Osterley Judo Club will become the sport’s latest outfit in the capital when it launches on Friday 19 November.

The Hounslow club will be based at Osterley Sports and Athletics Centre and will be run by Misha Kljutic who will remain as a support coach at the highly-regarded Ealing Judo Club.

The 43-year-old, who hails from Serbia, is a British Judo Association level 2 coach and was awarded his coveted 1st Dan black belt in 2009.

Kljutic has recently started to deliver judo in local schools which is one of the main reasons for the club forming.

Tim Edwards, British Judo’s Club Development Officer in London, said: “Misha has worked incredibly hard to begin coaching at local schools in Hounslow and his new club will be an exit route for those judoka’s to continue their development in a club setting”.

“We expect Osterley to attract youngsters and adults in good numbers and look forward to seeing the new club open next week.”

Karen French, British Judo’s London Development Manager, said: “Misha is very ambitious person and is very excited to open his own club. The London Area has a lot of faith in his coaching and ability to deliver first-class judo sessions.”

Osterley Judo Club will train at Osterley Sports and Athletics Centre, 120 Wood Lane, Isleworth, TW7 5FF. Juniors will train at 19:00 – 20:00 at a cost of £3 while adults will follow at 20:00 – 21:00 at a cost of £4.