Our club has been going for a long time and has had a huge range of people as members over the years (see history). Yes, there are some first rate Judoka (Judo students) who have and still do attend; however, we also have special needs members, people who are there just for the fitness and loads of 'just regular people'. Judo is a sport, an art and a form of self discipline. These all come together in one activity to help build the person as a whole. That is why we are all so committed to continuing and growing this excellent sport.
For maps and details, please see our contact page. We have senior meetings and junior at Bodicote Scout Hut (behind the village hall). We also have a junior session at Kidlington Sports Center.
No, we have a good mix of male and female Judoka.
We understand that it can be hard. On of our members is mildly autistic and has found that the friendly supportive nature of our club has really helped him come out of his shell.
Many people doing Judo like to practice fighting and go to gradings, but if you don't you will not be alone, there are other club members who don't grade and still love the sport.
No problem, bring it on... Seriously, check out our growing video section to see some training going on. We have some very active and ambitious members and welcome all challenges.
The picture here is of Steve throwing Dan with a Uki-Goshi with John and Tony looking up some kata theory in the background.
Our club is based in the main sports centers of both Banbury and Kidlington. These locations give easy transport access from central and north Oxfordshire plus the surrounding areas.
A lot of people are interested in finding out if Judo could be good for them, but it can be daunting to make that first step. To make the first step as easy as possible, we have a drop-in-and-watch approach. Just turn up to a session and see what is going off. If it appeals to you, we will make room on the mat for anyone who is interested. Do not worry about getting a gi (the white jacket and trousers) to start with, we can work around that for the first few sessions.
No, we have a good mix of male and female Judoka.
We have a large range of grades at both adult and junior levels. Visitors are bound to find something of benefit from a session one the mate with our instructors and enthusiastic members. We believe Judo benefits from being 'joined up' so everyone and the sport can grow as one!
Feel free to just come along and see us to discuss anything!
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Banbury (Bodicote)
Sunday: 8:00 pm
Banbury (Bodicote)
Sunday: 6:00 pm
Kidlington
Sunday: 10:15 am (sorry, minimum age 7 years for now)
Banbury (Bodicote)
Sunday: 7:00 pm
Kidlington
Sunday: 10:15 am
We have a growing selection of information, images and movies to help with Judo technique.
Many thanks to Web Sitters for providing this web space for free to support our club and all the good it does in the community.