Who are We?

The members of the Northampton Jitsu Club can be roughly divided into three groups; Sensei, Adults, Juniors and Little Samurais.

The Sensei (instructors) demonstrate, teach, organise and oversee the proper running of sessions.

 

Training is split by age to help improve the training of our students and to promote safety.

 

The Adults are members of the club who are 18 and above. The higher grades assist in the running of the club and the teaching of lower grades.

 

The Juniors are boys and girls aged 8 and above and the Little Samurais are aged 4 to 7 years. There are more details on About the Juniors

 

Just Interested?

Come along to a session and watch, and ask as many questions as you like.

Everything will be explained about what to do, and soon you will pick up the rules and etiquette of the Dojo.

If it is your first time on a Martial Arts mat wear some loose

clothing and turn up and introduce yourself.

 

The First Night of Training is FREE.

 

You will be asked to fill in an insurance form, and you are covered by us for the

first two weeks. After than you will need to apply for a licence which lasts a year;

 

Juniors £15, Seniors £25.

 

Done Something Before?

 

If you have a GI (suit) bring it along, but please wear a white belt.

Tell us about your style or experience, many of our members have

trained in other Martial Arts before starting Jitsu.

Doing Jitsu Elsewhere, Returning to Jitsu, or Just Passing Through

No need to tell you anything, except we hope you have a good session and learn something new.

Information for New Members

New members normally feel a bit awkward and unsure about what happens in the  

session. Don’t worry we all had the same feeling when we started and you will soon

understand what is going on

We call the training area the Dojo. The first thing you will see is people bowing when they enter the area - this is a sign of respect for the Dojo and the people in it.

You will see the mat. This is made up of large sections of foam covered with a tough fabric.

On the mat will be Jitsu players of various grades. Before you may go on the mat, you must seek the permission of the highest grade.

When all players line up, the Instructors or Sensei line up on one side of the mat. They wear a black type trouser skirt called a Hakama. Any other type of clothing denotes a more senior grade.

 

On the other side, the other players line up in grade order. The highest grade is always on your right hand side.

When everyone is ready the senior instructor calls out various instructions and everyone kneels and Reis or Bows to the opposite line. The training then begins.

 

If you have a question during the session, just ask.

 

 

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