Highbury Jiu Jitsu

‍City of London Academy Highbury Grove, 8 Highbury Grove, N5 2EQ

At Highbury Jiu Jitsu Club we teach Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and practical self defence suitable for anyone; any size, weight or strength
We are based in Highbury, Islington, where we offer martial arts classes to juniors aged 8-17 and adults 18+‍

‍Tuesdays :
Adults 7pm - 9pm

‍Cost :
£8 per session‍

‍Wednesdays :
Juniors 6pm - 7.30pm
Adults 7.30pm - 9pm‍

‍Cost :
£20 per calendar month
£8 per session‍

‍Beginners are welcome and your first session is FREE! To start your free trial class complete the online form*

A student fighting for a standing submission

Intro to Jiu Jitsu at Highbury

Watch our video showing various jiu jitsu techniques below! If this video does not load, you can watch it here

How do I start? Complete the online form then contact us to confirm your interest

Club News

12 November 2025 : Both adult and Junior sessions are back in our regular room at Highbury Grove School (the Gymnasium) after a temporary room change due to refurbishment works. Adult spaces remain available but we have paused taking on new junior starters for the remainder of the year.

23rd October 2025 : We will be training in a different room (Drama/Performance studio) until November 5th as our regular room is undergoing refurbishment works. Adult spaces are available whilst our juniors class remains full. When you arrive at the venue please ask reception to direct you to the temporary room.

7th October 2025 : Blue belt course takes place at our dojo on Saturday 11th October from 12pm-2pm