Judo is well known as the best kids martial art. It’s both a martial art and an educational system. It teaches confidence, self discipline and cooperation. Although it’s a combat sport, one of the central principles of judo is “Mutual Benefit”. Learning judo is all about cooperation with your training partner. Self discipline is central to the practise of judo and application of judo techniques. Children get all of these benefits learning judo at the Judokan in Cape Town.
Judo techniques originate from traditional Jiu-Jitsu. This was a martial art practised by the Japanese Samurai. Techniques include throws, submissions, and hold downs. As a sport it’s a system that is designed to prevent injury. However, all of the techniques of judo can be effectively applied in self defence situations.
Judo an intense form of exercise that combines aerobic and anaerobic movement. In kids judo classes at the Judokan, children develop strength, agility, and coordination.
Judo is a competitive sport. Competition provides the opportunity for children to challenge themselves and develop their competitive nature.
Judo is a global sport. Over 100 million people in more 200 countries practise judo. It is one of the few martial arts recognised as an Olympic sport.
Judo’s belt system provides kids with clear goals and allows them to track their progress as they move up the ranks. All judoka start as white belts work their way to ultimately becoming black belts.
We offer weekly judo classes at our dojo in Observatory. Come and train with us at the following times:
Kids Martial Arts Classes
Mondays: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Wednesdays: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Adults & Teens Martial Arts Classes
Mondays: 6:30pm – 8pm
Wednesdays: 6:30pm – 8pm