Friday, 19th April, we saw our Judo for Rugby initiative launch as we welcomed Effingham and Leatherhead RFC to the Woking dojo! Thanks to Chris King for helping us organise this dedicated judo for rugby session. In the session, we covered using your body more effectively on the floor, falling and tackling. The guys were […]
It was great to welcome the 1st Knaphill Beaver Scouts to our Woking Dojo! The children had great energy and listening skills! The team did so well that we covered much more than usual in a taster class! They nailed the Japanese words: Hajime (Go/Start), Mate (Stop) and Rei (Bow) Learned the aim of […]
In today’s digital age, children spend more time than ever glued to screens, whether smartphones, tablets, computers, or video game consoles. While technology offers many benefits, excessive screen time can have detrimental effects on children’s physical and mental health. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of getting children off screens and active, the long-term […]
Judo, often perceived as a martial art for the younger generation, might hold the key to an array of transformative benefits for adults. Embracing judo, the venerable Japanese martial art offers a unique journey of self-discovery that weaves together physical fitness, mental resilience, and personal growth. In this comprehensive exploration, we’ll delve into the remarkable […]
Parents, are you concerned about the ‘fighting’ aspect of judo classes? Does your child hit out more often than you would like them to? Worried judo might encourage this sort of behaviour. Judo is uniquely designed to positively channel your child’s energy while instilling discipline and respect. As a martial art and philosophy, Judo firmly […]
Are you gearing up for the back-to-school season? As the school bells start ringing and the backpacks come out, it’s a perfect time to consider how martial arts can play a transformative role in your child’s school life. Beyond physical fitness, martial arts instil valuable life skills that are incredibly relevant in a school context. […]
Welcome to the exciting world of Fighting Fitness Judo! In this blog post, we will explore the significance of the Black Belt Journey within our club and how it offers a pathway filled with growth, opportunities, and personal transformation. Whether you’re a child, teenager, or adult, Fighting Fitness Judo has something unique to offer at […]
Yes, that is the short answer. But it’s not about making children enter competitions. Let us explain … This week in our classes, we focused on games and drills, which resulted in some children winning and some losing. I know … how cruel of us! But, it is such an important lesson for the children. […]
𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁! It’s SO great to get feedback like this! We are unbelievably proud of our coaching team and so proud of the little girl in question. 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗴𝗶𝗿𝗹. Our Tigers coach Dawn is phenomenal at what she does! Teaching 3 and 4 year […]
It’s been a couple of weeks since our Festival event. We have around 200 children take part at Woking leisure centre, and they test their skills against similar size, age and ability children. There are winners and losers, but everyone gets a medal. I’m always blown away by the day. The courage the children show, […]
The best martial art for children to learn is judo. But! Being a judo club, I guess we would say that and you would be very wise to question our motives. But in this blog post, we set out to explain exactly why judo leads the way in regards to martial arts training for children […]
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