Ages 4 - 7 years, beginner classes involve lots of fundamental movement patterns to help to build confidence and develop self-awareness and physical fitness and movement literacy.
The session involves lots of safe falling, tumbling, trips, holds, and escape techniques as gentle introduction into the sport. Most importantly is about having fun engaging children in sport and activity for the long term.
Ages 7-14 years, the junior classes develop the technical aspects of judo through the grading syllabus including break falls, throws and holds. Instilling the principles of discipline and self-confidence the junior class develop the physical characteristics of judo such as agility, speed, strength, balance and flexibility.
With a friendly environment coaching is athlete-centred ensuring each junior on the mat can achieve their goals, at their own pace with effort and support.
For adults and ages 15+, senior sessions involve the development of all areas of judo from basics such as break falls, holds and throws to more advanced techniques including strangles and arm locks.
With a person-centred approach to development, no mater your age, size or fitness you can learn at your own pace with the support of everyone on the mat.
Formed in the lasting legacy of the 2012 London Olympic games, our club is well known for it's friendly, welcoming atmosphere, very high coaching standards and supportive ethos. Following the construction of our purpose built dojo, the club has developed and grown at an unprecedented rate and is the premier judo club in Leigh winning awards, recognition and support throughout the local community and wider areas. We aim to deliver the highest standard of Judo providing opportunities for young people and adults from the age of 5 to receive coaching, grade and enter competitions. As a registered British Judo Association club we are fully insured and have fully qualified and experienced coaches who are committed to supporting you throughout your development.
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2019 has seen many positive changes with Leigh judo club continuing to grow. With plans in place for a special, prosperous 2020. We took the opportunity to celebrate the growth and achievements throughout 2019 together. With over 30 beginners and junior members and over 20 seniors able to attend (remarkable as the senior meal night […]
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Leigh Judo Club is currently celebrating a recent nomination for the British Judo Association’s Community Club of the Year award. The event takes place in November, and this prestigious nomination from the sport’s official governing body is welcome recognition for a club with the local community at its heart. Facing stiff competition from Bishopstorford JC […]
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On Sunday 22nd September, junior member Annaya Harris traveled up to the north-east to compete in the regional North British schools qualifying competition. A regional event that provides a platform and priority access to the largest national completion in the country; British National schools event in April 2020. After traveling up the day before and […]
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Leigh Judo club’s early years have laid the core foundations of an exciting and rewarding Olympic sport by teaching basic principles and judo technique based around key fundamentals and core values. However, with the Leigh Judo committee and volunteers hunger to continue the clubs success and development, a decision was made to help our members […]
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2018 has been another great year that has seen much success with the club continuing to grow year on year. With investment in new equipment and technology including uchi komi bands, crash mats and a new website amongst other things. We have been able to vary training methods for specific drills and techniques and provide […]
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The Leigh Judo Club Sports Awards are the most prestigious event in our calendar and celebrate the achievements of our talented members throughout the year. This year the awards took place on the Sunday 9th December following our Junior Christmas party and Senior club meal the night before. The club has grown considerably throughout 2018 […]
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It’s been a wonderful spring at Leigh Judo Club, both on and off the mat with lots going on at the club with all sessions continuing to thrive and grow. With our new Uchi Komi bands and crash mats we’ve been able to vary some of the training methods for specific drills and techniques. Our […]
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It’s been a cold winter in 2017 but on the mat the warmth of our judo family continues to flourish growing in number, competitive success and significant club milestones. Only closing for a week over Christmas with renovations to the club including the new cafe/dojo window, sports injury clinic and recording studio as well as […]
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British Masters Champion John Hope delivered a masterclass with expert coaching and training to the club members at Leigh Judo Club this month. The award winning club has previously welcomed Olympian Sophie Cox and Commonwealth champion David Groom. The champion black belt, is currently studying a Masters Degree in Advanced Sports Coaching at Sheffield Hallam University along […]
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