Luton Atemi Jiu Jitsu Club
The ONLY Japanese Jiu Jitsu Club in Luton & Dunstable!
The TRUE Art of Self Defense!
SCROLL DOWNWhat is Atemi Jiu Jitsu?
Atemi, aka, Japanese Jiu Jitsu is the traditional SELF DEFENCE Martial Art, originating from Japan, adapted to the modern day. “Atemi” is defined as the science of striking your opponent’s body before executing a technique. It teaches realistic and practical defensive techniques. Atemi Jiu Jitsu borrows from many other Martial Arts but also inspired many!
As a purely defensive Martial Art, there are no competitions and very little sparring, making it purely an art to master! That being said, don’t let that dissuade you from its effectiveness— defence is the best offence!
The video above is only 1% of Atemi Jiu Jitsu (Red Belt, the foundation of the whole Martial Art!) just to showcase what to expect, but it’s by NO means the end of the journey!
What We Teach
Practical Warm-Up
We start each session with practical cardio, stretching and techniques related to Atemi Jiu Jitsu.
Breakfalls
Learn how to safely fall by striking the ground to reduce impact.
Strikes, Kicks & Blocking
Learn a variety of strikes, kicks, and blocking safely in the Dojo.
Katas (or Forms)
Influenced by Karate, practice choreographed movements to improve blocking and striking.
Restraining Techniques
Learn a variety of locks, restraints and chokes to effectively contorl your opponent.
Throws & Takedowns
Learn a variety of throws and takedowns, some of which can be deadly!
Defense & Countering
Learn to counter pretty much every type of attack you’ll ever face in the real world.
Sparring & Weapons
Influenced by Judo, engage in Randori and Grappling, plus advanced weapons training.
How to Join
When? Friday, 7:30pm to 9:00pm*. Age 15+, Men and Women train together. Open to ALL skill levels!
Where? Prolifik MMA, Unit C3, Holly St, Luton LU1 3XG.
How much? First THREE sessions FREE, then £5.00 thereafter. You won’t find cheaper anywhere else!
Contact: Call 07305 176564 or email contact@lutonjiujitsu.com for more details.
*Subject to change.
Meet the Trainers
Sensei Jeroen trained his Black Belt in Belgium and has over 20+ years of experience, including competitive Judo!
Sensei Tash trained his Brown Belt here in Luton and has been training for over 10+ years, currently working towards Black Belt.
We owe everything to our teachers, Sensei Alan and Sensei Daren, who both have 30+ years of experience!
We aim to create a comfortable learning environment. We encourage progress, but there’s no pressure to do so!
Our Syllabus
Atemi Jiu Jitsu has 8 Belts in total: White to Black. After that, there are 10 “Degrees” after Black. Our Syllabus was created by the late Professor Robert Clark, a legend in the Jiu Jitsu world, a 9th Degree Black Belt and the founder of the World Jiu Jitsu Federation (WJJF).
Every student starts at White Belt, and each Belt gets progressively more advanced— but more fun, interesting, and complex. We are certified to train and grade, and all students are encouraged to do so, but there’s NO pressure!
Click a Belt below to view its Syllabus. It’s worth having your own copies to make notes! (Downloads available).
