Our specialised beginners’ course will be running throughout Michaelmas 2012, on Thursday evenings 6-8pm. All are welcome, students and non-students alike.

Over the term, you will be taken through a structured course to teach you the basic elements of judo. Early in the term this will involve breakfall practice, which will allow you to be thrown and fall safely. Alongside the breakfalls you will learn a number of groundwork techniques: chiefly pins and escapes from pins. Towards the end of the term, you will be taught some common throwing techniques.

The emphasis in judo is upon practice, so throughout the course you will regularly be given the opportunity to practice your newly-learned techniques. By the end of the term, if you have attended the majority of the course, you should be able to “grade up” and achieve your red belt in judo.

This year, the British Judo Association is once again subsidising the cost of judo for student beginners. Students who have never before held a BJA license are eligible for the deal. For just £6 you get a term of training, a judo suit, and a BJA license valid for one year. This is a saving of £70, and is incredible value for money. To take advantage of this deal, please show up to a Michaelmas beginners session.

All sessions will take place at Fenners Gym. See the training and beginners pages for more details.

If you would like more information, or have any questions, then please do not hesitate to email us at c.u.judo@sport.cam.ac.uk.