HOW DO I START?
Just turn up to one of our sessions and give it a go, we have a number of Judo suits which can be loaned for the session. If you don't feel like trying it straight away just come and watch and get an idea of what's involved.
HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO DO JUDO?
Judo training can start at any age. BJA members range 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.
WHAT ABOUT UNDER EIGHT YEAR OLDS?
On advice from out Medical Commission the BJA does not allow contest for under eight year-olds. We do however accept children from 6 years onwards at the club's training sessions where they learn a range of techniques and skills suitable for their age.
DO WOMEN DO JUDO?
They most certainly do. Some of Britain's most succesful judo stars have been women, for example Kate Howey World Champion and 92 Olympic Bronze medallist, Karina Bryant Senior European Champion, Double Junior World & Junior European Champion , Nicola Fairbrother MBE 92 Olympic Silver medallist ,Sharon Rendle MBE 92 Olympic Bronze medallist and former World Champion who is currently coach to the Australian Womens Team. Diane Bell former World and European Champion who is currently British Senior Womens Coach and Hull's own Karen Briggs MBE four times World and seven times European Champion.
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 one better for the rigors of day to day life.