Caldicot Judo Club
“Although a fully featured martial art, Judo has also developed as a sport.”
The sport founded in Japan in the late nineteenth century and can be traced back hundreds of years to the days of the samurai warrior. Judo mainly features itself in the form of competition, where the objective is to throw your opponent by gripping the judo uniform or judogi, use the forces of balance, power, and movement to attempt to throw the other. Once thrown, the Player must subdue them with one of the various pins, chokes or joint locks.
Caldicot Judo Club has had a string of international representatives including Commonwealth games and tournaments around the world. Following these achievements by past and present club members, our aim is to coach and encourage future players to achieve these standards and beyond.
The Caldicot club holds training sessions once a week at Portskewett Recreation Hall on Monday evenings. See our Classes Page for more information.
Using full strength develops the muscles and cardio-vascular system required to become a good Judo Player, but these physical attributes are not everything required to be the best. Practising with a resisting opponent helps develop an awareness of his balance and body positioning. Strategy in the form of attacks, combinations and counter-attacks improve whilst sparring too.
Who Can Practice Judo?
All age groups and both sexes can participate together in learning and practising the sport. Judo is a year-round activity that appeals to people from all walks of life. Many people over sixty years of age enjoy the sport, as well as very young children.
Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome to the club. All coaches are fully qualified and recognised by the Welsh Judo Association to which the club is affiliated.