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 primary school 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. Parents/Carers of children under 12yrs are required to remain present in the dojo for the duration of the session.
U16 Beginners taster sessions are run on the first Tuesday of each month, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. These sessions are suitable for high school children aged 12 to 15yrs and are targeted at the 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 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 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 primary school 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. Parents/Carers of children under 12yrs are required to remain present in the dojo for the duration of the session.
U16 Beginners taster sessions are run on the first Tuesday of each month, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. These sessions are suitable for high school children aged 12 to 15yrs and are targeted at the 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 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 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 2018/19 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 2018/19 New Starters Information Form.
2019 New Starters Prices
- New Starter - £5 per session
- First lesson is free, then £5 per session for an introductory period of up to 4 weeks.
- After the introductory period New Starters are required to move onto the member’s payment options.
- After 4 trial lessons New Starters are required to join the British Judo Association - BJA membership provides personal insurance).
Club Welcome Letter
Please click on the button to download the Club Welcome Letter.
Upcoming Taster Session Dates
- Monday 2nd September 2019 - Children aged 5 to 11yrs
- Thursday 5th September 2019 - Children aged 5 to 11yrs
- Tuesday 1st October 2019 - New Starters aged 12 to 15yrs
- Thursday 3rd October 2019 - New Starters aged 5 to 11yrs
- Monday 7th October 2019 - New Starters aged 5 to 11yrs
- Monday 4th November 2019 - New Starters aged 5 to 11yrs
- Tuesday 5th November 2019 - New Starters aged 12 to 15yrs
- Thursday 6th November 2019 - New Starters aged 5 to 11yrs
- Monday 2nd December 2019 - New Starters aged 5 to 11yrs
- Tuesday 3rd December 2019 - New Starters aged 12 to 15yrs
- Thursday 4th December 2019 - New Starters aged 5 to 11yrs
