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Judo is a great
sport for everyone, from school age to past
retirement, from fully able to special needs.
Here are some frequently asked questions that we
receive on our website. Click on the question to
read the answer. If you need more information
please contact us.
What is Judo?
How can I join a Judo
club?
How can I be sure I'm
getting quality coaching?
Where can I obtain a
Judo Suit?
How old do you have
to be to do Judo?
What are Mon, Kyu and
Dan grades?
Why do I need a
licence?
Does Judo get you
fit?
Is Judo the complete
self-defence?
Do women do Judo?
They most
certainly do. At the recent Commonwealth Games we
had Georgina Singleton, Samantha Lowe, Michelle
Rogers, Simone Callender all achieving Gold
Medals. Other Female Judo champions include:
Kate Howey the Sydney Olympic Silver medallist
Karina Bryant Senior European Champion, Double
World & Junior European Champion
Nicola Fairbrother MBE World Champion and Olympic
Silver medal in the Barcelona games.
Sharon Rendle MBE 1992 Olympic Bronze medallist
and former World Champion who is currently coach
to the Australians Women's Team.
Diane Bell former World and European Champion who
is currently British Senior Women's Coach
Karen Briggs MBE for times World and seven times
European Champion.
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