Judo is a great sport for everyone
?     from school age to any age
?     from fully able to special needs

Judo offers
?      Levels of activity from recreational to excellence
?      Improved fitness, confidence and awareness
?      equality and fair play

WHAT IS JUDO?
Judo has its roots in ju-jitsu which goes back many centuries in Japanese history when is was a brutal and often lethal method of self defence and unarmed combat. Judo was established as a modern physical activity when in 1882, Professor Jigoro Kano founded his Kodokan Judo.

There are now nearly 1,000 Judo clubs registered with the British Judo Association in the United Kingdom.

Since the inclusion of Judo in the 1964 Olympic Games it has been regarded as a modern Olympic combat sport.

HOW CAN I JOIN A JUDO CLUB?
It is most important to start correctly with a qualified Judo Coach. The British Judo Association is the official Governing Body for Judo in the United Kingdom. Clubs registered with the British Judo Association provide qualified coaches and you can obtain an up-to-date list of such clubs in your area from the Association Head Office or from our Online Clubs Listing.

HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO DO JUDO?
Judo training can start at any age. BJA members ranged from five to 85. As for starting Judo later in life, whilst one might not expect to reach Olympic standard there are still goals to be achieved. The BJA Dan Grade Register has on record a man who started Judo aged 54 and in eight years achieved his 1st Dan black belt.

DOES JUDO GET YOU FIT?
Judo is an ideal form of physical education. The beginner concentrates on getting the technique right, and during this process inevitably improves general fitness. The bonus is stamina improvement which equips on better for the rigors of day to day life. When asked about the extraordinary fitness he displayed on winning the British and European "Superstars" titles Brian Jacks attributed it all to his former Judo training

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