Beginning Judo in South London

[Raoh]

I live in South East London and I'm after starting Judo
Does anyone have details about Wandsworth Lightning.
Do they cater for Adult beginners?
If so what are the training times?

Thanks in advance.

[Simon Hayes]

You should start at The Budokwai in Chelsea.

It is 15 minutes further for you than Lightening.

The Budokwai is where the instructors from Lightening train.

The Judo sessions there also have a lot of BJJ guys training.So during Ne Waza
(groundwork) you will get to roll with both Judo guys and bjj guys.

Roger Gracie trains regularly at The Bud.

Simon@Carlsons

[taffy]

any news on the training times for beginners

[J-Sho]

Budokwai is here: http://www.budokwai.co.uk/the_club/timetables
well worth going to and BJJ sessions downstairs on tues, weds and thurs 7.30 till 9. Judo beginners sessions are tues and thurs 6.30 till 7.30.

Wandsworth council site is here: http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/Home/LeisureandTourism/Sports/Facilities/bysc.htm

BJA site says: http://www.britishjudo.org.uk/thesport/findclubresults.php

WANDSWORTH LIGHTNING JC
Location: BATTERSEA, LONDON
Training times: Men & Women Monday& Thursday 20:00 -
Men & Women Wednesday 19:00 - 20:00:0
Boys & Girls Monday& Wednesday& Thursday
Phone: 0208 871 8529
Contact name: ERIC BONTI

[Raoh]

Cheers Lads,

Going to the Budokwai this Thursday

[taffy]

please report back let us know how it went. u a beginner

[Raoh]

please report back let us know how it went. u a beginner

Yeah,
First time at Judo.

I've been doing some BJJ, funny enough with Simon at Carlsons.
I'm back there on Wed for first time after Christmas


I'll let you know how it went pal.

[taffy]

i was going to go and try out this club http://www.bigginhilljudoclub.co.uk/about.htm
but i couldnt find it on the BJA website does this matter, does it look ok, what should i look for when joining a judo club, i am a total newbie to judo, thanks for any help

[dirty dick]

You need to ask yourself what are you wanting to learn judo for. If it is for ettiquette, formal techniques (including kata's) i would recommend a BJC club. If you are looking for a competitive outlook with regards to randori (sparring) and competition based technique i would look towards a BJA club. The BJA club finder is very useful. The more successful clubs (competition wise )will accomodate you but probably throw you in at the deep during sessions i.e 10 mins to learn break falls then away you go in to the big wide world of judo. A more recreational club would probably spend more time with a beginner

[FlameBoy]

Ive been going to Dartford Judo club for the last 4 months - mondays is the beginners class - Fantastic!

[dirty dick]

I can vouch for both both the budokwai & dartford as being excellent clubs

[Mutley]

Dirty dick (or anyone else), do you know anything about Stratford Judo Club in East London, and if so, would you recommend it?

I'm a judo beginner with only 2 months under my belt from Norwich Premier Judo Club (which is a very good club btw)

Cheers
Mutley

[dirty dick]

Don't know that club personally - so cant really comment. Just looked on their website though & it appears that there is at least some structure to the club