Judo
Judo, from the Japanese meaning "gentle way", is a disciplined form of martial art using techniques for falling, throwing, breakfalls and grappling all in a controlled environment. No punching or kicking is allowed.
Regular participation helps to enhance self-esteem, confidence, stamina, strength, fitness, co-ordination, discipline and respect. Judo is suitable for girls or boys regardless of their size or abilities, with a ranks grading system to ensure the next stage is realistic and achievable.
Judo training helps in addressing issues such as passivity and a lack of assertiveness.
Learn Judo Project
Westcoft Judo Club has been providing judo training since 1996. The club was originally based at Westcroft Leisure Centre but activity has expanded over the years to include Cheam Leisure Centre and St Pauls Church Hall, Nork.
In 2005 Learn Judo was created to provide judo training to schools in and around the London Borough of Sutton including Banstead, Croydon, Epsom and Ewell, Merton and Reigate. Current activity is largely focused on leisure centres and schools but courses can be tailored to your specific requirements.
- British Judo Association Qualified Coaches
- Male and female coaches
- PE Lessons
- Breakfast, lunch and afternoon clubs
- GCSE/A level PE module and assessment
- Demonstrations
- Links to the Westcroft Judo Club
- Personal safety and self defense courses
- Access to local and national tournaments
- Nationally recognised grading
- Judo mats provided
- Individual insurance through the British Judo Association
- Learn Judo is affiliated to the British Judo Association (BJA).
- The Child Protection Policy and Code of Ethics and behaviour apply to all members, volunteers and staff.
- Official schools provider of judo to London Borough of Sutton
- Working towards Bronze level Sport England Clubmark
Coach
Andy Ede
Andy started Judo in 1984 at the age of 8. Since 1996 he has been a coach at Wescroft Judo Club. He is a black belt - 3rd Dan.
Qualifications
- BJA Club coach - Level 2 (including: child protection, good practice, refereeing and training techniques)
- BJA Theory examiner (up to 1st Kyn-Brown Belt)
- YMCA - Fitness instructor - Level 2
- YMCA - Nutritional and weight management - Level 3
- First Aider - including CPR
- CRB checked
- Member of the Sports Coach UK
Achievements
- 1996 - Junior National Champion
- 1998 - Visited Japan for 3 weeks of Judo training
- 2002 - Swedish Open Bronze medallist
- 2003 - Senior National Champion
- 2003 - Represented Great Britain in the International A Tournament
- 2003 - Represented Great Britain in the Hungarian cup
- 2004 - Represented Great Britain in the Rotterdam cup
Useful links
www.britishjudo.org.uk British Judo Association (BJA) - National Governing Body for the Olympic Sport of Judo.
www.westcroftjudo.com Official web site of Westcoft Judo Club.
Contact
If you, your school, club or business would like to learn judo, please contact Suzanne Ede on 0845 056 0241 (local rate) or via email at .