Judo classes are a system of unarmed combat where the aim is to grapple your opponent to the ground, and win by throwing them to the floor on their back, pinning them to the floor or performing a strangle or joint lock until they submit. The literal meaning of judo is ‘gentle way’ or ‘way of softness’.
Judo was first created by Kano Jigoro in 1882 and became an Olympic event in 1964 and is popular all over the world.
Judo is an energetic and demanding physical sports activity. Students learn a variety of techniques in order to throw their opponents to the ground with force, speed, and control.
Judo techniques help people develop basic and fundamental physical fitness, such as the development of strength, flexibility, agility, speed, dynamic and static balance, explosive power, and endurance.
Children will learn about values of perseverance, respect, loyalty, discipline as well as social skills and respect.
Judo is famous for its throws and submission holds, where skill, technique and timing, rather than the use of brute force is applied. Judo simply involves two individuals who, by gripping the judo uniform, using the forces of balance, power, and movement to attempt to subdue each other.
Judo differs from other martial arts such as Karate and Taekwondo which focus on attack and defence where as Judo is a grappling form of martial arts.
Finding a judo class or Judo club is easy on this website with judo classes for children, beginners, intermediate advanced and competition level.
Judo classes offer a means for improving physical fitness, balance, posture, physical co-ordination as well as mental, emotionally and moral awareness. Practising Judo helps create a holistic approach to life. The concept of using maximum physical efficiency can be applied to all aspects of everyday life.
Judo classes are available to all ages from children to seniors.
Confidence and self-esteem are enhanced as students progress through the grading system to ensures the next goal is always realistic and achievable. Grading ensures that all Judo students can actively compete with players of similar ability.
Judo clubs and classes are a great way to meet people and socialise, so why not join a Judo class or club today?
Enter your postcode to find a local Judo club or Judo class near you. View the profile pages of the club, classes should have a brief description to give you an idea of what the class covers - check the instructors profile for qualifications and experience.
Find Judo classes in London and other major UK cities by using the martial art search directory on this page.
