NORWICH PREMIER JUDO CLUB

Est. 1959

CLASSES

We offer classes for both juniors and seniors. The junior classes are for anyone aged 8-16 years old, and the senior classes are for those aged 16 years and older.

All seniors are welcome to train on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, but Saturday morning classes are randori sessions for experienced club members.

If you would like to attend please contact us via email, social media, or come down to the club when we have a class running, we look forward to seeing you.

Timetable

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

What is Judo?

Judo is a martial art, combat and olympic sport created in 1882 by Kanō Jigorō. With focus on randori (free-sparring), the goal of Judo is to beat your opponents by throwing them onto their backs, pinning them, or submitting them with chokes and arm locks.

See the IJF's quick guide to Judo video for a good summary of the fundamentals of Judo.

I am a beginner. Where do I start?

Beginners between the ages of 8 and 16 should come to the junior class on Thursday evening. Those aged 16+ are welcome to join either of our senior classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The club will provide training insurance for the first four weeks from your first class, after this, you must get a BJA licence.

For your first class wear comfortable clothing with no zips or attachments that could tear the mats, and indoor footwear for wearing off the mat. You will be provided with a 'Gi' jacket to wear. Bring a bottle of water and a means of payment for your class, this is either paid via cash or bank transfer. Change will be available for those paying in cash.

How do I join the club?

All Judo players are welcome to train at the club. There are no contracts, or minimum terms and you can pay either per class, or per month. The monthly option provides a small discount for juniors who attend weekly and for seniors who attend more than four classes a month.

Can I compete?

There are competitions throughout the area, the United Kingdom and beyond. Many are open to Kyu grades (coloured belts) as well as Dan grades (black belts).

Please discuss competing with one of our coaches, they will assess your readiness for competition, help you find suitable competitions and offer advice for preparation.

Please note, you must be a member of the BJA to compete.

Am I too old for Judo?

Although Judo is a physically demanding sport, it is suitable for people of any age and many of our experienced club members started later in life and continue to train and compete in their 50s and 60s.

MEMBERSHIP & PRICING

All judo players are welcome to train at the club, the only requirement for membership is a valid BJA licence which will provide you with training insurance and allows you to grade and take part in competitions.

Beginners will have their training insurance covered by the club for the first four weeks. After this you have the option of signing up for a free introductory membership, which will cover training insurance for an extra month before needing to sign up for a full membership. Click here for more information.

There are two payment options available, per class or per month. The monthly option provides a small discount for juniors who attend weekly and for seniors who attend more than four classes a month. There are no contracts or minimum terms if you are paying monthly.

The current methods of payment available to you are cash, bank transfer, or standing order for monthly payments. If you are paying cash, change is available.

Juniors

8 - 16 years

Seniors

16+ years

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