In Australia, International Jujutsu Institute classes are held in Canberra, Queanbeyan and Newcastle.
Do you (or your kids!) want to try out jujutsu in a mixed-gender environment? We run introductory courses throughout the year:
Canberra: To check out the next introductory course for adults, go to: ANU Sport — Intro to Jujutsu
Queanbeyan juniors (ages 7-16): Click here to check out junior class term dates
Queanbeyan adults (ages 17+): We welcome new students to our regular classes throughout the year. To find out more, contact us!
Newcastle: We welcome new adult students to our regular classes throughout the year. To find out more, contact us!
ANU Jujutsu Club, Canberra
The ANU Jujutsu Club has been affiliated with the ANU since 1976 — nearly 50 years! It is the only martial arts club to have won the ANU Club of the Year award twice.
Class times: Monday and Wednesday, from 7.30 to 8.30pm (20 January to 3 December 2025)
Location: Dojo Room, David Cocking Sports and Recreation Centre (DCSRC), Australian National University, Acton, ACT
Senior instructors:
Neil Phillips, JP — 9th dan (red belt) IJJI Jujutsu, National Coaching Accreditation Program (Level 4 — Advanced Coach, Jujutsu), 2000 Australian Sports Medal
Daniel Parker — 7th dan (red and white belt) IJJI Jujutsu, National Coaching Accreditation Program (Level 3 — Senior Coach, Jujutsu)
You will also be taught by other coaches who are all accredited through the Australian Sports Commission National Coaching Accreditation Program (NCAP).
Contact: Benjamin Bildstein — ANUJJC President
Email: anuexec@ijji.org.au
Phone: (+61) 408 134 466
Queanbeyan Jujutsu Club
The Meidokan Dojo is the headquarters for the International Jujutsu Institute.
Junior class times (ages 7-16): Tuesday and Thursday, from 6.00 to 7.00pm
Adult class times (ages 17+): Tuesday and Thursday, from 7.00 to 8.00pm (28 January to 18 December 2025)
Location: Meidokan Dojo, 36 Atkinson Street, Queanbeyan, NSW
Senior instructors:
Neil Phillips, JP — 9th dan (red belt) IJJI Jujutsu, National Coaching Accreditation Program (Level 4 — Advanced Coach, Jujutsu), 2000 Australian Sports Medal
Daniel Parker — 7th dan (red and white belt) IJJI Jujutsu, National Coaching Accreditation Program (Level 3 — Senior Coach, Jujutsu)
You will also be taught by other coaches who are all accredited through the Australian Sports Commission National Coaching Accreditation Program (NCAP).
Contact: Daniel Parker — Senior Instructor
Email: queanbeyan@ijji.org.au
Mobile: (+61) 432 817 192
The University of Newcastle Jujutsu Club
Class times: Monday and Thursday, from 7.00 to 8.30pm
Location: Studio 2 at The Forum Sports and Aquatic Centre, University of Newcastle, Newcastle
Senior and assistant instructor:
Dr Amy Stokoe, 6th dan (red and white belt) IJJI Jujutsu, National Coaching Accredication Program Level 3 (Senior Coach) — Jujutsu
Dr Leandra Charles, 1st dan (black belt), National Coaching Accredication Program Level 2 (Coach) — Jujutsu
Contact: Dr Amy Stokoe — Senior Instructor
Email: a_stokoe@hotmail.com
Mobile: (+61) 400 464 892
