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We would like to welcome you to the website for Leigh & Westhoughton Ju Jitsu Clubs.  While located in Atherton, Leigh and Westhouhgton many martial artists travel miles to attend our classes.  Our clubs are registered with the Amateur Martial Association, the largest multi-style martial arts association in the UK.

Ju Jitsu in recent years has seen an increase in attention, appearing in such films as Red Belt – a film marketted to appeal to the Mixed Martial Arts fraterniity !  This is partly due to the rise in this style of Martial Arts – the source of which was Vale Tudo (a South American ‘no holds barred’ competition).  Why should I raise this point ?  It’s popularity has spiralled since it’s introduction (and early dominance) by the Gracie family.  All practitioners and experts at Brazillian Jiu Jitsu, a derivative from Japan.

Our style is more traditional, derived from Japanese Samurai training over 400 years ago.  While this is our focus (to provide defence against against stronger or multiple attackers), we also train to world wide competition rules – Sport Ju Jitsu.  For those unfamiliar (or even overwhelmed by the number of Martial Arts available), Ju Jitsu differs from others in it’s completeness.  Styles like Karate, Thai boxing and Taekwondo offer expert levels of self defence, but with reduced effectiveness if the opponent engages in wrestling or grabbing – especially so if forced to the ground.  Judo (the Olympic sport) was derived from Ju Jitsu – but does not support effective defence against multiple attackers.

Looking at the UK Crime statistics, the area around Manchester has seen a reduction in violent crimes, burglary’s and sexual offences over the last 5 years.  With the current planned reduction in Police Funding, will the reduced Police force be able to maintain the same high level of community support ?  If you are not sure - learning a Martial Art may help you to protect yourself, your family, your property – your way of life.

If you have any questions - please contact any of the instructors – or via the contacts page.