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Details about Watanabe Kai's coaches.

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Watanabe Kai Judo Club

At Watanabe Kai we practise Kodokan Judo, which is an effective martial art for self-defence, fitness and personal development. The club has a family atmosphere and new members are always welcome.
Members learn to use skill to overcome brute force. During normal practise participants can use throws, restraints, strangles and armlocks. Striking techniques, leg-locks, and weapon skills are safely practised in kata for experienced members.

. . . 20th April - Club Grading . . .
. . . 19th & 20th May - Watanabe Kai hosts Cumbria and the Borders Kata Course . . .

Interested in joining us?

In order for beginners get the most out of taking up judo, we have regular dates for new members to join. This way, beginners can learn together in a small groups, which is much less daunting. The next date for beginners to start is May 4th 2012.
We offer an excellent beginner's deal, in which a basic judo suit, a three-month provisional licence with the BJC, and ALL classes for that three-month period for only £35 for children, or £40 for adults.
If you are interested, we strongly recommend you drop in and watch a couple of classes first so you can see what we do firsthand and get to know the coaches and other club members.
Some basic information about judo classes and dojo ettiquette is HERE.

Training times

Watanabe Kai meets every Friday at Crosby on Eden Parish Hall. Crosby-on-Eden is along the A689, and can be reached from the M74 or M6 by exiting the M6 at Junction 44. This is approximately four miles north-east of Carlisle City Centre.
The first class, aimed at youngsters runs from 6.30pm to 8pm, and older youths and seniors train from 8pm to 9.30pm.
Martin Little runs monthly sessions for our more experienced members.
The club usually takes a break during the school summer and Christmas holidays, but continues to train on bank holidays.

Why do judo?

Judo has long been recognised as an excellent way to get fit or learn self defence. This article discusses judo and the benefits it can produce.

Understanding randori and shiai

Like any exercise, the full benefits of judo can only be achieved if you understand what specific exercises are designed to achieve.