Full List of Upcoming Events. What is Jiu Jitsu? Jiu jitsu originated in the East many centuries ago as an unarmed self-defence system. As time passed jiu jitsu branched into many different styles, each with its own philosophy and emphasis. Our style, Shorinji Kan Jiu Jitsu, is taught in several countries under the guidance of The Jiu Jitsu Foundation.

Traditional Jiu Jitsu at the Peterborough YMCA, Peterborough Multi-Sport Club and Trent University. The Peterborough clubs are affiliated with. Which has affiliated dojo in many locations in Canada ioffering instruction in Shorinji Kan Jiu Jitsu, a self-defence based martial art also known as ju jitsu, jujitsu, ju jutsu, jujutsu, or jiujitsu.

We are a passionate, non-political, non-profit making sports association. Dedicated only to the study and teachings of jujutsu in a safe and practical environment. For more information please contact Greg Regan. Jujutsu is arguably the oldest Japanese martial art and originated as the unarmed combat system of Samurai warriors on the batlefields of Japan. Following more than a thousand years of evolution it is considered the most efficient and practical self-defence and fighting system of today.