Judo
Judo roughly translates as 'gentle way' in Japanese, and though it can appear to be anything but gentle, it's skill, technique and timing that will see you gaining different colour belts as you improve.
An Overview of Judo
Judo is one of two martial arts included in the Olympics, and it is easy to try it, with all clubs registered with the British Judo Association offering free starter sessions and 'judo gi' (uniforms) to borrow.
Judo is an unarmed Olympic combat sport that demands both physical prowess and great mental discipline. It was founded by Jigoro Kano in Japan in the 1880s and has grown in popularity to become one of the most popular individual sports across the globe. Judo translates into English as "the gentle way".
Judo is the only martial art currently a part of the Paralympics. Visually Impaired or 'VI' Judo is a specially adapted form of judo for individuals with visual and other impairments.
Two players (called judoka) compete against each other on an 8m x 8m matted area for up to 5 minutes with the player scoring the most points winning the contest. Scores of varying degrees are awarded for throws, holds and more, with the coveted "ippon" score ending the contest. If the scores are level at the end of the 5 minute period the contest goes to 'golden score' with the first person to score any point winning the contest.
National Governing Bodies
British Judo Association
- Contact Name
- General Information
- Contact Email
- bja@britishjudo.org.uk
- Contact Telephone
- 0121 728 6920
Worcester Judo Club
Worcester Judo club teaches judo from age 5 years, catering for beginners to national players. Child and adult classes.
Kodokan Judo Droitwich
We are a friendly Judo Club, run by volunteers, who believe in teaching Judo in a fun but disciplined way. We teach Juniors (5 to 16 years old) and adults (16+) separately.
Our aim is to enable everyone to benefit from this great art.
Samurai Judo Club
Local Judo club with bespoke built Dojo completed in 2010, complete with sprung floor and a 250sq Meter permanent mat area,
Kazoku-Kan Judo Club
We provide a safe and fun environment to teach Judo to a variety of age groups and ability levels, from novice to advanced. We don't discriminate and we have a strict anti-bullying policy in place.
Russell Perks Martial Arts Academy
We cover all styles of martial art, Tae Kwon Do, Escrima, Jeet Kune Do, MMA, Kickboxing, Fitness classes, Krav Maga, Ladies only kickboxing, classes for 4 to 6 year olds, plus more
We have classes all week which are suitable for all ages. Call NOW for yo
Redditch Judo Kwai CIC
Redditch Judo Kwai is the only a BJA affiliated Judo club in Redditch. We are the fastest growing Judo club in the country and have achieved our club mark standard guaranteeing quality and safe coaching.
Festival Martial Arts
Fun, fitness and self defense training in mixed martial arts, kickboxing and eskrima.
British Judo Association
The British Judo Association (BJA) is the National Governing Body for the Olympic Sport of Judo in Great Britain.
SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum
A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.
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