Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, learn self-defence, or become part of a vibrant community, TakeDown Martial Arts has something to offer everyone. Check out our list of accessible Martial Arts classes to locate your nearest club and start your Judo journey today!

What Makes Us Unique?

• UK Sport and Sport England governance: Our programs are recognized and supported by top governing bodies and our standards are ruthlessly maintained.
• Affordable Training: Benefitting from UK National Lottery funding, we keep our Martial Arts training affordable for everyone and also give a free trial at all clubs.
• Qualified Coaches: We don’t just give coaching awards to anyone with a black belt! All our coaches hold qualifications issued by UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC), under UK sports national curriculum. They also hold first aid certificates, child protection certifications, and have undergone criminal record checks as would be expected.
• Olympic sport: Not only will you learn self-defence, mental resilience and discipline, but participation in a globally unified sport will also provide a vast community and teach sportsmanship!
• No contracts: Enjoy the flexibility of training without being tied down by long-term commitments, you or your child should attend because you want to!

TakeDown Martial Arts works with the British Judo Association as very few Martial Arts or Combat sports, if any, can brag the same unified standards and community as Judo in the UK. Our coaches do it for Passion, not profit!

Judo, meaning “the gentle way,” is a modern martial art and Olympic sport that emphasizes throws, holds, and submissions. Developed in Japan by Jigoro Kano in 1882, Judo focuses on using an opponent’s force against them, making it an effective method of self-defence. It promotes physical fitness through a full-body workout that enhances strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health. Additionally, Judo fosters mental discipline, concentration, and stress relief. Its emphasis on mutual respect and community creates a supportive and inclusive environment, making Judo an excellent choice for both physical and personal development.

In modern Mixed Martial Arts, it effectiveness has been show repeatedly through world level athletes, attributing to the success of athletes such as Khabib Nurmagomedov (see clip), and Kayla Harrison and Ronda Rousey who are both former Judo Olympic medallists!