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Judo

Introduction

Judo is a fascinating Olympic sport. More than that, it is an art form. It is now practiced in almost every country of the world.
The British Judo Association (BJA) is the National Governing Body for the Olympic Sport of Judo in Great Britain.
The Association represents Great Britain internationally and is a member of The International Judo Federation, The European Judo Union, The Judo Confederation of the European Union, The British Olympic Association, The Central Council of Physical Recreation, Commonwealth Judo Association, and the Commonwealth Games Council.
The BJA is a membership organisation and has expanded its network of clubs, qualified coaches and individual members throughout Britain providing access to the sport in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
For more information locally contact:
Laurence Kenyon - Regional Development Officer (East Midlands)
Tel: 07887 455585
Email: laurence.kenyon@britishjudo.org.uk

Play 

Adult beginners' Judo classes are starting in four areas of Northants in June.

Six week courses at £30 per course

  • Kettering at 12.30pm on Monday 11th June
  • Oundle at 6pm on Friday 15th June at a cost of £30.


Ten week courses

  • Corby at 4pm on Sunday 3rd June
  • Wellingborough at 9.15am on Monday 11th June.

The cost for the ten week courses is £60 which includes a Judo suit, licence, diary and grading. 


For more information on this great opportunity please contact Laurence Kenyon, BJA Regional Development Officer on 07887 455585 or email laurence.kenyon@britishjudo.org.uk

There are other opportunities to play Judo throughout the county.  To find your local judo club visit www.northamptonshiresport.org and put your details in the club directory search engine on the right hand side of the page or contact the officer detailed above. 

Coach

For information on coach education opportunities in judo visit http://www.northamptonshiresport.org/coaches/coach-education-info or speak to Terri Elliott (details above)
 

Volunteer

Volunteers play a huge role in Judo, carrying out many varied and interesting roles.  If you would like to volunteer in the sport, contact Terri Elliott (details above) or visit:  http://www.northamptonshiresport.org/volunteering


Clubs

Northamptonshire has a number of local clubs.  Use the club search engine on the Northamptonshire Sport website (details above) or  http://www.britishjudo.org.uk/thesport/findclubresults.php

There are currently three accredited clubs in the county with a number of other clubs working towards:
• Kettering Premier Judo Club
• Northampton Judo Club
• Shudan Wellingborough Judo club

Links to website

British Judo Association -  www.britishjudo.org.uk