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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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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Leigh Judo Club Sports Awards 2017 The Leigh Judo Club Sports Awards are the most prestigious event in our calendar and recognise and celebrate the achievements of our talented members throughout the year. This year the awards took place on the 10th December following our Junior Christmas party and Senior club meal the day before. […]
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Advanced Sports Coaching at Leigh Judo Club Leigh Judo Club’s head coach Luke Brown has been studying a Postgraduate Diploma and Masters Degree in Advanced Sports Coaching. Based at the world-renowned research centre for sport at Sheffield Hallam University. This is the study at the cutting edge of sports coaching to apply advanced sport coaching principles […]
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Leigh Judo Club Summer Newsletter 2017 It’s been a busy summer this year at LJC! In fact it’s the first ever time we have not closed the club for any period during the school summer holidays. As well as a busy time on the mat, during the summer we supported the delivery of a Holiday […]
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A BRITISH judo champion, world medalist and Olympian found new sparing partners on a visit to local judo club. This weekend, 7th dan black belt Steve Gawthorpe, paid a visit to Leigh Judo Club to deliver a masterclass of judo to the eager talented members. The Olympian has had many achievements throughout his long career, […]
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It was a fantastic day with over forty junior and senior members competing in our Leigh Judo Club quarterly grading on Sunday. It is a great opportunity to test the development and skills of our members and recognise and celebrate their commitment and dedication. During the club grading there were many accomplished techniques and performances […]
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2014 Commonwealth Games judo champion Owen Livsey came to Leigh Judo Club on Sunday delivering a masterclass at the club’s new home in Lowton. Livsey is the current Commonwealth Champion in the under-81kg category and is ranked number 1 in the UK and 40 in the world after narrowly missing out on selection for the […]
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