News, Events and FAQs

March Training Camp and Competition, 2023, Serbia

August Training Camp, 2023, Pembroke

September Training Camp, 2023, Serbia

April Training Camp, 2024, Serbia

Commonwealth Judo Championships 2024, Malta

Bronze medal for Joseph Castillo and Antonio Overend

June Judo Ranking Competitions (Malta)

Overall 2nd place as a club

Tre Torri Training Camp,2024, Italy

September 2024 competition and training camp in Belgrade, Serbia

30th September - start of Winter Timetable

October Ranking Competitions - 3rd place

November - National Championships - 1st 

November / December 2024 - Club grading

What kit do I need to buy before I start?
You will need to buy a Judogi eventually, but for your first visit, simply wear some loose fitting trousers, such as tracksuit trousers. 

For young children a karate suit is adequate, but for grown up children and adults a judogi is mandatory.

Will Judo make me stronger?
Judo is focused on technique rather than strength, however the physical training will make you feel stronger and physically fit.

Am I going to be hit or kicked?
Judo is not a sport where we hit our opponent.

Do I need to be fit to start Judo?
The sessions and instructions are tailored with the individual's fitness in mind. By time you will get fitter the more you practice.

Can Judo be used as self defense?

Judo teaches you effective throws, holds, strangles and armlocks. All of which can be applied in “real” fights.

The real strength of judo in a self defence aspect is the live training. You train in a way where you are trying to physically overcome people who are trying to do the same to you. The coordination and spatial awareness  judo players develop in their sport is both acute and applicable to self defense.  

Every session will include this sort of training.