If you are thinking about trying ju-jitsu for the first time take a look at our introductory video - all of us started where you are now.

Strength to strength
We are a highly successful ju-jitsu and social club with a multi-national, diverse and friendly membership. The name is taken from the Japanese words meaning 'stone' and 'wall' and, since 1994, we have been pushing limits and setting new boundaries for our members and gay (and straight) people in sports.

Our success, as a club, is due to the supportive and fun atmosphere we create in our classes and in our social gatherings. We welcome anyone who wants to learn ju-jitsu and enjoys a bit of social in pubs, restaurants, parties and group trips.

What's in it for YOU....
Most people come to Ishigaki for the following reasons:

• an interest in learning a martial art.
• to be more confident.
• an environment that supports them and understands their needs.
• to make new friends.
• for high training standards and tuition.

You are welcome to come to any of our training sessions. Some people prefer to watch, naturally, we recommend you give it a try.

Please let us know before you come along by email or phone.

FTM London meets monthly on the first Saturday of each month at Trinity Unitied Reformed Church in Camden.

We know that coming to your first meeting might seem a bit daunting so please remember we are more than happy to meet up with someone coming along for the first time before the meeting. Just give us a call or send us an email.

The main meeting is from 7 - 8.45 and is for FTM's only. This is because we want to have a safe space where we can talk about anything without worrying that we might be offending someone in the group who may not be trans. We welcome significant others, friends family and allies (SOFFA's) to attend the SOFFA's group (see the 'Support for SOFFA's page on the left hand menu), and everyone is welcome for social time from 8.45 onwards.

You don't have to be a member to attend the group and there is no charge for your first meeting.

In Manchester we meet in Wilbraham Saint Ninian's United Reformed Church in Chorlton, about 4 miles south of the city centre, and we offer a warm welcome to our services and meetings.

Our main service is held on Sunday afternoons at 4.30pm.

Our Sunday service is designed to be celebrative and to appeal to folk from a range of different church backgrounds as well as to those for whom spirituality is new.

We are a friendly church and after worship - which usually lasts just one hour - we invite everyone to join us for refreshments and fellowship.

If you are thinking about trying ju-jitsu for the first time take a look at our introductory video - all of us started where you are now.

Strength to strength
We are a highly successful ju-jitsu and social club with a multi-national, diverse and friendly membership. The name is taken from the Japanese words meaning 'stone' and 'wall' and, since 1994, we have been pushing limits and setting new boundaries for our members and gay (and straight) people in sports.

Our success, as a club, is due to the supportive and fun atmosphere we create in our classes and in our social gatherings. We welcome anyone who wants to learn ju-jitsu and enjoys a bit of social in pubs, restaurants, parties and group trips.

What's in it for YOU....
Most people come to Ishigaki for the following reasons:

• an interest in learning a martial art.
• to be more confident.
• an environment that supports them and understands their needs.
• to make new friends.
• for high training standards and tuition.

You are welcome to come to any of our training sessions. Some people prefer to watch, naturally, we recommend you give it a try.

Please let us know before you come along by email or phone.

We meet at 8.00 pm on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month.

We have a new permanent home at the Equator Bar, 123 Hurst Street, Birmingham B5 6SE. It's right in the middle of Birmingham's gay village centred around Hurst St. and close to Missing, Angel Cafe Bar and the Village Inn.

There are basic changing facilities at Equator and it is a smart, intimate and friendly bar. There is an NCP car-park very nearby in Bromsgrove Street which is well-lit and has good security.

It's a fast growing and very friendly group whose aim is to encourage girls to gain greater confidence. We are always happy to welcome newcomers and all of us remember both the elation and the fear of our first time out.

We frequently arrange trips out to city centre restaurants usually followed by a visit to a club. Many of our members meet up in the city for a night out together. We also encourage links with other groups by visiting them and we welcome guests from other groups.

We welcome all people who wish to join us while we are all on our own personal journeys of discovery.

Please note on the first Tuesday of the month we meet at 4pm - 7pm, after which we will be heading towards our monthly Posh Nosh dinner. Please check the events page for details.

On all other Tuesdays, opening times are from 2.30pm - 5.30pm.

If you are thinking about trying ju-jitsu for the first time take a look at our introductory video - all of us started where you are now.

Strength to strength
We are a highly successful ju-jitsu and social club with a multi-national, diverse and friendly membership. The name is taken from the Japanese words meaning 'stone' and 'wall' and, since 1994, we have been pushing limits and setting new boundaries for our members and gay (and straight) people in sports.

Our success, as a club, is due to the supportive and fun atmosphere we create in our classes and in our social gatherings. We welcome anyone who wants to learn ju-jitsu and enjoys a bit of social in pubs, restaurants, parties and group trips.

What's in it for YOU....
Most people come to Ishigaki for the following reasons:

• an interest in learning a martial art.
• to be more confident.
• an environment that supports them and understands their needs.
• to make new friends.
• for high training standards and tuition.

You are welcome to come to any of our training sessions. Some people prefer to watch, naturally, we recommend you give it a try.

Please let us know before you come along by email or phone.

If you are thinking about trying ju-jitsu for the first time take a look at our introductory video - all of us started where you are now.

