New Starters
Safe Return to Judo - May 2021 Update
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Return To Play Roadmap
In accordance with UK Gov Covid guidence we returned to indoor training on 12 April, in accordance with Step two of the British Judo Return To Play plan. Due to restriced group numbers all of our classes for May and June are full. If you wish to start judo in July please sumbit a New Starters Request Form. Spectators are not permitted in the Sports Centre, we hope to be able to welcome spectators back to the dojo from 21 June. Until then parents and guardians can wait in the car park. Parking is free, you will need to enter your car registration into the Parking Eye system to avoid a fine. |
New Starters Information
New starters are always welcome and we cater for children as young as 5yrs old. Taster sessions for junior beginners are FREE and are run in the first week of each month.
We will lend you a judo jacket and belt each session for the first four weeks trial period, all you need is a t-shirt and tracksuit bottoms (no zips or poppers) or leggings (no shorts) - you should also bring some clean flip flops or crocs and a full water bottler.
If you decide to continue with judo after the trial period you will be required to take a British Judo membership and purchase a judo uniform. We hold club stock of beginner’s judogi and sell these at reduced prices to our members; a beginner’s judogi costs just £20.
Judo training sessions typically consist of a gymnastics and fall breaking based warm-up, followed by technical instruction and skill drills to practice throwing and grappling techniques and then some sparring - The video near the bottom of this page should give you an idea of what to expect from your first judo session.
If you interested in starting the Olympic sport of judo, please submit a New Starters Request Form to book your taster session or to request additional information.
We are not currently running any adult beginners sessions, please contact us if you wish to be added to the waiting list.
We will lend you a judo jacket and belt each session for the first four weeks trial period, all you need is a t-shirt and tracksuit bottoms (no zips or poppers) or leggings (no shorts) - you should also bring some clean flip flops or crocs and a full water bottler.
If you decide to continue with judo after the trial period you will be required to take a British Judo membership and purchase a judo uniform. We hold club stock of beginner’s judogi and sell these at reduced prices to our members; a beginner’s judogi costs just £20.
Judo training sessions typically consist of a gymnastics and fall breaking based warm-up, followed by technical instruction and skill drills to practice throwing and grappling techniques and then some sparring - The video near the bottom of this page should give you an idea of what to expect from your first judo session.
If you interested in starting the Olympic sport of judo, please submit a New Starters Request Form to book your taster session or to request additional information.
We are not currently running any adult beginners sessions, please contact us if you wish to be added to the waiting list.
New Starters Information Form
New Starters are required to complete a New Starter Information Form.
Please complete and submit to the Club Membership Secretary; It is important to complete ALL fields, particularly contact and medical information.
Click on the button below to download the New Starter Form.
Please complete and submit to the Club Membership Secretary; It is important to complete ALL fields, particularly contact and medical information.
Click on the button below to download the New Starter Form.
New Starters Terms & Conditions
- The first trial lesson is free for New Starters, then £5 per session for an introductory period of 4 weeks (after which New Starters are required to move on to the monthly club membership packages).
- New starters are covered by the club's insurance for the first four weeks, after this period they are required to join the British Judo Association (BJA membership provides insurance plus access to gradings and events).
Click on the buttons below for more information on Club and BJA membership:
Club Welcome Letter
Please click on the button below to download the Club Welcome Letter: