Welcome to Junior Judo at Sydney University Judo Club.
Our classes focus on learning and developing motor skills and gradually learning the technical aspects of judo in a safe and fun environment. Children will learn essential skills such as break falls, throws, hold downs and self-defence, along with both general and judo related games and progress to more technical judo at their own pace.
Older, more experienced children may have the opportunity to train in the senior club sessions where the learning emphasis is on more advanced techniques and technical skills. They have the opportunity to transition to the senior classes as their skills develop.
Class Times
The SUJC Kids Program takes place for 10 weeks during school term time, in the dojo at Sydney University Sport & Aquatic Centre.
Junior club training schedule
Juniors – Under 16 years
Saturdays during NSW school term time
1.15pm – 2.45pm
About Kids Judo
Judo was developed by Jigoro Kano from his experience in various schools of jiujitsu. Kano developed a new style which was founded on the principal that one must give way to your opponent in order to beat them – yield to overcome. Judo has continued to develop and is now practiced both as a martial art and Olympic sport.
Judo is the perfect activity for improving one’s physical fitness, as training in judo improves aerobic capacity, flexibility and strength, and is an excellent activity to complement other sports.
Why do Judo
Judo, the gentle way, consists of throwing and grappling techniques to suit all shapes and sizes. It is a real fighting sport where you actually come to grips with your opponent, specialising in close-in fighting – just what you need for effective self-defence.
It emphasises free-form practice rather than rigid and repetitive routines. This freedom of expression provides interest, enjoyment and a challenge for any budding tactician.
The benefits of judo are numerous. Apart from having a lot of fun and meeting people, the ‘judoka’ develops:
- confidence
- coordination and balance
- falling skills
- efficiency of movement
- self defence skills
The principles of judo can be applied not only to other sports, but also as a way of approaching and living life. Judo will improve their confidence, strength and endurance, and they will have great fun in the process!
What to Wear
We recommend the traditional Judo uniform, a “gi”. A judogi is made of thick cotton and helps protect the skin from impacts and grazes. The judogi is used in a number of techniques and is the required uniform for competition. Sydney University Judo Club offers children’s size judogis for sale.
Our Coaches
Our coaches are fully qualified, with current NCAS level 1 coaching accreditation, working with children accreditation, First Aid and CPR certification.
Catriona Maciver
Catriona Maciver is our Junior Club Head Coach and co-ordinator. She is a 2nd Dan in Judo, Accredited Judo coach (AUS & UK) and holds a Self Defence Instructor’s certificate.
- Scottish U18 Judo team, 1983
- Scottish Junior and Senior, British and World Masters judo medalist
- Australian Uni Nationals Gold Medalist 2014
Junior Membership Fees
SUJC Junior term membership (10 classes per term) is available for children under 16 years of age.
Membership signup is online under http://www.susf.com.au/membership-explained.html . Please register your child by week 2 of the term, as Junior Members (U18) and select Judo Kids Term 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Kids' Judo
$145
Per 10 week term** SUSF require that any person joining a Sydney University club must be a member of SUSF ($20 annually for juniors).
** After a free 4 week trial, JFA fees are paid to the Judo Federation of Australia (NSW) which provides insurance and administers judo in NSW.
If the child withdraws, this forfeits SUSF and JFA membership. SUSF and JFA membership fees are non-refundable.
If the child misses classes due to illness, a medical certificate may be required in order to credit missed classes.