Strength to strength
We are a highly successful ju-jitsu and social club with a multi-national, diverse and friendly membership. The name is taken from the Japanese words meaning 'stone' and 'wall' and, since 1994, we have been pushing limits and setting new boundaries for our members and gay (and straight) people in sports.

Our success, as a club, is due to the supportive and fun atmosphere we create in our classes and in our social gatherings. We welcome anyone who wants to learn ju-jitsu and enjoys a bit of social in pubs, restaurants, parties and group trips.

What's in it for YOU....
Most people come to Ishigaki for the following reasons:

• an interest in learning a martial art.
• to be more confident.
• an environment that supports them and understands their needs.
• to make new friends.
• for high training standards and tuition.

You are welcome to come to any of our training sessions. Some people prefer to watch, naturally, we recommend you give it a try.

Please let us know before you come along by email or phone.

Support Group Meetings at The Temple Centre, Nottingham Road Nuthall Nottingham , on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. The evening runs from 8pm until 11pm and changing facilities are available.

If you are thinking about trying ju-jitsu for the first time take a look at our introductory video - all of us started where you are now.

Strength to strength
We are a highly successful ju-jitsu and social club with a multi-national, diverse and friendly membership. The name is taken from the Japanese words meaning 'stone' and 'wall' and, since 1994, we have been pushing limits and setting new boundaries for our members and gay (and straight) people in sports.

Our success, as a club, is due to the supportive and fun atmosphere we create in our classes and in our social gatherings. We welcome anyone who wants to learn ju-jitsu and enjoys a bit of social in pubs, restaurants, parties and group trips.

What's in it for YOU....
Most people come to Ishigaki for the following reasons:

• an interest in learning a martial art.
• to be more confident.
• an environment that supports them and understands their needs.
• to make new friends.
• for high training standards and tuition.

You are welcome to come to any of our training sessions. Some people prefer to watch, naturally, we recommend you give it a try.

Please let us know before you come along by email or phone.

In Manchester we meet in Wilbraham Saint Ninian's United Reformed Church in Chorlton, about 4 miles south of the city centre, and we offer a warm welcome to our services and meetings.

Our main service is held on Sunday afternoons at 4.30pm.

Our Sunday service is designed to be celebrative and to appeal to folk from a range of different church backgrounds as well as to those for whom spirituality is new.

We are a friendly church and after worship - which usually lasts just one hour - we invite everyone to join us for refreshments and fellowship.

If you are thinking about trying ju-jitsu for the first time take a look at our introductory video - all of us started where you are now.

Strength to strength
We are a highly successful ju-jitsu and social club with a multi-national, diverse and friendly membership. The name is taken from the Japanese words meaning 'stone' and 'wall' and, since 1994, we have been pushing limits and setting new boundaries for our members and gay (and straight) people in sports.

Our success, as a club, is due to the supportive and fun atmosphere we create in our classes and in our social gatherings. We welcome anyone who wants to learn ju-jitsu and enjoys a bit of social in pubs, restaurants, parties and group trips.

What's in it for YOU....
Most people come to Ishigaki for the following reasons:

• an interest in learning a martial art.
• to be more confident.
• an environment that supports them and understands their needs.
• to make new friends.
• for high training standards and tuition.

You are welcome to come to any of our training sessions. Some people prefer to watch, naturally, we recommend you give it a try.

Please let us know before you come along by email or phone.

The Crown Inn Public House,
40 Curzon Street,
Derby.
Derbyshire DE1 1LL.

Here you will find a warm friendly atmosphere with only background music, so talking is not drowned out. Being T friendly means that other events at the premises are open to us if required.

Our meeetings are on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 8pm onward. There are changing facilities if needed, and car parking outside is free. If you are unsure about entering alone we are happy to come and walk in with you.

We welcome all people who wish to join us while we are all on our own personal journeys of discovery.

Please note on the first Tuesday of the month we meet at 4pm - 7pm, after which we will be heading towards our monthly Posh Nosh dinner. Please check the events page for details.

On all other Tuesdays, opening times are from 2.30pm - 5.30pm.

Partners are also most welcome at the meetings
The Renaissance group that meet here has over 100 members with 24 to 34 Tgirls (and the occasional F2M) at most meetings. The membership is a great mix of ages and TVs & TSs. If you haven't been to a meeting, do come along and meet us, you can be sure of a warm welcome

Renaissance is taken from the French for Re-Birth: our group was formed to help trans people to come out and be themselves in a safe environment and find support in their journey. The group started over 18 years ago with only 6 people at the first meeting.

The first meeting was organised by Suzanne Dee Gallagher at a friends beauty salon in a small town north of Preston, handy for both Preston and the Fylde coast. From the first meeting Renaissance has always welcomed both Transsexuals (TSs) and Transvestites (TVs).

The owner of the salon gave the group its name – Renaissance.

Meetings are currently held in Blackpool at the The Gynway.

Myself and my partner Petra provide both the Venue and Refreshments for group meetings. The group does not have a committee and remains very informal. Its been a successful formula with Renaissance now established as one of the main Trans venues in the North West.

There is a small admission charge on meeting nights to cover costs of the food, tea / coffee and of course the venue.

The meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, starting round 6pm.Overnight accommodation is available, recommend early booking [stayovers can of course be extended as required]