Our Classes
Kinder Judo
Suits children aged 3-5 years.
Classes focus on fun, movement-based activities that lead towards the judo fundamentals of break falling, judo hold-downs and throws. These activities aim to build gross motor skills, strengthen core muscles and acclimatise children to the structure of a judo class in readiness for the 6 – 9 year old Junior Judo sessions.
Parents are welcome to train with their children at ‘Family Friendly’ sessions held each Sunday. Conditions apply, please discuss with the club before you attend.
Junior Judo (6-9 Years)
Suits all levels from ages 6 upwards. This class focuses on fun-packed activities to develop fundamental skills, judo-specific techniques, break falls and social skills. Coaches work with students to develop the life values of fair play, respect, friendship, responsibility and knowledge.
Junior Judo (10+ Years)
Junior Judo classes 10 years and older build on the fundamental skills that have been taught in the 6-9 year Junior Judo classes. Classes are fun and action-packed, with children progressing onto more complex judo techniques as they become increasingly proficient in the sport.
Junior Judo (Competition)
For children who are interested in learning competitive judo techniques.
Parents are welcome to train with their children at ‘Family Friendly’ sessions held each Sunday. Conditions apply, please discuss with the club before you attend.
Beginner Senior Judo
Suitable for teenagers and adults, safety is paramount in the Senior Beginner Judo class. Students learn the essential basics of ukemi (break falls – front, side, back and rolling) to ensure they do not get injured whilst being thrown.
Once ukemi has been mastered, they will progress to learning fundamental throwing techniques in addition to ground grappling techniques.
Advanced Senior Judo
The advanced senior class is for students who have progressed from the beginner’s class or are competent with all aspects of judo.
Classes focus on refinement of technique, inclusive of combinations and counters. Free practice (randori) is emphasised to facilitate practical application of studied techniques.
Open Mat
Open mat sessions are for judoka wanting to focus on their own training outside of a class setting. This occurs in parallel to a standard lesson and must be self-driven. Members can work on their own judo, kata or prepare for gradings and competitions. A coach is on-premises for assistance, but there is no structured teaching. Members are required to be independent in their own training.
Kata & Technical Grading
Kata and technical grading classes will be held prior to club and state Dan gradings.
Classes will focus on the correct technical aspects and presentation of techniques required to satisfy grading requirements.
BJJ x Judo
This class will mix BJJ and judo elements to strengthen your judo ground game and includes both gi and nogi judo.
It is also an excellent class for existing BJJ practitioners who want to sharpen their take down and transition game, working within the judo newaza rule set.
Dynamic Balance for Life
This judo-based program is for people over 65 years of age and is designed to improve your strength, balance, coordination and ability to fall safely.
This program was developed and tested at Adelaide University Judo Club, in conjunction with The University of Adelaide Medical School and the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence.
Intergenerational Judo
This is a mixed class of intermediate to advanced juniors and over 65 years Dynamic Balance course graduates.
Realistically, the class consist of grandparents and their grandchildren. The grandparents continue to build on their newfound Dynamic Balance skills whilst spending quality time with their grandchildren in this class. The warm-up and cool-down aspects of the class are conducted together, with the technical section of the class split into two groups.
Working parents can utilise grandparents to transport their children to class, and grandparents get to work on their fitness, balance and social interaction whilst building some essential older life skills to minimise falling.
The class is a winner all round!
Class Timetable
Monday
Tuesday
- Teen Judo
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Age 12+
- Junior Judo
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Beginner to Advanced
- Senior Judo
-
Beginner to advanced
Wednesday
- Teen Judo
-
Shenton Students Only
Shenton College Gymnasium - Junior Judo
-
Beginner to Advanced
- Senior Judo
-
Beginner to advanced
Thursday
- Senior Judo
-
Beginner to advanced
- Intergenerational Judo
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Juniors intermediate & above, with seniors 65+ years
- BJJ x Judo
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12+ years
- Senior Judo
-
Beginner to advanced
- Teen & Senior Judo
-
Beginners only**
Friday
- Dynamic Balance for Life
-
65+ years
- Junior Judo
-
Intermediate & Above
- Senior Judo
-
Beginner to advanced
- Teen & Senior Judo
-
Beginners only**
Saturday
- Junior Judo
-
Competition, 6+ years
- Open Mat
-
- Senior Judo
-
Beginner to advanced
Sunday
- Kinder Judo
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3 - 5 years
- Junior Judo
-
6 - 9 years
- Junior Judo
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10+ years.
