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

8th April 2026 : We will be training throughout the Easter holiday period. There is also a regional ground fighting competition taking place on Tuesday 14th April from 7pm-9pm.

23rd March 2026 : Congratulations to all Highbury members who passed their grading this weekend. New belts will be awarded this week at the Tuesday session. There will be no adult class on Wednesday 25th March. Wednesday classes will resume on 1st April.

2nd March 2026 : London pre-grading takes place this Sunday (8th March) at the Flaxman Sports Centre. Start time is 12pm for all candidates.