Judo
Starting on the 7th of May, The Upminster Academy now has a British Judo Association (the Olympic governing body) Judo club open on a Saturday Morning from 10.30am-11.30am. Aimed predominantly for children from ages 4-15. An adults class runs from 11.30am-12.30pm.
Our Kids Judo Program gives your child the opportunity to:
- Build self-esteem
- Develop confidence and
- Improve discipline while at the same time having fun.
Through our program your child’s concentration, coordination and fitness level will also increase. What we offer is a Judo program specifically designed for children. This program focuses on improving children’s listening and motor skills.
These skills can help them enter society with a more confidence and enthusiasm. There are eight major skills our instructors focus on when training children. Those skills are: Focus, control, balance, memory, discipline, fitness and coordination. Each class we cover one of these skills with a wide variety of activities that are fun and at the same time educational. All skills are taught in a safe and supervised environment.
Instructors and associate instructors
Terry Adams - BJA 6th Dan Red and white belt. Terry has over 50 years of judo experience and is also the senior Judo examiner for Essex
Gary Diebelius - BJA 5th Dan Black Belt. Gary has been an active competitor in his 35 years of Judo. He has been a British Masters champion, World Masters silver medallist and has competed against some of the best competitors in the world, including in Japan.
Jon Hegan - BJA 1st Dan black belt, Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt under UFC champion Royce Gracie. Jon has trained in the USA and the UK under some of the worlds best grappling instructors.
Fees are paid by Direct Debit fees are as follows:
- £18 a month
- There is an additional £15 sign up fee which is added to the first months payment.
- A Judo gi can be ordered via the instructor, all sizes are £25.
- Or you can get a package of the above for £50
