YOUR FIRST SESSION.
New to Judo? Good. You don’t need to know the terminology, the etiquette or what happens next. We’ll help you with all of it.
WHAT TO EXPECT ↓KEEP IT SIMPLE.
Your first visit doesn’t need to feel complicated. Turn up, say hello and we’ll take it from there.
YOUR FIRST
SESSION IS FREE.
Come along and experience a session before deciding whether Judo is for you.
KEEP IT
SIMPLE.
Wear comfortable tracksuit bottoms without zips, buttons or hard fittings. We have Judogi available to borrow for new starters.
BRING
YOURSELF.
Bring a drink and something to wear on your feet when you step away from the mat.
WALK IN.
WE’LL TAKE IT
FROM THERE.
SAY HELLO.
Let one of the coaches know you’re new. There is no expectation that you’ll already know how the club works.
WE’LL HELP.
If you’re borrowing a Judogi, we’ll help get you sorted before the session begins.
THE PRACTICAL BIT.
We’ll explain any registration, membership and licence requirements if you decide to continue.
A FEW THINGS
TO KNOW BEFOREHAND.
Judo has traditions and etiquette, but nobody expects a new starter to know everything. These are the essentials.
NO FOOTWEAR.
Judo is practised barefoot and the mat is kept clean. Shoes are never worn on the mat.
WEAR FOOTWEAR.
If you leave the mat, put footwear on. Flip-flops or similar footwear are ideal.
NO JEWELLERY.
Jewellery can cause injury to you or another Judoka and should be removed before training.
LISTEN & LEARN.
When coaches are teaching, the dojo needs to be quiet enough for everyone to hear and concentrate.
FIVE WORDS.
THAT’S ENOUGH TO START.
You’ll pick up Japanese terminology naturally as you train. Nobody expects you to arrive already knowing it.
The hall or training space where we practise Judo.
The special suit worn when practising Judo.
A person who practises Judo.
The instruction to bow — a traditional sign of respect.
Stop immediately.
START HERE.
YOUR FIRST SESSION IS FREE.
See what training is like and meet the club before making any decisions.
WE CAN HELP YOU GET STARTED.
We have a range of Judogi available to borrow for your first couple of sessions.
LEARN SAFELY FROM THE BEGINNING.
Coaches will introduce the fundamentals, etiquette and techniques as you progress.
TRAINING TIMES.
CLUB EVENTS.
ONE SIMPLE CALENDAR.
Competitions, gradings, courses and club events will be available here as the club calendar is updated.
YOUR FIRST
SESSION COULD BE
THIS WEEK.
You don’t need to be fit enough, experienced enough or know enough before you start. That’s what training is for.