New Starters
New Starters Information
New starters are always welcome, taster sessions for beginners are FREE and are run on the first class night of each month.
We will lend you a judo jacket and belt, you just need to wear tracksuit bottoms and a t-shirt - you should also bring some flip flops and a water bottle.
U12 Beginners taster sessions are run on the first Monday and Thursday of each month, from 6:15 to 7:00 pm. These sessions are suitable for younger children aged 5 to 11yrs and are aimed at developing fundamental movement skills and fitness, teaching basic throwing and grappling techniques and providing an introduction to sparring.
U16 Beginners taster sessions are run on the first Monday of each month, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. These sessions are suitable for older children aged 12 to 15yrs and are targeted at the continued development of throwing and grappling techniques and conditioning, using judo drills and sparring.
We are not currently running any sessions for adult beginners, please contact us if you wish to be added to the waiting list.
Judo training sessions typically consist of a gymnastics and fall breaking based warm-up, followed by 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 would like to take up the Olympic combat sport of judo, please contact us for more information and to book your taster session. Scroll to the end of this page for a list of taster session dates.
We will lend you a judo jacket and belt, you just need to wear tracksuit bottoms and a t-shirt - you should also bring some flip flops and a water bottle.
U12 Beginners taster sessions are run on the first Monday and Thursday of each month, from 6:15 to 7:00 pm. These sessions are suitable for younger children aged 5 to 11yrs and are aimed at developing fundamental movement skills and fitness, teaching basic throwing and grappling techniques and providing an introduction to sparring.
U16 Beginners taster sessions are run on the first Monday of each month, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. These sessions are suitable for older children aged 12 to 15yrs and are targeted at the continued development of throwing and grappling techniques and conditioning, using judo drills and sparring.
We are not currently running any sessions for adult beginners, please contact us if you wish to be added to the waiting list.
Judo training sessions typically consist of a gymnastics and fall breaking based warm-up, followed by 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 would like to take up the Olympic combat sport of judo, please contact us for more information and to book your taster session. Scroll to the end of this page for a list of taster session dates.
New Starters Form
New Starters are required to complete a New Starters Information Form.
Please complete the Personal Data, Emergency Contacts and Medical Information fields and submit to the Club Reception Desk.
Click on the button to download the 2018 Club Membership / New Starters Information Form.
Please complete the Personal Data, Emergency Contacts and Medical Information fields and submit to the Club Reception Desk.
Click on the button to download the 2018 Club Membership / New Starters Information Form.
2018 New Starters Prices
- New Starter - £5 per session
- First lesson is free, then £5 per session for an introductory period of up to 8 weeks.
- After the introductory period New Starters should take out Club Membership and move onto the member’s payment options.
- After 4 trial lessons New Starters are required to join the British Judo Association Membership (BJA membership provides personal insurance).
Club Welcome Letter
Please click on the button to download the 2018 Club Welcome Letter.
2018 Taster Session Dates
- Thursday 4 January 2018
- Thursday 1 / Monday 5 February 2018
- Thursday 1 / Monday 5 March 2018
- Monday 2 / Thursday 5 April 2018
- Thursday 3 / Monday 7 May 2018
- Monday 4 / Thursday 7 June 2018
- Monday 2 / Thursday 5 July 2018
- Thursday 2 / Monday 6 August 2018
- Monday 3 / Thursday 6 September 2018
- Monday 1 / Thursday 4 October 2018
- Thursday 1 / Monday 5 November 2018
- Monday 3 / Thursday 6 December 2018
