# Jiu Jitsu Scotland > Shorinji-Kan Jiu Jitsu in Scotland ## Posts - [An interview with Edinburgh University Jiu Jitsu: Self-Defence, Community, and 30 Years Strong](https://jiujitsuscotland.co.uk/an-interview-with-edinburgh-university-jiu-jitsu-self-defence-community-and-30-years-strong/): Edinburgh’s student radio interviewed us to talk about Japanese Jiu Jitsu! EUJJC president Timea Virag and social media officer Maddie Ferris talk about their experiences with the martial art – including why they fell in love with Jiu Jitsu, how it differs from other martial arts, and the friendships and supportive Japanese Jiu Jitsu community found in Scotland and beyond. Below are some excerpts from their conversation. The full interview is well worth a listen! How they found jiu jitsu Timea: Friends who had tried Jiu Jitsu before at other universities encouraged me to come along. I came to a […] - [New Black Belts for the region after National Grading and Summer Ball](https://jiujitsuscotland.co.uk/new-black-belts-for-the-region-after-national-grading-and-summer-ball/): This weekend Sensei Atif and Sensei Seva got awarded their Shodan or Black Belt (1st Dan) after a long and arduous four-hour grading that pushed their skills and stamina to their limit. - [Jiu Jitsu Scotland in Copenhagen](https://jiujitsuscotland.co.uk/jitsu-in-copenhagen/): One of the many great things about The Jiu Jitsu Foundation is the many international ties within the community. Last summer we had the pleasure to attend the once-every-three-years Jiu Jitsu Internationals in Vienna. While in Vienna, the folk from Denmark decided they could not wait three years to have another international Jitsu party so they organized the “Mini-Continentals”, inviting to train at their club every jitsuka that could make it. Here in Scotland we never turn down an invite so here’s our wee contingent enjoying a weekend full of training, good food and even better company. Jealous? Don’t miss […] ## Pages - [Checkout](https://jiujitsuscotland.co.uk/checkout/) - [Cart](https://jiujitsuscotland.co.uk/cart/) - [Memberships](https://jiujitsuscotland.co.uk/shop/) - [Jiu Jitsu Scotland](https://jiujitsuscotland.co.uk/about/): Who we are Jiu Jitsu Scotland is the Scottish region of The Jiu Jitsu Foundation (TJJF), the UK’s largest single‑style Japanese Jiu Jitsu organisation. TJJF honours traditional Japanese Jiu Jitsu practice while adapting techniques for modern self‑defence. We are an inclusive, not‑for‑profit community of Jiu Jitsu clubs founded almost 30 years ago and run by generations of passionate volunteers. Our history Edinburgh University Jiu Jitsu Club opened in 1998 and has been taught by exceptional instructors, including Ian Lambert (Jiu Jitsu 5th Dan, TJJF Chair of Tertiary Board 2017 – 2020), Colin Armstrong (Jiu Jitsu 3rd Dan, Edinburgh Blues Awardee), and Dave Austin (Jiu Jitsu […] - [Pricing](https://jiujitsuscotland.co.uk/pricing/): Our clubs and membership pricing Free taster sessions & cross training Your first two sessions at all clubs are free! Membership at one club allows you to train at all Jiu Jitsu Scotland clubs at no additional cost! Jiu Jitsu practitioners across the region regularly cross-train to get more hours of practice per week, or to experience different venues and different instructors. We encourage our members to attend whichever sessions best suit your schedule. Our Regional Calendar shows all our regional training sessions and events. Regional Calendar THE JIU JITSU FOUNDATION AROUND THE WORLD Our Locations EnglandScotlandWales CanadaNagoya – JapanNew […] - [Competitions](https://jiujitsuscotland.co.uk/competitions/): Our National and International competitions Atemi Nationals Atemi Nationals is the first National event of our Jiu Jitsu calendar. All TJJF clubs are invited to take part in this 2-day event, with exclusive seminars from instructors across the country and competitions where beginners can get acquainted with competing in a safe environment, while more advance jitsuka get to show off their skills and style facing different attackers and weapons. You also get to meet jitsuka from all over the country and make life-long friends. More info on The TJJF website. Dates, times & location For 2025, the Atemi Nationals are […] - [Training](https://jiujitsuscotland.co.uk/training-times-and-venues/): Our venues and training times Cross-club training Membership at one club allows you to train at all Jiu Jitsu Scotland clubs at no additional cost! Jiu Jitsu practitioners across the region regularly cross-train to get more hours of practice per week, or to experience different venues and different instructors. We encourage our members to attend whichever sessions best suit your schedule. Below you will find our current venues and training times for each club. These are accurate as of 1 October 2025. Our Regional Calendar is continuously updated and shows all Jiu Jitsu Scotland training sessions and events. Edinburgh University […] - [Blog](https://jiujitsuscotland.co.uk/blog/) - [Contact](https://jiujitsuscotland.co.uk/contact-jiu-jitsu-scotland/): Let’s Connect! Would you like to join our line up? Contact us on our email or socials with any questions, event proposals, or anything Jitsu you can think of. We are a friendly bunch! Contact Form Or email us: info@jiujitsuscotland.co.uk THE JIU JITSU FOUNDATION AROUND THE WORLD Our Locations EnglandScotlandWales CanadaNagoya – JapanNew Zealand Buenos AiresBarcelonaViennaCopenhagenSydneyand more… Thinking about joining our club? Check out our training times and turn up, or drop us a line, say hi. - [What do we do?](https://jiujitsuscotland.co.uk/what-do-we-do-self-defense-jiu-jitsu/): The term ‘Jūjutsu’ means ‘gentle art’. This is because the techniques require very little of your own strength and use your opponent’s strength against them. Rolling and Falling – Ukemi Waza Falling without injuring yourself is one of the most useful self-defence skills which you’ll be taught at your first session. This part of your training allows you to practice Jiu Jitsu safely and also teaches you how to control your balance and posture. The best part is it looks cool too! Throwing – Nage Waza Taking your opponent down to the ground with some force can be a very […] - [Homepage](https://jiujitsuscotland.co.uk/): A COMMUNITY OF MARTIAL ARTISTS BASED IN EDINBURGH We are a collective of clubs in Edinburgh affiliated with The Jiu Jitsu Foundation, the biggest single-style Japanese Jiu Jitsu organisation in the UK. The Jiu Jitsu Foundation is a progressive martial arts organisation that acknowledges the history and practice of traditional martial arts but places them in a modern setting for our ever-evolving society. LET’S TRAIN TOGETHER! OUR CLUBS Our clubs are open to adults and children (over the age of 10 for the Junior Clubs) of any level and background. While we recommend joining at the start of each quarter, […] ## Products - [Edinburgh City Jiu Jitsu Membership](https://jiujitsuscotland.co.uk/product/edinburgh-city-membership/): Membership for the Edinburgh City Jiu Jitsu Club. 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