United take medals at Northern Ireland Open 2024

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United take medals at the Northern Ireland Open 2024 Exciting weekend at a national ranking event for United this week with two club competitors making their way up the medals. Coaches Dan Gibbons and Brayden Quinn take judoka Billy Adams and Tillie Clifford across to Derry/Londonderry at the Foyle Arena. Both club hopefuls venture across […]

Strength in numbers

Strength in Numbers In the vibrant world of martial arts, success is not just about individual achievement but also about fostering a community of passionate learners. At our Judo Club, we’ve been experiencing an incredible surge in participation, particularly in our junior sessions, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. In our recent session, we were […]

Get to know the coaches: Danny Sargent

Get to know the coaches: Danny Sargent Given the regular presence of numerous coaches on the mat each week, encountering a session with a different coach can be quite overwhelming. To ensure everyone feels warmly welcomed, we are delving into the backgrounds of our coaches in this blog series. Scroll down for more information…  Get […]

Walking for a good cause: 24th March 2024

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Walking for a good cause: 24th March 2024 We are immensely proud of our players for any of their achievements or commitments in or outside of the sport. Last year held numerous classes for Adaptive and Inclusive Judoka and it was immensely successful for everyone involved – one of our players Kagan Barker, helped out […]

Get to know the coaches: Dave Stanley

Get to know Dave Stanley

Get to know the coaches: Dave Stanley Given the regular presence of numerous coaches on the mat each week, encountering a session with a different coach can be quite overwhelming. To ensure everyone feels warmly welcomed, we are delving into the backgrounds of our coaches in this blog series. Scroll down for more information…  Get to […]

Inclusive Classes are coming back

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Inclusive Classes are Coming Back Judo offers a multitude of advantages for individuals with special needs, rendering it an exceptional choice for their physical and mental health. This martial art cultivates a structured setting, fostering stability and predictability. Improved physical fitness is a result of engaging in cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and flexibility routines. Furthermore, […]

Club Friendly Competition – Invitation Only (March 2024)

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Club Friendly Competition – March 2024 After very popular demand we will be holding yet another club-friendly competition at our Bexley dojo for new unexperienced players to test their training and skill in a safe and controlled competitive environment. Scroll down for more information… More information… 2nd March 2024 United Judo – Bexley Dojo This […]

Get to know the coaches: Dave Quinn

David Quinn Get to know the coaches

Get to know the coaches: Dave Quinn Given the regular presence of numerous coaches on the mat each week, encountering a session with a different coach can be quite overwhelming. To ensure everyone feels warmly welcomed, we are delving into the backgrounds of our coaches in this blog series. Scroll down for more information…  Get […]

Get to know the coaches: Brayden Quinn

Get to know: Brayden

Get to know the coaches: Brayden Quinn With numerous coaches on the mat weekly it can be overwhelming when you experience a session with another coach. To make everyone feel as welcome as possible, we are deep-diving into the background of our coaches in this blog series. Get to know your coaches and their Judo […]

New Ladies Class

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New ladies class Girls participating in judo is crucial for various reasons, as it fosters physical and mental development while promoting gender equality and empowerment. Judo is not merely a sport; it is a discipline that cultivates strength, agility, and strategic thinking. When girls engage in judo, they enhance their physical fitness, coordination, and self-defence […]