Barnet Judo - the new name for Lyonsdown Judo Club
After 25 years Lyonsdown Judo Club has changed it’s name to Barnet Judo and merged with Alexandra Park Judo Club to form one of London's largest BJC Judo Clubs.
Hosaka Sensei announcement
It is with regret that I have to announce that Mr. Akinori Hosaka, Kodokan 8th Dan, died over the Easter weekend. Mr. Hosaka was a personal friend to many of our club members and was an honorary member of Barnet Judo Club.
Barnet Judo has been teaching and coaching Judo for many years in Barnet, North London, catering for those who want to participate in judo as recreational or as an elite sport.
The current club structure has highly qualified coaches both teaching beginners and also coaching more experienced judoka who are in training for national competitions.
Judo at Barnet Judo is taught traditionally under the guidance of the British Judo Council.
Judo was formulated by Jigaro Kano in Japan over 100 years ago and we at Barnet Judo believe that the traditions, history and ideals of the original founder are as important today as they were when Judo was first conceived.
Apart from the obvious benefits that can be obtained by practising judo like general well being and fitness, judo can improve other individual skills like - Self-confidence, mental maturity and strength, discipline and dedication and a sense of community.
You will never know if you like judo until you try it out - all the instructors at Barnet Judo will be only too delighted to talk to you about all that we offer - so come all and take a look.
Barnet Judo is a member of the British Judo Council.
Barnet Judo is working towards Sport England Clubmark accreditation.
Barnet Judo is awarded Celebration of Sport 2009 "Club of the Year" runner up by Barnet London Borough.