This is the first National event of the Jitsu calendar. All clubs are invited to take part in this 2 day event, with training, competitions and an exclusive social venue on Saturday evening.
Held in November, the Atemi Nationals are at the heart of what we do, beginners can compete in a safe and controlled environment, whilst the Sunday sees a fantastic display of skill by all instructors in the open competition.
The competition is compliemented by 2 mornings of instruction from the Foundation most senior teachers.
This event gets bigger each year. Speak to your club instructor and committee to ensure you book your places early.
The competitions are now BUCS endorsed (For BUCS results and article on the event click here) , so if you are at a university club, your AU may be happy to provide additional support.
Atemi Nationals - Nov 2006 Report & Results
This year was our biggest year ever in the history of the Jitsu Foundation, we had 963 students attending from 90 university & town clubs. Two full days of martial arts action, training under the Foundations most senior instructors, promotional awards and a fantastic demonstration of the by the international junior demo teams.
Open Competition Results
- Paul Burden Jacobs Wells
- Dave Yates Leeds
- John Martinez University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
Grades Competition Results
Novice Category
- Georgia Brooks University of Brighton
- Miles Riley University of Wolverhampton
- Ben Cooper University of Nottingham
Yellow Belt Category
- Adam Slawson Northumbira University
- Jack Crease University of Sheffield
- Ian Bradley Queen Mary University of London
Orange Belt Category
- Mikhail Vishnyakov University of Bristol
- Nicholas Milillo Leeds
- Alexander Pimto Leeds
Green Belt Category
- Nicola Richardson University of Bath
- Yangshan Xiong Manchester Metropolitan University
- Honor Baldry Leeds
Purple Belt Category
- Sam Dunn Bournemouth Town
- Susan Lower Imperial College London
- Gemma Regan Archway
Light Blue Belt Category
- Frederic Stains Napier University
- Ary Dias Kings College London
- Keith Newman Brunel University
Dark Blue Belt Category
- Oliur Rahman University of Westminster
- Robert Lecomber University of Plymouth
- Rosanna Smith City of London
Brown Belt Category
- Oliver Strother University of Nottingham
- Bevis Man Goldsmith University of London
- Marianne Jacobsen University of London Union
Club Shield
- Leeds
- University of Nottingham
Atemi Nationals - Nov 2005 Report & Results
This year was our biggest year ever in the history of the Jitsu Foundation, we had 870 students attending from over 79 university & town clubs. Two full days of martial arts action, training under the Foundations most senior instructors, a Dan grading, promotional awards and a fantastic demonstration of the Nage-no-kata by Eric Lau, Irfan Badakshi, Mark Brown & Daniel Banks.
Open Competition Results
- Eric Lau Aston University
- Dan Banks University of Plymouth
- Nigel Price Kings College London
Grades Competition Results
Novice Category
- Dean Wong Liverpool John Moores University
- Richard Wong University College London
- Steve Crump University of Plymouth
Yellow Belt Category
- Jamie Campbell University of Brighton
- Alex McEntyre University of Oxford
- Nikesh Dattani Kings College London
Orange Belt Category
- Natalie Lockyer University of Reading
- Thomas Lyttelton University of Bristol
- Simon Alstrop Loughborough University
Green Belt Category
- Thea Morgan University College London
- Frederic Stains Napier University
- Richard Howells Bridgenorth Town
Purple Belt Category
- Suzannah Merchant University of Oxford
- Keith Newman Brunel University
- Lewis Vanhisbergh University of Nottingham
Light Blue Belt Category
- Aytekin Can University of Westminster
- William Willshere University of Plymouth
- Yella Martin Moorgate Town
Dark Blue Belt Category
- Bevis Man University College London
- Johann Foo Imperial College London
- Andreas Stylianou University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
Brown Belt Category
- Simon Curry University of Huddersfield
- Liam Cadman University College London
- Ranjan Guha Manchester Metropolitan University
Club Shield
- University College London
- Jointly University of Oxford & University of Plymouth
