Barnet Ju Jitsu

18/11/2025

Our club has moved home!
Barnet Ju Jitsu has been training on York Road, New Barnet, for over 47 years. It marks the end of an era, as we say farewell to the dojo where generations of students have trained, learned, and grown together. We give thanks to the hall that has been our home, a place that has shaped not only our technique, but our spirit and community.

Since our founding, we have been hosted by the Scout Group who own the hall. As the hall now reaches a poor state of repair, the Scouts are moving to a newly built home on Grove Road, and we are grateful to have been invited to move with them.
 
In the true spirit of Kaizen (改善) — continuous improvement — this move reflects our ongoing journey of growth and renewal. Just as we strive in training to refine our technique and understanding, so too does the club evolve, carrying forward the lessons, values, and spirit that have defined Barnet Ju Jitsu for nearly half a century.

30/04/2025

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20/02/2025

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22/12/2024

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Pankration was an ancient Greek martial art that combined elements of boxing and wrestling, making it one of the most popular and brutal events in the ancient Olympic Games. The word "pankration" comes from the Greek pan (meaning "all") and kratos (meaning "power" or "strength"), so it essentially means "all powers" or "all strength," reflecting its nature as a no-holds-barred combat sport.

Pankration was renowned for its minimal rules—essentially, there were only two: no biting and no eye gouging. Fighters could use punches, kicks, joint locks, and strangles, and the goal was to either force your opponent to submit or knock them out. It was a test of strength, endurance, and skill, often lasting until one combatant either surrendered or was rendered unconscious.

The sport was introduced to the Olympic Games in 648 BCE, and its popularity extended beyond Greece to other parts of the ancient world. It was considered a crucial skill for soldiers, as the techniques taught in pankration were applicable in both close-quarters combat and on the battlefield.

Although it was brutal and often resulted in serious injury, pankration was also seen as a noble and prestigious sport, with successful athletes earning great honor. The most famous pankratiasts, like Arrhachion of Figalia, were celebrated for their strength and cunning, with Arrhachion famously winning a match posthumously after his opponent strangled him, only to have Arrhachion’s death-grip force his opponent to submit.

Pankration faded after the rise of the Roman Empire, but its legacy influenced later combat sports and martial arts, including mixed martial arts (MMA) today.

24/11/2024

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A man has been left fighting for his life after being stabbed on Westminster Bridge.