This page provides information on the following:

• Club Location
• Class Times
• Judo Club Rules
• Guidelines to all Players of Judo
• Guidelines to all Parents
• Club Training
• Kodokan Judo
• Grading Structure
• Judo Suits and Equipment

Club Location

Cherry Willingham Judo Club is based at: Cherry Willingham Community School, Croft Lane, Cherry Willingham, Lincoln. LN3 4JP.

Class Times

• The club runs TUESDAY & FRIDAY classes during term times (watch the NEWS box for changes to the schedule).

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Judo Club Rules

A Good Judoka should always :

These are quite simple rules & if adhered to, will help to make your judo class safer & more enjoyable.

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Guidelines to all players of Judo

• It is not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game.
• Play for the fun of it, not just to please your parents or coach.
• Where rules apply, try to understand them and stick to them.
• Accept decisions, let your captain or coach ask any necessary questions.
• Control your temper, do not shout or abuse officials.
• Be a good sport, cheer all good play, whether it is your player or not.
• Remember that the aim of the game is to have fun, improve your skills and conduct your self in a sportsman like manner, plus represent the ideals, disciplines and etiquette of the British Judo Association to the highest level.
• Treat all players as you would like to be treated, do not bully or take unfair advantage of any player.
• Co-operate with your coach, team mates and opponents, with out them you do not have a game.

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Guidelines to all Parents

• Children develop differently, at different rates and react differently to the same pressures.
• Do not force an unwilling child to participate in sport, he or she is not playing to satisfy your ambitions.
• Children and young people are involved in organised sport for their enjoyment as well as yours.
• Encourage your child always to play by the rules.
• Teach your child that effort and teamwork are as important as victory, so that the result of each game is accepted with out undue disappointment.
• Turn defeat to victory by helping your child work towards skill improvement, and a positive sporting attitude.
• Never ridicule or shout at your child for making a mistake or losing a contest.
• Children learn best by example. Applaud good play by your team and by members of the opposing team.
• Do not question publicly the officials judgement and never their honesty.
• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children's sporting activities.
• Recognise the value and importance of coaches, they give their time and resources to provide guidance for your child.
• Set an example by being friendly to the parents of the opposition, emphasize enjoyment and fun, praise and reinforce effort and improvement.

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Club Training & Events Guidelines

Cherry Willingham JC events are small, friendly, one mat events. We welcome all those who are interested in attending our events and sessions in the spirit in which they are intended. We believe in the encouragement of ALL players, not just the elite minority. We have received many compliments from coaches, parents and players about our efforts to try to run friendly events & sessions and help competitors where we can. In turn, we expect a high standard of good sportsmanship from all players entering our events.

Note: On entering any Cherry Willingham JC event it is assumed that everyone agrees for your name (or your childs name if they are -16) to be published in local newspapers and listed on the results page of the Cherry Willingham JC website. Should you wish your name to be withheld please make us aware of this on the competition/event day. (This is compliant with BJA child protection policy).

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Kodokan Judo

Judo is derived from Jujutsu. It was created by Professor Jigoro Kano who was born in Japan on October 28, 1860 and who died May 4, 1938 after a lifetime of promoting Judo. Mastering several styles of jujitsu including Kito-Ryu and Tenjin-shinyo Ryu in his youth he began to develop his own system based on modern sports principles. In 1882 he founded the Kodokan Judo Institute in Tokyo where he began teaching and which still is the international authority for Judo.

The name Judo was chosen because it means the "gentle way". Kano emphasized the larger educational value of training in attack and defence so that it could be a path or way of life that all people could participate in and benefit from. He eliminated some of the traditional jujitsu techniques and changed training methods so that most of the moves could be done with full force to create a decisive victory without injury. The popularity of Judo increased dramatically after a famous contest hosted by the Tokyo police in 1886 where the Judo team defeated the most well-known jujitsu school of the time. It then became a part of the Japanese physical education system and began its spread around the world. In 1964 men's Judo competition became a part of the Olympics, the only eastern martial art that is an official medal sport. In 1992 Judo competition for women was added to the Olympics.

Judo is practiced on mats and consists primarily of nage-waza (throws), along with katame-waza (grappling), which includes osaekomi-waza (pins), shime-waza (chokes), and kansetsu-waza (arm locks). Additional techniques, including atemi-waza (striking) and various joint locks are found in the judo katas. Judo is generally compared to wrestling but it retains its unique combat forms. As a daughter to Jujitsu these techniques are also often taught in Judo classes. Because the founder was involved in education (President of Tokyo University) Judo training emphasizes mental, moral and character development as much as physical training. Most instructors stress the principles of Judo such as the principle of yielding to overcome greater strength or size, as well as the scientific principles of leverage, balance, efficiency, momentum and control. Seiryoku zenyo (maximum efficiency) and Jita kyoei (mutual welfare and benefit) are best known of the principles of Judo. Judo would be a good choice for most children because it is structured, safe and fun.

Judo training has many forms for different interests. Some students train for competition by sparring and entering the many tournaments that are available. Other students study the traditional art and forms (kata) of Judo. Other students train for self-defence, and yet other students play Judo for fun. Black belts are expected to learn all of these aspects of Judo.

Because Judo originated in modern times it is organised like other major sports with one international governing body, the International Judo Federation (IJF), and one technical authority (Kodokan). Unlike other martial arts, Judo competition rules, training methods, and rank systems are relatively uniform throughout the world.

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Grading Structure

AGE REQUIREMENT FOR JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP - 5 to 15 year olds

The minimum age to commence grading tests on the Novice to 6th mon scheme is 5 years of age. Please note you must hold a valid BJA Junior Licence to grade. The maximum grade you can hold until you reach 8 years of age is 6th mon. Gradings of 7th mon and above have a competitive element and the BJA does not allow competitive judo below the age of 8.

Junior (Mon) grades are shown by the number of tabs associated with each coloured belt.

AGE REQUIREMENT FOR SENIOR MEMBERSHIP - 16 years +

The Grading structure for Adult (sixteen years of age or older) Kyu (Students) and Dan (Advanced) is easily shown by the changes in the belt colour worn by the Judoka. The colouring progressively changes from a light colour towards a darker one. Eventually advancing to Black. i.e.

There are nine Adult Grades kyu grades in use and their designated colours are as follows:

The Black belt (Dan) structure is further sub divided whereby 10 levels of Dan can be achieved.

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Judo Suits & Equipment

You can purchase Judo suits, Judo belts, Zoris, Shin Pads, Syllabus books and other kit at a discount through the club - contact us at club training sessions to find out more.