Welcome to IJJO
Welcome to IJJO and Rushcroft Jiu-Jitsu Club. Experience exceptional Jiu-Jitsu instruction and a supportive community for students of all ages and skill levels. Join our exciting journey today!
Junior Classes
Our outstanding Junior Classes instil discipline and sharpen focus, laying the foundation for personal growth and success in Jiu-Jitsu.
Senior Classes
Our adult classes promote enhanced fitness while fostering a sense of accomplishment as you progress in your Jiu-Jitsu journey.
Who are IJJO?
Junior Class
Senior Class
Mat fees for Jiu-Jitsu sessions are set at £5 for juniors and £6 for seniors. Payments can be conveniently made using either cash or card at the dojo.
Next grading day
Our upcoming grading day for all grades is approaching. If the team believes you're ready for your grading, Claire will speak to you about the details.
Who we are
We are Neville and Claire and we have been running Rushcroft Jiu-Jitsu club since 1984 at St Andrews in Shaw and founded the IJJO in 2009. We are both passionate about passing on the art of Traditional Jiu-Jitsu to future generations.
What is Jiu-Jitsu?
The Independent Jiu-Jitsu Organisation (IJJO) is an organisation that promotes and teaches Japanese Jiu-Jitsu. There are several styles of Jiu-Jitsu including Danzan-ryū Jujitsu and Yōshin-ryū Jujitsu, and over time IJJO has taken influence from these styles to teach Jiu-Jitsu which suits the modern world. The IJJO syllabus incorporates a variety of techniques including throws, joint locks, strikes, and chokes, as well as training in traditional Japanese weapons such as the bo staff, nunchaku, tonfa and katana. It emphasizes practical self-defence techniques that can be used in real-world situations.
Junior Classes
Our junior classes are a great place for your children to come and learn a new life skills, self-discipline and self-defence. Our junior classes are run every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6:15pm.
Our junior classes are broken down into two sections, the first stage is the warm-up stage, to get the children ready for the rest of the session. We then move on to the syllabus training, where the children are split out into small groups and work on the syllabus for their next grade.
Senior Classes
Our senior classes are aimed at everyone from our most experienced Black Belts to people who have never set foot in a Dojo! We offer you a very friendly environment and help you to find the right pace and work at a speed that is right for you. Our senior classes are run every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30pm.
Our classes are broken down into three sections, the first stage is the warm-up stage, which is a great cardiovascular workout, we get your blood pumping and your muscles stretched out ready for the rest of the session. We then move on to a group training session, which focuses on something different every time. We finally move onto the syllabus training, here you will be split out into small groups, usually 2-3 and work on the syllabus for your next grade.
Testimonials
Enjoyed my first time thanks to Andy Blyth, feel knackered now though.
The best club by far and run by two of the nicest people you could ever meet.
Always welcomed with a pleasant reception. A good family run business.
Friendly, caring, encouraging and supportive staff. Our boys love going and are making great progress through the belts. Superb young leaders training and great value. Thank you.
Matthew has been learning Ju Jitsu since 2011 and absolutely loves it - it has helped him build confidence, inner strength, and most of all balance. Since Matthew has very poor hearing problems this means a lot and helped him in a lot of other sports like his love of football. So thank you Rushcroft JJ Club.
Both of my children have been trained by your excellent and friendly staff for years. It's a fantastic, well run, local club for both children and adults. Highly recommended!
The guys at IJJO have been superb, they are so friendly and have been very supportive of me starting back at Jiu-Jitsu after 20 years.
FAQs
We have Junior Classes every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6:15pm for 1 hour. We have Senior Classes every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30pm for 1.5 hours.
At Rushcroft Jiu-Jitsu Club, we prioritize flexibility and affordability. There are no monthly fees—simply pay for the classes you or your child attend. Our senior mat fees are set at a reasonable £6 per session, while junior mat fees are just £5 per session, making it an accessible and budget-friendly option for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.
No booking is necessary! You can simply arrive at the dojo without any prior reservations. Our mat fees are affordable, with £5 for juniors and £6 for seniors. Just come and join us for an engaging Jiu-Jitsu experience that caters to your skill level and needs.
We have Kyu (coloured belts) gradings every 4 months in March, July and November. Our Dan (black belt), junior black belt and Kobodu gradings are every now also every 4 months.