IMPORTANT NOTICE – NO JUDO TOMORROW Due to the Extreme Heat Warning forecast for tomorrow, all classes at AWE Judo have been cancelled for the safety and wellbeing of our students, families, and coaches.🥋 NO JUDO TOMORROW☀️ Reason: Extreme Heat Warning💧 Stay hydrated🏠 Stay cool and safe indoorsWe appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing everyone back on the mats soon.Thank you,AWE Judo Club … See MoreSee Less
WEDNESDAY NIGHT JUDO KATA CLASS Looking to enhance your judo technique, master traditional forms, and advance your grades? Join us every Wednesday night for our dedicated Judo Kata Class, hosted by the British Judo Association (BJA). Whether you are a beginner looking to learn the basics or an advanced player prepping for your next grading, this class adapts to benefit all skill levels.🗓️ Class Details When: Every Wednesday night Time: 20:15 – 21:30 🥋Instructor: Val Kelly (BJA 5th Dan, Senior Judo Kata Examiner)Eligibility: Open to all (All associations welcome to learn, though certificates are issued to BJA members only).📍Venue & LocationClub: AWE JUDO CLUBAddress: West Gate, AWE Recreation Society, Tadley, RG7 4PRSat Nav Postcode: Use RG26 4QP to navigate directly to the West Gate. What3Words: ///coaster.flaked.guitars💰 Fees & Requirements Mat Fee: £5 for Non-Members (Instruction only) Exam Fee: £20 per KATA What to bring: A valid, current BJA membership card and a clean, white Judo Gi.📝 Available Katas for Study & Examination. Players have the flexibility to choose from all 8 official Judo Katas for practice and official BJA examination:1. Nage-no-Kata (Forms of Throwing)2. Katame-no-Kata (Forms of Grappling / Control)3. Ju-no-Kata (Forms of Gentleness / Flexibility)4. Kime-no-Kata (Forms of Self-Defence)5. Kodokan Goshin-jutsu (Forms of Modern Self-Defence)6. Itsutsu-no-Kata (Forms of Five Principles)7. Koshiki-no-Kata (Forms of Ancient Techniques)8. Gonosen-no-Kata (Forms of Post-Initiative / Counterattack)🏆 Certification & GradingGet expert evaluation directly during class time from a 5th Dan BJA Kata examiner. Progress through 4 levels of certification (from Level 1 at a 60%, Level 2 65%, Level 3 70%, Level 4 75% pass rate) to fulfill mandatory Kata requirements for your next belt level. Train the tradition. Earn your next grade. Be your best. … See MoreSee Less
Looking to improve your Judo knowledge and technique? AWE Judo Club highly recommend checking out the Judokai app. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced judoka, Judokai offers detailed breakdowns of Kodokan Judo techniques with high-quality slow-motion videos that help you see every movement clearly. You can even download videos for offline viewing, making it perfect for studying anytime, anywhere. (App Store)The app features instruction from César Nicola, a 6th Dan and national Judo champion, bringing world-class expertise right to your phone, iPad, computer etc. Those who have this app have found it to be an excellent training companion for refining technique outside the dojo. If you’re serious about improving your Judo, it’s definitely worth a look. AWE Judo Club recommends this app. ———————————————————JUDOKAI helps judokas develop the technical component of Judo.Directed with concern of placing the video cameras strategically, getting all details. 240 frames per second slow motion, will make you appreciate techniques movement.WHEN/WHERE. Anytime, anywhere, at the tip of your finger.WHO: Tori César Nicola, 6th Dan, national Judo Shiai and Kata Champion.OFFLINE VIEWING:Download videos to your device. No network?…no problem.The best Judo APP you will ever find. … See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to everyone who took part in last night’s grading! 🥋 A huge congratulations to all the judoka who successfully passed their grading, your hard work, dedication, and effort have paid off. Be proud of yourselves, because every step forward in Judo is earned, not given.To those who didn’t quite get everything this time, don’t be discouraged. Remember, even black belts were once beginners who got thrown… a lot! You know where things went wrong, so take some time to revise, practise, and sharpen those techniques.When you’re ready, come and speak to one of the coaches and we’ll happily arrange for you to be re-graded on the areas you didn’t pass. Progress in Judo isn’t about never failing, it’s about getting back up and improving every time.Most importantly, we’re incredibly proud of every single one of you. The effort, determination, and attitude shown by everyone last night were fantastic. Thank you all for working so hard, supporting one another, and giving it your best.Keep training, keep learning, and remember, the only bad throw is the one you didn’t learn from! … See MoreSee Less
GRADING DAY TOMORROW!The hard work, dedication, and countless hours on the mat all lead to this moment.Good luck to all our judoka taking part in grading tomorrow at AWE Judo Club!Whether you're aiming for your next belt or stepping onto the mat for your very first grading, remember: you've already earned your place through commitment and perseverance.Stay focused. Believe in your training. Show your spirit.And – Read your book 📕 … See MoreSee Less
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