Village Dojo

LGBTQ+ Martial arts. Promoting participation in martial arts for LGBTQ+ people Village Dojo started with Ikiyōyō-Ryu Ju Jutsu club in 2011 below Taurus Bar.

Bringing the benefits of martial arts training to all people, celebrating diversity and the contribution that LGBTQ+ people can make to the development of all martial arts. We invite martial arts clubs of all styles to share a welcome with LBGTQ+ people and to ensure they promote equality within classes. We intend to create Dojos in which everyone feels safe and is confident to be themselves. Mart

ial arts come from all continents and involves a wide range of techniques including striking, throwing, locking, wrestling and a variety of weapons. Many teach ancient techniques and modern self defence and encompass a variety of approaches to movement. Martial arts often involve physical contact activities and we respect that not all people feel comfortable with physical contact. When you consider which martial arts you would like to try it is a good idea to discuss contact with the instructor before you start. Some martial arts can offer many benefits through kata or form training without contact. There have been a number of martial arts clubs operating in the Gay Village over the years. We want to welcome Manchester martial arts clubs that serve the LGBTQ+ community to support each other in promoting participation.

22/07/2025

13/08/2022

🥎Calling trans, non-binary and gender diverse teenagers between 11-16!🏀

We're trying to understand young people's experiences of taking part in sports. Please fill in our survey to help us get a better understanding for our research!

Survey here: https://bit.ly/3zu8B61

26/02/2022

Updated Diversity and Inclusion page for ikiyōyō Ryu. Feel free to copy and use or adapt for your own school.

Diversity and inclusion Statement Diversity is a part of our collective richness and is celebrated within our dojo. We will strengthen our commitment to inclusion, equality and equity. We strive to ensure that the perspectives of all students and instructors irrespective of their s*x, racial or

25/02/2022

Love to our new friends and allies in France 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈❤️

24/02/2022

Our Instagram villagedojolgbt has been live for 24 hours and we are hugely grateful for translations of our core message

18/02/2022

https://outforsport.com/2022/02/18/welcome-to-london-2025-our-bid-to-host-the-eurogames/?fbclid=IwAR2KvbjrhmF3x-qS2cylTV7J3RhNGqQXFGLVL-xKk4PYlfyoMtZwYn3PXSg

Today we are delighted to unveil Out for Sport’s detailed plans to host the EuroGames in London in 2025, with the publication of our Bid Book (below). After the upheavals of Brexit and the CO…

09/02/2022

https://www.villagedojo.com/great-places-to-learn

Slowly but surely an increasing number of international martial arts clubs are showing their commitment to LGBTQI+ 🏳️‍🌈 inclusion

Please visit your country page using the links below

01/06/2021

Happy pride month!

14/04/2021

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/14/polish-activists-embrace-equality-jogging-at-pride-parades?fbclid=IwAR0JKb3RkC-4wioZnOoiN_n2a8sv0rShE9uZWnwcyOWHBpnCFcQqUPl2oRc

Campaigners stage ‘solidarity workouts’ in protest against homophobic attacks

31/03/2021

Celebrating Trans day of visibility.
How many martial arts clubs are proudly trans inclusive? Not enough! Get educated, celebrate the contribution trans people make and can make to martial arts

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