25 years at Loyola Certified Black Belt Course

Are you looking for something exciting to do on campus? Were you a practitioner of the martial arts as a child or in high school? Or maybe you have an interest in Asian Studies, or fitness in general? If so, then the Loyola Ju-Jitsu Club has much to offer you!

Ju-Jitsu is a system of combat martial arts and philosophy used by the samurai in ancient Japan. It is also the parent art of many classical Japanese arts, such as Judo, Karate, Akido and dates back over 2500 years! The material taught in class covers throwing, grappling, striking, forms, drills, and falls. Ju-Jitsu is both a graceful and beautiful art as well as a great system of self defense. Students can be promoted in the club through the Maru Martial Arts certified Dojo under the American Ju-Jitsu Association.  Hanshi Donna Mathews is the only female in the United States
to hold the title of Hanshi. ( 9th degree) All assistant instructors are Loyola Graduates

American Ju-Jitsu Association is the only Ju-Jitsu organization in the USA officially classified by the US Government as an amateur athletic association

Students can eventually learn to use martial arts weapons such as the Jo staff, broadsword, nunchaku and other weapons. As a member of the Ju-Jitsu club you will notice your coordination, speed, flexibility, concentration and patience all increase. Whether you are searching for traditional martial arts, a sport like environment, or even a great workout, the benefits that Ju-Jitsu offers in terms of personal development are countless. Instructors from Maru Martial Arts teach the class.  This is a Certified  Black Belt Course.   If you come to class and do the work, you can have your Black Belt when you graduate.

Up-front Cost for classes

The club, now in its 25th year offers membership to all current Loyola students, alumni, staff and faculty both male and female. We currently hold class three times a week (See Schedule or go to Update page), in the studio 207 2nd floor of the Fitness and Aquatic Center. Please feel free to stop by a class and see what truly goes on inside the club.

Long Pants and crew neck T-shirts are required for participation.

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We Also teach Self Defense Classes
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