What Is Jitsu
Jitsu is a martial art based on the traditional styles of Ju Jutsu that originated and developed in medieval Japan. The core of the art comprises a system of throws, joint locks and strikes. Based on the principal of using an aggressor’s energy to their own disadvantage, Jitsu skills can be used by men, women and children to counter aggressive situations ranging from unwanted harassment to armed physical assault.
There has been a Jitsu club operating in Preston for more than 20 years. The club was started by Sensei John Hamer. Sensei Hamer is now leads our style as head of the Tertiary Council. All Preston Jitsu clubs are affiliated with The Jitsu Foundation.
The Jitsu Foundation is an organisation with over a hundred clubs worldwide that teaches the modern and unique Shorinji Kan system of Ju Jitsu. With over 3000 active members and several hundred instructors - including specialists in modern sport forms, traditional forms, weapons training, First Aid and Shiatsu.
The Jitsu Foundation is the largest single-style Ju Jitsu organisation in Britain.
