Judo Information

Judo

BACKGROUND
The Anglo-Japanese judo club was founded by Kaoru Mishiku Sensei in 1929. Mishiku Sensei was a graduate of the Sekai Butokukai, which was the premier Martial Arts University of Japan.

The form of Judo practised by our club is Kyo Shin Do, which is not merely a style of Judo, but a philosophy, laying great emphasis on safety, discipline and the building of confidence. When your child studies judo within the system they will learn, by action and not words that the care of others around them is also their responsibility.

CHIEF INSTRUCTOR – FRANK. T. PERRY
The chief instructor at the club is Sensei Frank T Perry who is one of the leading exponents of martial arts in this country. Sensei Perry began his instruction at the age of four under the late Mishiku Sensei, and won his first Black Belt the age of 14. After Mishiku Sensei’s death, sensei Perry travelled abroad and studied under various Japanese teachers.

He has fought at national and international level and is currently the area representative of the international judo council. Sensei Perry also teaches Karate and associated Martial arts.

Sensei Perry is assisted throughout the week by Mr N. Trawley, 4th Dan, and Mr D. Clarke, 2nd Dan.

EQUIPMENT
The sooner you can purchase a judo suit for your child the better. Judo suits are available from the club together with association badges. Loose clothing or a tracksuit may be worn for the first two or three training sessions.

CLUB EVENTS
Once your child has completed two or three months training he or she may enter local and national events. Our club has a very good contest record having produced:

Area, Regional, Southern England and National Champions.

However, parents should always bear in mind that contests are only one part of judo training, and that what we are really trying to teach is the pleasure of being a controlled and skilful Judo Ka

GRADINGS
Your child will be allowed to enter three judo gradings or assessments per year; providing they have attended at least 70 % of the training sessions between each grading. Up to the age of 10, your child will add to their white belt when they are successful. Under this system even very young children can see their progress without having to take severe exams! And as every parent Knows nothing succeeds like Success!