About Japan Arts Centre Judo Bristol
Japan Arts Centre Judo Bristol is a British Judo Association affiliated club offering judo classes for children and adults. All coaches are British Judo Association Qualified Coaches, ensuring expert instruction across all levels.
The club welcomes new beginners in all classes, with a dedicated children's beginners programme that focuses on balance, coordination, gymnastic movements and fundamental judo skills including how to fall safely. For adults, the club runs some of the largest adult judo classes in the South West, creating a safe and inclusive training environment for members from the club and other local groups alike.
Whether you're starting your judo journey or looking to develop your skills in a supportive community, Japan Arts Centre Judo Bristol offers quality coaching and a welcoming space to train.
Treatments & Pricing
Children's Judo
Children's Judo - Girls 7-11 Years Beginners
Balance, co-ordination, gymnastic movements, judo drills and falling skills.
Children's Judo - 5-7 Year Olds
Games and drills based class focusing on balance, co-ordination and judo skills.
Children's Judo - 8-12 Year Olds
Skills, drills and Randori following BJA Grading syllabus for belt progression.
Children's Judo - 10-13 Year Olds Intermediate
Progression and competitive skills training for intermediate level children.
Children's Judo - 13-17 Year Olds Advanced
Energetic advanced class for teenage judoka.
Children's Judo - Under 8's at Lyde Green
Games and drills based learning at satellite venue.
Children's Judo - 8-16 Years at Lyde Green
Advanced class focusing on technical excellence and competitive skills.
Children's Judo - Under 10's Saturday
Fun energy-burning class for youngest members.
Children's Judo - 10-16 Years Saturday
Technical excellence and competition training for older children.
Adults Judo
Adults Judo - Beginners Course
Six-week beginner course with high coach-to-player ratio.
Adults Judo - Monday Mixed Ability Class
Mixed ability class for adult judoka of varying experience levels.
Adults Judo - Wednesday Mixed Ability Class
Mixed ability class for adult judoka of varying experience levels.
Kata Instruction
Top-tier kata instruction led by National Kata Champions.
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Frequently asked questions
Are your coaches qualified?
Yes, all our coaches are British Judo Association Qualified Coaches, and we are an affiliated club of the British Judo Association, ensuring you receive top-quality instruction.
Do you offer classes for beginners?
Absolutely—new beginners are welcome in all our classes from September, and we offer free trial classes so you can experience our coaching before committing.
Do you have judo classes for children?
Yes, we run a children's judo beginners class that focuses on balance, co-ordination, gymnastic movements, and learning judo drills, skills, and how to fall safely.
What about adult judo classes?
We boast the largest adult judo classes in the South West, welcoming members from our own club and other local groups into a safe, inclusive training environment.
Where are you located?
We are based in Central Bristol and offer top coaching and free trial classes at our location.
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