Welcome to Jitsu Kingston!
Jitsu Kingston is the homepage for the Kingston Jiu Jitsu Clubs that offer instruction in Shorinji Kan Jiu Jitsu.
We offer an enjoyable atmosphere for participants to achieve a higher fitness level while gaining valuable self-defense skills. Jiu jitsu can be used by anyone irrespective of strength, weight or gender. Training is tailored to the individual ability of the participant and a friendly, “club” type atmosphere is maintained at all sessions. New students do not need a high standard of physical fitness or flexibility to begin, as participants will find their endurance, strength, flexibility and speed all improve as training progresses. Jiu Jitsu is also great fun to learn and provides an opportunity for people to meet and socialize.
Shorinji Kan Jiu Jitsu encompasses locking, throwing and striking techniques to provide an effective defense system. The wide variety of restraint and take down techniques allow for a controlled response to a violent confrontation. The techniques taught involve using the attacker’s movement and momentum against him/herself.
Our association, Jitsu Canada, is committed to providing high quality and enjoyable instruction to anyone who wishes to learn. All participants will receive full attention from the instructors.
Aside from developing valuable self-defense skills, the main aim of participation in the martial arts should be the betterment of oneself. Participants in any well taught martial arts club will derive many non-physical benefits such as improved confidence and increased self-discipline and esteem. The martial arts can be extremely valuable to children as training helps reinforce values such as humility, patience, tolerance, discipline, and respect for oneself and others.
There are currently two clubs offering instruction in Shorinji Kan Jiu Jitsu in the Kingston Area. Students can train at Queen’s University or at the Kingston Family YMCA. The instructors are Chris Brooks, Sensei (3rd Degree Black Belt) and Stuart Cooke, Sensei (1st Degree Black Belt).