Wolverhampton Judo Club was formed in 1966 and is ranked as one of the UK’s premier judo clubs. Over the years the club has celebrated many successes and is particularly proud of the many International and National players who have achieved medals status from both Olympic and World Championships.
The club caters for visitors of all abilities, whether able bodied or a person with special needs, through to someone who simply wishes to just enjoy a recreational sport or the more serious players who wish to compete in Area, National and International competitions. Whatever your aspirations Wolverhampton Judo Club is here for everyone.
The club has a permanent mat area, providing sessions for all participants, both male and female, from the age of 5 years upwards. All coaches are experienced competitors have been DBS checked, hold HSE First Aid Certificates, attend Child Protection & Long Term Development courses and hold a BJA Coaching award.
Wolverhampton Judo Club is one of the most successful and respected Judo clubs in Great Britain having produced several world class players particularly in the 70‘s, 80‘s and early 90‘s under the guidance of Mac Abbotts and Dave Brooks. Today, Mac and Dave are still involved with the Club as Chairman and Vice-Chair and now have ex-players Kevin O’Reilly and Bill Kelly coaching and looking after the future development. Over recent years many Junior and Senior Members have continued in achieving many successes in competitions under the coaching of Kevin and Billy with success at European and National level.
Finding us;
The venue’s address is;
The Performance Hub
University of Wolverhampton,
Walsall Campus,
Gorway Rd,
Walsall
WS1 3BB
Contacting us;
By phone: Please call or message Bill Kelly on 07831 498 134, Kevin O’Reilly on 07818 094 821 or Neal on 07912867687 to ask about TakeDown Martial Arts and Wolverhampton Judo Club.
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Session times;
Tuesdays
19:00-20:00 Ages 5-16
20:00-21:30 Ages 16+
Wednesdays
18:30 – 20:30 Ages 16+
Thursdays
19:00-20:00 Ages 5-15
20:00-21:30 Ages 16+
Fridays
18:30 – 20:30 Ages 16+
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What happens when I turn up?
The club will provide a jacket and belt for the first month, whilst newcomers try the sport. It is also recommended that newcomers also come prepared with a long pair of track suit bottoms.
Once newcomers feel they are enjoying the sport they can purchase their own Judo Suit, known as a Judogi either from the club or most sports shops. The Judogi is reinforced in all the right places and consists of a jacket, trousers and belt. The only other personal equipment required would be a pair of zori, (this is a pair of flip-flops) needed for walking to and from the training or contest mat.
Female contestants shall wear under the jacket either:
1) A plain white or off-white T-shirt, with short sleeves, rather strong, long enough to be worn inside the trousers, or:
2) A plain white or off-white leotard with short sleeves.
Pricing;
Annual Club Membership and Joining Fee: (Juniors & Seniors) – £10.00 per year (Family £30.00)
Mat fees per session:
Under 18 years old – £4.00
18 years old & over – £5.00
Family – £10.00
Non-members £8.00
