6-14 years
Monday 12th, Tuesday 13th, Wednesday 14th February 12.30pm – 4.30pm
Activities include Games, Judo and fun.
Spring Term Junior Judo Competition
6 - 12 yrs - Sunday 3rd March.
Secure your place with our Reception team.
Read the article from Thea Cowen on the European Judo Union website here.
Spring Term 2024
Tuesday 2nd January - Thursday 28th March
Club Closed Easter - Good Friday 29th March - Easter Mon 1st April
Half Term Monday 12th - Saturday 17th February (Friday 16th February for Toddlers)
Budokwai Competition and Grading for Sho & Mon grades TBC
Spring 2024 Judo ABC
Course 1 - Tuesday 6.30pm 16th January - Tuesday 6.30pm 19th March (David Mesa Rey)
Course 2 - Saturday 2pm 20th January - Saturday 2pm 23rd March (Jacqui Lloyd)
Summer 2024 Judo ABC
Course 1 with David Mesa Rey Tuesday 30th April – Tuesday 2nd July 2024
Course 2 with Jacqui Lloyd Saturday 4th May – Saturday 6th July 2024
Please show your respective (NHS/Military) ID cards when applying for this discount rate of £5.50 per Judo & Karate classes.
The Absolute Beginners Course in Judo is held three times a year.
Spring 2024 Judo ABC
Course 1 - Tuesday 6.30pm 16th January - Tuesday 6.30pm 19th March (David Mesa Rey)
Course 2 - Saturday 2pm 20th January - Saturday 2pm 23rd March (Jacqui Lloyd)
Summer 2024 Judo ABC
Course 1 with David Mesa Rey Tuesday 30th April – Tuesday 2nd July 2024
Course 2 with Jacqui Lloyd Saturday 4th May – Saturday 6th July 2024
On Saturday 26 January 1918 with 12 members, The Budokwai was founded by Gunji Koizumi at Lower Grosvenor Place.
Thank you for all your support over the years!
with Ray Stevens. Black Belt 3rd degree, Olympic Silver Medalist,
Fridays 13:00-14:20
This exciting new class will see the best of both disciplines meet. Running alongside each other, this BJJ and Judo class will take place in the main dojo.
All levels welcome, Judo and BJJ gis welcome as well as no gi.
We look forward to seeing you in the dojo!
https://www.ijf.org/news/show/peter-blewett-retires-from-british-judo-board
Chris was the first woman to be allowed to train with elite male judoka at the Budokwai and became European Champion twice and won six gold medals at the British Open Championships. Known as Cyd Child in the film industry, she was a celebrated and immensely successful stunt performer.
Her book is available to buy from the Reception.
Held on the last Sunday of every month except August and December.
Book in from 11:30, first contest at 12:00. 1st kyu and above.
Good luck to all Judoka!
Dan grades are advised to email in advance to peter@budokwai.co.uk to ensure there are sufficient attendees.
Gradings for 2024, last Sunday of every month except August and December.
Directed by Lucy Charles
Produced by Jamie Partridge and Dean White.