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Welcome to the dynamic sport of Judo..

From the Japanese meaning the “gentle way”, Judo is a very disciplined form of martial art, which is an ideal activity for all youngsters from the age of four upwards.

Judo is a modern Olympic combat sport and an ideal form of self-defence. Participants are taught correct falling procedures, throwing, breaking balance and grappling techniques; all in a controlled environment. Punching and kicking are prohibited in Judo.

The benefits of regular participation range from improved self-esteem and confidence to gains in stamina, strength, fitness and co-ordination. Discipline and respect also play a large part in the sport and those who participate are encouraged and expected to exercise this at all times.

Westcroft Judo Club

We are a family run organisation founded in January 1996 based in several venues around the London Borough of Sutton  

During it's short time club membership has grown to over one hundred forty members, consisting of Kano Club (under 8 years), juniors (8-16 years) and seniors (16-adult),  The club also caters for all judo needs, from suits, badges and t-shirts to helping with club membership.

To date we have been very successful in competition with many of our members achieving, County, Area and National standard. In 2000, 2001 and 2002 we finished in second position in the Surrey Millennium league, which involves around 27 clubs from the Surrey area. In 2003 this was improved with Westcroft finishing top in a very competitive but friendly and good spirited final. 

Westcroft Judo Club is affiliated to the British Judo Association (BJA), and as such we have full public liability insurance. The BJA is the only judo organisation in Britain to be recognised by the International Olympic Committee. Each individual member must join the BJA if they wish to participate in the grading system or enter tournaments.

All our coaches are fully BJA qualified which includes studying child protection and first aid as well as all training techniques.

Competition and Gradings:

We operate the BJA. grading scheme from the age of 8 upwards and Westcroft Judo Club's own Kai grading scheme for under 8's.

For the over 8's the first six belt gradings (up to 6^th mon) are non-competitive and are examined at the Club by your Coach, thereafter gradings are assessed in a competitive situation against members of other clubs.

To gain the full benefit of judo, players are encouraged to participate in local tournaments thus assisting them to progress through their grades as well as gaining experience and achievement in competition.

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