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Beginners

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.

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Juniors

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.

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Seniors

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.

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Welcome to Leigh Judo Club

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.

CONFIDENCE

Grow in confidence and self-esteem

SELF DEFENCE

Learn how to protect and defend yourself

FITNESS

Improve your stamina and overall fitness

DISCIPLINE

Judo instils respect and general social skills

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Event Schedule

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Leigh Judo 2019 Spring Championships

9:45 - 13:00

Leigh Judo Club’s annual event is an ideal opportunity to build confidence and self esteem in a friendly, encouraging and s....Read More >

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Leigh Judo 2018 Championships

9:30

Our annual event is a great opportunity to build confidence and self esteem in a friendly environment. Ideal to introduce som....Read More >

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Midland Area British Schools Regional Championships

This is a level 2 Development event for Academic Years 4 & 5, 6 & 7 and a Level 3 Development event for Academic Year....Read More >

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Club News

Leigh Judo 2019 Spring Championships

05/07/2019

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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LJC 2018 Summary Newsletter

31/12/2018

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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Leigh Judo Club Sports Awards 2018

23/12/2018

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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Spring 2018 LJC Newsletter – See what’s been happening

08/07/2018

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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Winter 2017/2018 LJC Club Newsletter

17/03/2018

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 masterclass at Leigh Judo Club

21/01/2018

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

13/12/2017

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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Head coach – Luke Brown wins outstanding award

27/11/2017

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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Summer 2017 LJC Newsletter

19/09/2017

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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