Academy Judo
Train. Develop. Progress.
Tuesday 19:30 - 21:00
Thursday 19:30 - 21:00
Benefits of academy judo
Develop your throwing, groundwork, gripping and transition skills through focused technical coaching.
Develop your throwing, groundwork, gripping and transition skills through focused technical coaching.
Learn how to build a game plan, create opportunities and adapt your judo to different opponents.
Develop the strength, conditioning, mobility and movement qualities that support effective judo.
Put techniques into practice through challenging randori and learn how to apply your judo under pressure.
For those who compete, develop the skills, strategies and preparation needed to perform effectively in competition.
Set goals, track your development and understand what you need to work on to keep progressing.
More than training
Improving at judo takes more than simply attending more sessions. It comes from understanding what you are trying to develop, being prepared to work on weaknesses and learning how to apply your skills when the pressure increases.
Academy training provides the environment, coaching and challenges to help you do that. Some judoka will have clear competition ambitions, while others simply want to see how far they can take their judo. Either way, the aim is the same: to become a more capable, confident and complete judoka.
Our expert coaching team
Academy sessions are led by coaches with experience of competitive judo and athlete development. Head Coach Luke Brown is a 5th Dan, former Great Britain international and UKCC Level 4 coach, with postgraduate qualifications in advanced sports coaching and experience developing judoka at different stages of their journey.
The coaching focuses on the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all programme. We identify what each judoka does well, where they need to improve and how we can challenge them to develop the technical, physical and tactical aspects of their judo.
- Clean, bright & airy purpose built dojo with sprung floor
A great place to train
The Academy has access to purpose-built judo facilities at Lowton Community Hub, including dedicated sprung-floor dojos and the space to develop both technical and physical aspects of training. It provides an environment where judoka can train regularly, work hard and focus on their development.
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Martyn Hayes2022-08-03It's a fantastic judo club, really friendly. The coaches are really good with all the kids and really knowledgeable.
Rob Gaskell2022-02-14Superb Sensei and a great junior class
April Edwards2020-02-13Great club, friendly environment and very knowledgeable coaches. I would recommend to anyone, beginner and advanced. Fantastic place to learn judo.
Jack2020-02-12I have been training at Leigh for over a year now and feel that this is a fantastic judo club. The coaching staff are excellent and very welcoming. There is a friendly atmosphere at the club and support is provided to judoka of all levels.
Agnieszka Conradie2020-02-12My son & I, we train at the Judo Club for 1 year now. Friendly & safe environment. Luke is a knowledgeable & an outstanding coach. My son is learning respect & discipline, while he is having a lot of fun at the same time. The perseverance, love & joy of learning is reflected in the children taking part in training. All judo team (Luke, Tom, Vicki & Rob) are professional coaches & they have a great ability to bring out the best in children of all levels & abilities. They interact well with children of all ages. I appreciated the focus on skill, but even more so on character - kindness & sportsmanship. Every training is a very positive experience for me & my son. I would encourage anyone, regardless of age or physical ability to give it a try, & I can think of no better group of people to pursue this Judo Club in Lowton. Thank you Aga & Brad.
Paul Jervis2019-08-30My daughter has been here nearly 5 years now and still absolutely loves it. She has made life-long friends and it has also made made her quietly confident, given her manners and respect. Luke takes no messing around be it from the kids or the adults and as such you can see the kids develop into young adults with great values. This is not only a judo club. It is an extended family where everybody knows everybody and welcomes new people with open arms There is also activities outside of judo for the kids and adults. Camping. Cinema bowling trampolining and lots more. come along. You won't be disappointed.
Clint Smith2019-01-13My 2 Children & Me ... have been training JUDO here for nearly 2 years .. I can’t recommend Leigh Judo highly enough this place is great for kids & adults to Learn & Train Judo - build confidence & make new friends ..
Take your judo further
Interested in developing your judo? Come and speak to the coaching team about Academy training and find out whether it’s right for you.