Adult beginner’s set to take on the Olympic sport of judo

Do you fancy trying an Olympic sport which has a highly-motivating and rewarding non-competitive grading scheme alongside fellow newcomers?

If you want a fun-fuelled, new experience then judo (meaning ‘the gentle way’), will see you develop your fitness levels, balance, coordination and flexibility in a no-pressure environment.

The British Judo Association, the National Governing Body for the Olympic sport of judo in Britain, is launching a brand new adult beginner’s initiative in September.

British Judo’s motto is ‘Judo for All’ as the sport can be practiced by all ages and official weight categories for senior judo players (known as judoka) who choose to enter competitions goes from -48kg to +78kg for women and -60kg to +100kg for men.

The sport, which emanates from Japan, is steeped in tradition and promotes values such as honour and respect with participants bowing to their instructor at the start and end of training and to each other before and after contests.

No prior experience of judo or any sport is required; you can bring a family member, a friend or make new ones as you practice the sport over the 10-week course and complete you’re first grading at end of it – your first step on the ladder towards the coveted black belt!

For the course fee of just £60 you will receive 10 weeks judo tuition, a British Judo adult licence, a judo suit and the opportunity to take your first grading.

You can book your place online at www.onlineentries.co.uk/BJA/ABC.php

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