**Beginners only – adults and teenagers learning the fundamentals of judo.
Monday
Tuesday
- Teen Judo
-
Age 12+
- Junior Judo
-
Beginner to Advanced
- Senior Judo
-
Beginner to advanced
Wednesday
- Teen Judo
-
Shenton Students Only
Shenton College Gymnasium - Junior Judo
-
Beginner to Advanced
- Senior Judo
-
Beginner to advanced
Thursday
- Senior Judo
-
Beginner to advanced
- Intergenerational Judo
-
Juniors intermediate & above, with seniors 65+ years
- BJJ x Judo
-
12+ years
- Senior Judo
-
Beginner to advanced
- Teen & Senior Judo
-
Beginners only**
Friday
- Dynamic Balance for Life
-
65+ years
- Junior Judo
-
Intermediate & Above
- Senior Judo
-
Beginner to advanced
- Teen & Senior Judo
-
Beginners only**
Saturday
- Junior Judo
-
Competition, 6+ years
- Open Mat
-
- Senior Judo
-
Beginner to advanced
Sunday
- Kinder Judo
-
3 - 5 years
- Junior Judo
-
6 - 9 years
- Junior Judo
-
10+ years.
*Newaza only – a ground work only class for coloured belts.
**Beginners only – adults and teenagers learning the fundamentals of judo.
Suits children aged 3-5 years.
Classes focus on fun, movement-based activities that lead towards the judo fundamentals of break falling, judo hold-downs and throws. These activities aim to build gross motor skills, strengthen core muscles and acclimatise children to the structure of a judo class in readiness for the 6 – 9 year old Junior Judo sessions.
Parents are welcome to train with their children at ‘Family Friendly’ sessions held each Sunday. Conditions apply, please discuss with the club before you attend.
Suits all levels from ages 6 upwards.
This class focuses on fun-packed activities to develop fundamental skills, judo specific techniques, break falls and social skills. Coaches work with students to develop the life values of fair play, respect, friendship, responsibility and knowledge.
Parents are welcome to train with their children at ‘Family Friendly’ sessions held each Sunday. Conditions apply, please discuss with the club before you attend.
Junior Judo classes 10 years and older build on the fundamental skills that have been taught in the 6-9 year Junior Judo classes. Classes are fun and action-packed, with children progressing onto more complex judo techniques as they become increasingly proficient in the sport.
Safety is paramount in the Senior Beginner Judo class. Students learn the essential basics of ukemi (break falls – front, side, back and rolling) to ensure they do not get injured whilst being thrown.
Once ukemi has been mastered, they will progress to learning fundamental throwing techniques in addition to ground grappling techniques.
The advanced senior class is for students who have progressed from the beginner’s class or are competent with all aspects of judo.
Classes focus on refinement of technique, inclusive of combinations and counters. Free practice (randori) is emphasised to facilitate practical application of studied techniques.
Kata and technical grading classes will be held prior to club and state Dan gradings. Classes will focus on the correct technical aspects and presentation of techniques required to satisfy grading requirements.This class will mix BJJ and judo elements to strengthen your judo ground game and includes both gi and nogi judo. It is also an excellent class for existing BJJ practitioners who want to sharpen their take down and transition game, working within the judo newaza rule set.This is a self-guided class where members can work on their own judo, kata or prepare for gradings and competitions. A coach is on-premises for assistance, but there is no structured teaching. Members are required to be independent in their own training.Kinder Judo
Suits children aged 3-5 years. Parents are welcome to train with their children at ‘Family Friendly’ sessions held each Sunday. Conditions apply, please discuss with the club before you attend.
Junior Judo
Suits all levels from ages 6 upwards. Parents are welcome to train with their children at ‘Family Friendly’ sessions held each Sunday. Conditions apply, please discuss with the club before you attend.
Junior Judo [Competition]
For children who are interested in learning competitive judo techniques.
Teen Judo
Suits teenagers from beginner to advanced, focusing on transitioning to senior judo techniques.
Senior Judo
Adult classes suiting all levels. Open mat sessions are for judoka wanting to focus on their own training outside of a class setting. This occurs in parallel to a standard lesson and must be self-driven.
Kata & Grading Preparation
Conducted on an as required basis in the lead up to gradings and kata competition
Open Mat
This is a self-guided class where members can work on their own judo, kata or prepare for gradings and competitions. A coach is on-premises for assistance, but there is no structured teaching. Members are required to be independent in their own training.
