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THE 4 WEEK JUDO BEGINNER COURSE

For adults, we run a four session beginner course which you can join at any time. The first week of the month we do the first session on each of our technique sessions (Tues and Thurs at 6pm to 7pm, Sundays at 2pm to 3pm) on the second week of the month we repeat the second session and so on. We have plenty of new starters so you won’t be on your own.

Juniors get a condensed beginner session where they learn breakfalls, a simple throw and a hold down. on their first session. After this beginner session they can join the rest of the children on the sessions where they will be well looked after.

Get the Beginner Course FREE when you sign up for a membership at Hosaka Judo.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

  • Ages 14 and above - any fitness and experience levels are welcome to join the course.

  • Interested in Trying a New Martial Art - Judo is one of the safest and most effective martial arts you can learn

  • You Want to Build Confidence – Stop feeling unsure in yourself or in physical situations.

  • Interested in Learning Self-Defence – Gain practical skills you can rely on in real life.

  • You Want to Relieve Stress & Build Discipline – Improve focus, mental toughness, and control.

  • You Want to Challenge Yourself Safely – Push your limits without fear of getting hurt.

  • Open to Meeting Like-Minded People – Join a supportive, beginner-friendly community.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Week 1:

  • Breakfalls

  • Gripping (how to grip the jacket)

  • Movement (how to move around the mat)

  • Osoto Gari (this is a throw to the rear)

  • Sasai Tsuri Komi Ashi (this is a trip to the front which works beautifully with Osoto Gari)

  • Kesa gatami and escape (the pin that made Judo famous!)

Week 2:

  • Seonage (this is a spectacular shoulder throw)

  • Muni gatami and escape (a devastating pin for your opponent)

  • Double arm turn over (how to turn your opponent over when they are getting up so you can pin them or tap them out)

Week 3:

  • Tai Otoshi (this is a forward throw which will make you look like a ninja!)

    Okuri Ashi Barai (a lovely foot sweep which relies on perfect timing)

  • Guard passing (how to pass your opponents legs when they are trying to defend themselves)

  • Sweeping ( how to sweep your opponent when they are trying to pass your guard)

Week 4:

  • Butskari (this is the core skill required for most throws – breaking balance)

  • Ouchi Gari (this is an inside trip which will floor your opponent)

  • Rear naked strangle and escape (the most common way to strangle your opponent unconscious – don’t worry no one will be going to sleep as we will also teach you how to tap out!)

  • Juji Gatami and escape (the most common way to break your opponents arm – if they don’t tap out)