CROYDON JUDO CLUB

6-week Junior / Adult

Beginner Course

Monday

(next course starts 17 April)

6:30 to 7:45pm

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Periodically run courses open to players aged 8 to 15 (Junior) and 16+(Adult), with little or no previous judo experience (Junior and Adult players taught separately). Each class includes a gentle warm-up, to help develop movement, flexibility and agility. This is followed by Ukemi-waza (landing techniques) tachi-waza (standing techniques) and ne-waza (groundwork techniques).

 

All players must attend a minimum of 5 out of the 6 classes, and be able to demonstrate their techniques, to progress to a general class.

 

The course fee (£60 juniors / £80 seniors) includes a new gi (jacket, trousers and belt).

 

Complete the registration and we’ll be in touch with course details approx. one month prior to the commencement of the next course.

Infant (Sho) Class

Tuesday & Thursday

5:30 to 6:15pm

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Open to players aged 5, 6 and 7, whether they are first-time beginners or existing judoka.

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We work through the Judo fundamentals, with the emphasis on fun. Progressing through the ‘Sho’ grading system to engage, motivate and encourage flexibility, agility and movement, whilst instilling discipline and the fundamentals for great judo from the very start. All students learn the basics of good posture and movement and safe ukemi (landing techniques) along with throws and hold downs.

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To join us, complete the registration above; approval normally takes less than 24 hours.

Juniors (Mon) Class

Tuesday & Thursday

6:30 to 7:30pm

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Open to players aged 8 to 15, from those who have just completed a beginner course to those with greater experience.

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These classes engage and motivate children from their early Judo years, as they progress through the ‘Mon’ grading system; improving movement, flexibility and agility, whilst adding technical skills from the very start.

 

All students learn the basics of good judo - posture and movement through safe ukemi (landing techniques), throws and hold downs and progress through to combination techniques, countering an opponent's attack, and transitioning from standing to groundwork.

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To join us, complete the registration above; approval normally takes less than 24 hours.

Junior Advanced

Wednesday

6:00 to 7:15pm

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Open to 10 – 15yr olds, these classes provide training for those who wish to develop their judo technique, physical strength, agility, co-ordination, and general fitness. This session is for our slightly older junior players (12 – 15yrs), whatever their grade, as they develop their skills for competition, or simply wish to put a bit more focus into their club randori. 10 and 11 year olds are also welcome, but must be 7th Mon (Orange, 1 tab) or above.

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Each class starts with a dynamic warm-up, which includes strength, mobility, and cardio training. One tachi-waza and one ne-waza technique will be covered every three weeks, focusing on the adaption to different entries, situations, movements, combinations, and the transition from standing to groundwork. Players are supported to develop their own toki-waza (preferred technique) and associated strategies, as they explore the competitive aspects of Judo, and discuss the rules of the sport. Standing and groundwork randori conclude each session, enabling players to confidently develop their fighting skills.

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To join us, complete the registration above; approval normally takes less than 24 hours.

Adult Class

Tuesday & Thursday

7:45 to 10:00pm

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Tuesday

Open to all players 16yrs and above, these classes provide training suitable for less experienced through to highly experienced players.

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Each class helps develop endurance and ballistic fitness, dynamic strength, agility and stamina. Standing, transition and groundwork techniques are taught and developed through repeated uchikomi and nagekomi (sometimes using crash mats). Tachiwaza and newaza randori are undertaken to develop application of technique, and a stretch-focused cooldown concludes the session.

 

Thursday

 

Open to all over 16's, these classes provide training suitable for less experienced through to highly experienced players.

 

This class has a strong focus on judo fitness and conditioning. The warm-up includes elements designed to increase endurance and ballistic stamina. Uchikomi is undertaken using uke (partner) resistance) and ‘pyramid’ formation (i.e. high to low / low to high reps) exercises. Nagekomi and short-burst randori are undertaken to develop dynamic application of technique, finishing off with a stretch-focused cooldown.

 

To join us, complete the registration above; approval normally takes less than 24 hours.

Adult Beginner / Returner

Wednesday

7:30 to 8:45pm

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Open to all players over 16yrs, these classes are aimed at new or returning players who wish to learn or remind themselves of the principles of breakfalls, standing / groundwork technique and light randori (free practice), whilst building fitness, agility, and stamina. This class can be a great way to start / return to judo and can be used in isolation or in addition to Tuesday and Thursday Senior classes.

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Each class starts with a warm-up (each player can adapt the intensity and pace to their ability), followed by one tachi-waza (standing technique) and one ne-waza (groundwork technique) covered in detail. The focus is on the discovery / re-discover and expansion of technical knowledge, whilst ensuring players understand the basic rules of the sport. Standing and / or groundwork randori conclude each session, enabling players to confidently use the techniques they have learnt in a safe and enjoyable environment.

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To join us, complete the registration above; approval normally takes less than 24 hours.

Junior - Randori & Competition Skills

Sunday

10:00 to 11.30am Juniors (6 – 15yrs)

 

Open to all 6 – 15yr olds, these classes start with a warm-up, including some standing and groundwork technique practice, followed by a variety of free-practice options to help those who wish to simply enjoy club randori, and those wishing to enter competitions.

 

Competition skills, including mat etiquette, scoring, penalty application and time-management are also be covered.

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All player must hold a BJA license.

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To join us, complete the registration above; approval normally takes less than 24 hours.

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