- Mat Etiquette
- Side Breakfalls – Left & Right
- Front Breakfall
- Back Breakfall
- Rolling Breakfall – Left & Right
- Foreflap Breakfall
- Breaking a Rear Lapel Grab (x3)
- Key Lock
- Hip Throw
- Leg Takedown
- Breaking a Front Lapel Grab (x3)
- Wrist Lock
- Take Down
- Elbow Strikes
- Outer Straight Arm Lock
- Hip Throw
- Shoulder Lock (x2)
- Punch to Stomach
- Punch & Grab
- Blocking Kata (10 Move)
- Questions on Anatomy
- Hip Throw with Shoulder Arm Lock
- Hip Throw with Crossover Arm Lock
- Defence Against Kicks to the Head While on Ground (x3)
- Single Leg Takedown
- Double Leg Takedown
- Ankle Takedown
- Arm Locks from a Standing Position (x3)
- Over Head Punch (Bottle Attack)
- Straight Arm Bar
- Key Lock
- Shoulder Arm / Elbow Lock
- Wrist Locks from Various Attacks (x3)
- Single Wrist Grab
- Double Wrist Grab
- Lapel Grab
- Wrist Throw with Lock
- Reclining Leg Throw with Strikes
- Breaking Ground Strangles (x4)
- Crossover Arm Lock
- Double Arm Takedown
- Hip Thrust
- Leg Lock
- Breaking Hair Grabs (Front & Rear)
- Questions on Anatomy
- Punching Pads for 3-5 Minutes
- Kick Bag for 3-5 Minutes
- Blocking Kata (20 Moves)
- Blocking & Parrying Various Kicks (Left & Right)
- Front Snap Kick
- Leg Sweep
- Knee Block
- Roundhouse Kick
- Leg Takedown
- Leg Drop
- Side Thrust Kick
- Rear Takedown
- Body Check
- Front Snap Kick
- Sparring – 3 x 2 Minute Rounds (Sparring, Kick Jitsu, Grappling)
- Questions on Anatomy
- Half Shoulder Throw
- Leg Throw with Lock (Left & Right)
- Femoral Nerve
- Ankle Trap (x2)
- Dropping Version of a Full Shoulder
- Back Hammer Lock
- Attacking Sweeping Loin
- Defensive Sweeping Loin
- Cross Hock
- Inside Hock
- Stamp Throw
- Two Methods of Escape (Held Under & Over the Arms, Front & Rear)
- Knee Wheel
- Bar Choke (Left & Right)
- Resuscitation (Basic First Aid)
- Questions on Anatomy
- Loin or Hip Wheel Throw
- Recommended Basics for Blocking (Moving Red Belt Blocking Kata + Strikes)
- Escape from Head Chancery (x3)
- Escape from Garrotting (x3)
- Hold-downs (x10)
- Breaking Ground Strangles and Chokes (x5)
- Scissors Naked Choke
- Spring Hip Throw
- Front Scoop
- Rear Scoop
- Indian Death Lock
- Outer Block + Roundhouse Kick to the Solar Plexus
- Sleeper Hold from a Head Chancery
- Outer Forearm Block + Backfist Punch (x2)
- Wrist Locks from Various Attacks
- Questions on Anatomy
- Valley Drop Throw
- Counters to a Straight Arm Lock (Left & Right)
- Counters to a Back Arm with Collar Hold (x3)
- Counters to a Bar Choke (Left & Right)
- Nerve & Pressure Points
- Downwards Block + Punch into Lock
- Front Kick + Side Kick (x2)
- Full Shoulder Basic (Left, Right, Double Arm)
- Head Hip Knee
- Variations on Kicks
- Wedge Blocks (x2)
- Shoulder Wheel
- Variations on Shoulder Throws (x6)
- Variations on Strangles and Chokes
- Hold Downs with Double Arm Locks (x5)
- Rice Bale Throw
- Escape from Full & Half Nelsons
- Basic Holding / Restraining Techniques
- Questions on Anatomy
- Outer Winding Throw
- Inner Winding Throw
- Variations on Leg Sweeps (x6)
- Rolling Ankle Throw (x2)
- Corner Throw
- Cross Ankle Throw
- Leg Wheel
- Outer Wheel
- Action Against Two or More Attackers
- Variations on Stomach Throws (x4)
- Outer Hook Throw
- Throwing an Opponent from Behind
- Shoulder Dislocations
- Shoulder Crash
- Escape when Held by Both Wrists from Behind
- Kicks from the Ground
- Knife Attacks (x8)
- Three Different Blocks Using the Same Hand
- Arm & Shoulder Throw with Wrist Locks
- Knife Hand to the Neck + Kick to the Solar Plexus
- One Handed Throws (x5)
- Questions on Anatomy
- Twenty-Five Different Throws
- Counters to:
- Outer Hook
- Back Hock
- Inside Hock
- Half Shoulder Throw
- Drawing Ankle
- Shoulder Wheel
- Body Drop
- Hip Throw
- Inside Leg Sweep
- Five Combination Throws:
- Hip Throw
- Half Shoulder Throw
- Shoulder Wheel
- Rice Bale Throw
- Cross Hock
- Forearm Strike + Reverse Strike
- Inside Forearm Strike + Back Fist & Throw
- Defence against Kicks:
- Front Snap Kick (x5)
- Roundhouse Kick (x2)
- Side Thrust Kick (x2)
- One Handed Throat Throw
- Attacking the Eyes and Ears
- Left & Right Rising Block + Throw
- Cross Block against Straight Punch (Head & Groin)
- The Open Hand and its Uses
- The Elbow and its Uses
- The Bottom Fist and its Uses
- Defence against Combined Punch & Kick
- Wrist Locks from Various Attacks
- Basic Baton Work
- Kata of Blocks
- Questions on Anatomy