Welcome to Louisville Ju Jitsu

We are proud to be a branch dojo of the Niseido® Ju Jitsu Federation and one of the few "traditional" ju jitsu schools in the Louisville, Kentucky area.

Ju Jitsu is one of the oldest martial arts known, dating back to the 1500s and the days of the Samurai warriors of Japan. Founded in 1974, as Nisei Goshin Jitsu, Niseido® Ju Jitsu is a modern version of this ancient martial art, encompassing Nage Waza (Judo throws), Kansetsu Waza (Joint Locking), Shime Waza (chokes), Gatame Waza (ground fighting), and Goshin Jutsu (self defense).

Our classes integrate traditional Japanese Ju Jitsu with a modern training concept. In every class we practice striking techniques, movement drills, rolling and falling. Throwing techniques, joint locking techniques, strangulation, and holding techniques are the infrastructure of our self-defense training and are practiced every class!

We regularly practice 3 different styles of fighting, Kumite (sparring), Randori (Judo play), and gatame waza (ground fighting).

Most initial questions regarding our style and our club can be answered on our Frequently Asked Questions page, however, feel free to give us a call at (502) 426-6322, or e-mail us. We'd love to have you join us to see if Niseido® Ju Jitsu is the right art for you.