The Jitsu Foundation is an organisation with over a hundred clubs in the UK that teaches the modern and unique Shorinji Kan system of Jiu Jitsu. With over 3000 active members and several hundred instructors - including specialists in modern sport forms, traditional forms, weapons training, First Aid and Shiatsu.

The Jitsu Foundation is the largest single-style Jiu Jitsu organisation in Britain.

The Jitsu Foundation, is a progressive martial arts organisation. We acknowledge the history and practice of traditional martial arts, but place them in a modern setting for a modern changing society. Many people come to Jitsu for self defence, others have different technical and spiritual goals. We will help you to strive to reach them, though they will all require effort, hard work and commitment.

We pride ourselves on the Foundation being a friendly and inspiring place to train in martial arts and for having a very strong social scene at every level, from club and region to country. Everyone who trains with us is part of the Jitsu Foundation, It is made up and run by training members and instructors, lead by the Tertiary Board. If you are a new member, welcome.