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FAQs - Training
Do I need great strength or agility to do Jiu-Jitsu?
Unlike other martial arts which rely on strength to deliver powerful blows or agility to perform high spinning kicks,
Jiu-Jitsu teaches that good technique is more important and more effective, and also requires much less energy. Training in
Jiu-Jitsu will improve your strength, agility and also your fitness, but does not rely on these to make the techniques work.
Where and when does the club train?
The club trains in the ground floor gym, Furnival building, Archway Campus, 2-10 Highgate Hill,
London. For a map, see Here. Current
training times are Wednesday Nights from 8pm to 10pm, Friday nights from 7pm to 9pm and Sunday
Nights from 6pm to 8pm
How much does it cost?
Your first session is Free. subsequent sessions are £4 per session and
you only pay for the sessions you attend. After a two week grace period, you
must buy annual insurance if you wish to continue training. The cost of this is
£20
What age group does the club cater for?
Most current students are adults. Juniors aged 14 and over are welcome to attend and younger children may attend at the
instructors discretion. Parents of younger children should contact the instructor before bringing their child to a session.
Do I need any equipment?
For your first few weeks, no. After a few weeks you may wish to buy a white
training suit (gi). For more information, see
Here.
When is a good time to come to my first session?
Because the training is ongoing, there are no particular sessions which novices
must attend in order to begin training. You also do not need to book in advance. Rather, you can turn up to any session and take part.
Your first session is always Free.
Do I need to attend every session?
No. You can train as often as you like. Because the training is incremental you are able to attend as many or as
few sessions as you want and you should still make progress. Obviously though, you will progress faster if you
attend regularly. If you are unable to attend a particular session at Archway, then you are welcome to attend
training sessions at any of the other Jitsu Foundation clubs in London - your insurance will be valid and the
syllabus will be the same.