Welcome to the Katana Jiu Jitsu official web site. This site aims to provide you with information on Katana Jiu Jitsu training courses and events.
Current scheduled classes are:
Monday
Oldham Sports centre:
19:30 - 20:30 Juniors (5 to 15 years old)
20:30 to 21:45 Seniors (16+)
Wednesday
Delph Community centre:
18:15 to 19:15 Juniors
Bradford University
20:30 to 22:00 Adults
Thursday
Middleton Sports Arena:
19:30 to 20:30 Juniors
Friday
Castleton community centre:
18:45 to 19:45 Juniors
19:45 to 20:45 Seniors
Saturday
Bradford University:
13:00 to 15:00 Adults
Sunday
Royton Scouts headquarters:
18:15 to 19:15 Juniors
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The next gradings for White belt to Brown Belt will be on 19th September 2010 at Middleton Arena.
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Congratulations to those who passed Blackbelt gradings in Liverpool in March:
History
The techniques known as Ju-Jitsu or Jiu Jitsu (two different spellings meaning the same martial art) were developed in Japan, some techniques dating back to over 2000 years ago. The words "Jiu-Jitsu" translate into English as "the art of softness" or "way of yielding".
Jiu Jitsu was developed by the Samurai warriors of Feudal Japan and evolved into a formidable art of self defence. Due to the difficulty encountered when attacked by an armored opponent, techniques were developed for neutralizing the attacker using joint lock throws and pins. The guiding principle when applying techniques is that an opponents energy should be used against him rather than directly opposing it.
The modern art of Jiu Jitsu is practiced now as it was hundreds of years ago. It is an excellent way to stay in shape and keep both mind and body active.
When to start?
It is never too late to start Jiu Jitsu. Children can start from 5 years old and learn from the very start how to defend themselves when attacked and the martial art practice installs a sense of self discipline by teaching the strict codes of Jiu Jitsu. The student learns from the outset, how to fall safely and protect the vital parts of the body from injury.
Contact:
Sensei William Riley 8th Dan Black Belt
(07711) 600 949
(0161) 678 6987
Email: w.riley@hotmail.co.uk
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