Judo 4 Kids Term 1 2021
Details
Event information
Register ONLINE with Promo Code - 2021T1 before 20 December 2020 and receive a $15 discount.
Term 1 Class Duration: 9 weeks (01/02/21 - 01/04/21)
*Junior Elite competition players do not register online - contact Warren about the direct debit option*
*Also if you would like your child to attend more than one graded session a week, contact Warren for the direct debit option - $60/fortnight*
Classes Location:
UNSW - 1st Floor, University Gymnasium, Corner of High Street & Anzac Parade, Kensington
Eastern Suburb's PCYC - 26A Bunnerong Road, Daceyville
South Sydney PCYC - 638 Elizabeth Street, Redfern
About the Club
The University of New South Wales Judo Club was started in 1956. Since then the club has grown to be the largest judo club in Australia with over 300 registered members
The club caters for many levels of judo players. Our members range from players who come to train once a week to learn and keep fit, to representatives on the national team who train virtually every day. We also have self defense classes based on judo techniques, and childrens classes from 3 - 14 years of age, where the emphasis is on fun, maximum movement and falling safely
The club has a history of successful competitors and have had many club members represent Australia at the World Championships and Olympic Games:
Mark Carew - 1980
Andrew Richardson - 1984
Warren Rosser - 1988
Natalie Galea - 1996
Semir Pepic - 2004
Sonya Chervonsky - 2004
Semir Pepic - 2008
Janelle Shepherd - 2008
Miranda Giambelli - 2016
Kids Judo
The Kids Judo program at the University of New South Wales began in 1996 with 2 classes a week. We now have 23 classes a week in six age groups and over 250 children enrolled in each term.
Mini Kids Judo 3 - 4 years
These classes develop the core skills of movement with the learning of basic Judo movements - safe falling - jumping - balance - contact awareness, as well as developing concentration and self confidence in a games structured environment. These games are developed to create the awareness of the desired skills of Judo with lots of fun and laughter.
5 - 6 years
These classes develop the core skills of Judo - safe falling - balance - contact awareness. The classes are conducted in a games environment where the games are structured to create awareness of the desired skill. Big Ball Sumo, Pillow fights and Crash Mat battles are just some of the fun games the children play.
7 - 8 years
These classes develop specific Judo skills but with high "game" element. Safe falling skills are more developed to increase the ability to relax during the fall. Gradings commence in this age group.
9 - 10 years
These classes develop throwing and groundwork techniques with games designed to challenge the kids mentally and physically. The techniques taught are required for gradings.
11 - 13 years
These classes develop throws, groundwork, techniques and overall body strength. Classes develop strategy with focus on competition depending on individual players maturity.