonable speed, i appreciate this will be down to me at the end of the day, however just wanted to find out on average what you professional advise will be Thanks Chris http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/why-do-jitsu/common-questions/common-worries/is-learning-jitsu-expensive.php#comment-29 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:39:52 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/why-do-jitsu/common-questions/common-worries/is-learning-jitsu-expensive.php#comment-29 Yes, they are still running - we only stop for public holidays and Christmas/New Year. There is a student discount - full details on the page I linked to above. http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/why-do-jitsu/common-questions/common-worries/is-learning-jitsu-expensive.php#comment-28 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:30:20 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/why-do-jitsu/common-questions/common-worries/is-learning-jitsu-expensive.php#comment-28 Hello, are these sessions still running mondays and fridays despite that it is now effectively the school holidays? Do you offer a student discount? Any info would be appreciated! Hannah http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/why-do-jitsu/common-questions/common-worries/is-learning-jitsu-expensive.php#comment-27 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:32:43 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/why-do-jitsu/common-questions/common-worries/is-learning-jitsu-expensive.php#comment-27 There's no monthly price, only a per session price. There are two sessions a week - Mondays and Fridays – and you can come to both of them or just one per week. This page has all the details. http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/why-do-jitsu/common-questions/common-worries/is-learning-jitsu-expensive.php#comment-26 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:58:26 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/why-do-jitsu/common-questions/common-worries/is-learning-jitsu-expensive.php#comment-26 [this is good] Hi I want to come round and join in the fun. I've been to Brighton Jitsu and I got an orange belt.... and recently moved down to london. I want to know a few things plz about ur club. I got a taster at Archway Jitsu, I really enjoyed it but what is putting me off is the price. In brighton we had to pay £20 for the whole month but at Archway Jitsu its £4 every session, which comes to about £48 for a month if i went to all (3) of their sessions in a week. Do you guys offer a monthly price and I could come as many times I like in a week? I only ask cos I really enjoy jitsu (honestly) and if I could do many sessions in a week, for less I'll be over the moon. The second question is how many sessions do u have in a week? please tell me u have couple, preferably 3! and what days are they on? Thanks for ur help. Almado http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/who-are-we/club-instructors/mat-phillips.php#comment-23 Thu, 08 May 2008 21:42:59 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/who-are-we/club-instructors/mat-phillips.php#comment-23 Not in Jitsu. If this were judo, you'd have a point. No Jitsu ashi guruma is done face to face. http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/what-is-jitsu/techniques/throws/full-list/osotootoshi-major-outer-drop.php#comment-22 Thu, 08 May 2008 21:41:18 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/what-is-jitsu/techniques/throws/full-list/osotootoshi-major-outer-drop.php#comment-22 The nage no kata remains the same as in judo since that's the original "guidance book". But the throw entries are different, typically from a punch, so the throws themselves are typically modified either slightly or a lot (although sometimes not at all). And various instructors teach the throws slightly differently, according to preference, tradition and more. I've seen upwards of four different ashi gurumas for example. There's the British Jiu Jitsu Association to which all Jiu Jitsu styles in the UK affiliate (that I know of), but each style teaches the throws differently and with its own variations. The World Jiu Jitsu Federation, for example, straightens legs midway through throws when we keep ours bent - but that's a minor difference. http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/what-is-jitsu/techniques/throws/full-list/osotootoshi-major-outer-drop.php#comment-21 Thu, 08 May 2008 15:23:12 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/what-is-jitsu/techniques/throws/full-list/osotootoshi-major-outer-drop.php#comment-21 Hi, where do you get your throw classifications from. I see names that I recognise and the nage no kata looks throw for throw the same as that of Judo, but many of the techniques appear to be different.For example your videos of Osoto otoshi appear to be what I would know as Osoto gari. Gari being to reap. Otoshi would be to drop and is usually seen with the action foot placed on the ground. Is there a global governing body for Jitsu? Or a Japanese umbrella organisation that issues rank/ guidance? http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/who-are-we/club-instructors/mat-phillips.php#comment-20 Thu, 08 May 2008 15:10:34 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/who-are-we/club-instructors/mat-phillips.php#comment-20 Friend, thats no ashi guruma I've ever seen. Ashi