Traditional japanese karate and jujutsu in East London, UK
www.jikankai.com
JIKAN - The House of Compassion
Jikan Dojo is an Internationally affiliated school of traditional Japanese Karate-do, Jujutsu and Self-Defence classes for all! Our goal is to spread and preserve the teachings of these traditional martial arts and in so doing foster the development of mind, body and spirit in our members. We aim to reach out to the wider community to empower the vulnerable and ment
29/07/2026
We had the best time at HYPER JAPAN in Olympia this year! 🎉
We did a main stage performance 🥋💥 and ran 5 workshops for the wider public, allowing us to introduce traditional Japanese jujutsu to many wonderful people who came from all around the country! ⛩️✨
Thank you all for your support and kindness! 🙌❤️
🗓️👀 Keep an eye out here for future events!
27/07/2026
WHY DIDN'T SAMURAI ENGAGE IN PROLONGED GROUND FIGHTING ON THE BATTLEFIELD? 🥋⚔️
In classical Japanese martial arts (koryū jūjutsu), ground techniques focused solely on immediate pins and quick finishes.
Rolling around on the dirt during a chaotic battle was considered a fatal mistake. Here is why:
👥 MULTIPLE OPPONENTS
Being stuck on the ground left a warrior completely exposed to secondary attackers. While focused on one enemy, you were an easy target for nearby soldiers with spears (yari) or swords.
🛡️ HEAVY ARMOR
Trapped beneath 20–30 kg of metal and leather, a grounded combatant was virtually helpless. An opponent could easily drive an armor-piercing dagger (yoroidōshi) directly into exposed joint gaps at the throat, armpits, or groin.
Rather than extended sport grappling, classical martial systems like Takenouchi-ryū emphasized immediate control: pin the enemy, disable them, and return to your feet as fast as humanly possible. 🏃💨
📚 SOURCES:
• Amdur, E. (2014). Old School: Essays on Japanese Martial Traditions.
• Mol, S. (2001). Classical Fighting Arts of Japan.
• Ratti, O., & Westbrook, A. (1973). Secrets of the Samurai.
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🚀 This weekend the much anticipated HYPER JAPAN festival finally returns to London! 🎉
Come join us as we run beginner friendly Japanese jujutsu workshops from Friday to Sunday!
https://hyperjapan.co.uk/workshop/jujutsu-workshop-2026/
29/03/2026
🇯🇵🇬🇧 Exciting news! We'll be hosting jujutsu workshops at the HYPER JAPAN festival this summer. With over 53,000 attendees last year, it's the largest festival of its kind in Europe. Find out more here: https://hyperjapan.co.uk/workshop/jujutsu-workshop-2026
嬉しいお知らせです！この夏、HYPER JAPANフェスティバルにて、伝統日本柔術に関するワークショップを複数開催することになりました。昨年は5万3千人以上が来場し、ヨーロッパ最大級の日本文化フェスティバルとして知られています。
03/02/2026
NEW BLOG POST: From 'JUTSU' to 'DO'
https://www.jikankai.com/single-post/from-jutsu-to-do-the-path-to-self-perfection
Within the chronicles of Japanese martial history, a profound schism exists between the art of survival and the art of living. For centuries, martial tradition was dictated by cold battlefield utility; today, we explore how that strategic application of violence was distilled into a disciplined philosophy of being.
*toryu #糸東流 #武道 #古武道 #柔術 #日本柔 #古流武術 #日本武道協会 #ロンドン #イギリス #イングランド
09/01/2026
Here's some of the benefits in karate that we've observed over the years. Can you think of any more?