guruma is foot or ankle wheel. You made contact with your hips/back/shoulder etc. Your throw was a dodgy Seoi nage. Ashi guruma is carried out face to face. http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/who-are-we/club-instructors/#comment-19 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:26:50 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/who-are-we/club-instructors/#comment-19 You pay for each session you attend. You can find prices and directions here http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/who-are-we/club-instructors/#comment-18 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:03:01 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/who-are-we/club-instructors/#comment-18 How much does ot cost for a class.Membership is free ,so how does the club get support.Thxs http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/what-is-jitsu/techniques/throws/#comment-14 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 19:28:10 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/what-is-jitsu/techniques/throws/#comment-14 Soto momo harai isn't on the Jitsu Foundation syllabus and isn't commonly taught in our style, so I'm afraid you'll have to ask your instructor, unless anyone else can help out. http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/what-is-jitsu/techniques/throws/#comment-13 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:08:29 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/what-is-jitsu/techniques/throws/#comment-13 [this is good] I am having trouble w/ my Soto Momo Harai. Please describe the throw. I think there is something I'm missing. RQ http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/how-do-we-train/clothing/gi.php#comment-10 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:31:47 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/how-do-we-train/clothing/gi.php#comment-10 You could try Blitz, which does mail order and is where we get most of our equipment from. They have a "Just for kids" section. http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/how-do-we-train/clothing/gi.php#comment-9 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:28:58 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/how-do-we-train/clothing/gi.php#comment-9 looking to buy the gi for a 7 year old but im in liverpool merseyside any help please. http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/suggestions.php#comment-8 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:33:13 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/suggestions.php#comment-8 Yeah, the purple belt (and light blue) are missing because I just needed a good quality pic of belts and no other style in the world has our colour scheme. I'll update the gradings with the right schedule - thanks for that - and the regional courses suggestion is a good idea, so I'll add that in when I have a moment. Thanks for taking the time to look through it all: much appreciated! http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/suggestions.php#comment-7 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:29:33 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/suggestions.php#comment-7 Hi Rob, haven't been through the whole thing yet, but here are a couple of things I spotted. The photos with the belts - the purple belt is missing, I suspect that's because you found this photo somewhere. Gradings are every 3 months not every 4 months. Do you want to mention the various type of regional courses run in London? Gesa http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/why-do-jitsu/common-questions/questions-about-the-club/can-children-train-at-the-club.php#comment-6 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:43:05 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/why-do-jitsu/common-questions/questions-about-the-club/can-children-train-at-the-club.php#comment-6 Highbury Club runs a children's session. They train on a Wednesday at Highbury Roundhouse, about 5 mins from Highbury Tube station, on the northern line. http://www.highburyjitsu.org.uk http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/what-is-jitsu/techniques/throws/full-list/uchimata-inner-thigh.php#comment-5 Mon, 22 Jul 2002 15:34:47 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/what-is-jitsu/techniques/throws/full-list/uchimata-inner-thigh.php#comment-5 Lovely technique when done properly. Known as the inner thigh (obvious) the tori must remember to keep their sweeping leg up for about 2-3 seconds, otherwise they become entangled with the uke and lose their balance. http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/what-is-jitsu/techniques/throws/full-list/kataguruma-shoulder-wheel.php#comment-4 Tue, 02 Jul 2002 02:21:22 +0000 http://www.cityjitsu.org.uk/what-is-jitsu/techniques/throws/full-list/kataguruma-shoulder-wheel.php#comment-4 Kata Garuma. The B**tard mother of all throws. Essentially should be done with a straight back and the movement of the hips from one side to another. Realistically, most people decide to bend their backs and lob them onto the floor. Found in the Te Waza (third set) of Naga no Kata where uke has to roll out of the technique. This basically requires Tori to bend their knees and to release the sleeve grip so that uke can roll clear thus creating embu. A throw hated by many and loved by so few. LIKE THIS THROW? TRY TE GARUMA/URA NAGE/ SOTO MAKIKOME