Judokids
Programme of introduction of judo into schools. Duration of a lesson 50 minutes, weekly over one or two Terms (8-16 weeks).
Time-table varies in each school: before school (8.00-8.50 a.m.), during lunch time (11.45-12.30), after school (15.30-16.30 p.m.)
In the content of the programme - introduction to the technique of safe falling and basic judo skills (fundamental holding and escaping technique, technique of breaking balance and six basic judo throws). Programme also is part of Talent Identification process, scouting of gifted and talented children for advanced classes in the Centre .
Judokids programme was introduced to :
Curwen Primary school
Roman Road Primary school
Brampton Primary School
Hallsville Primary School
Cumberland Secondary school
Eastlea Secondary school
Stratford Secondary school
Little Ilford Secondary school
St. Angela"s School
St. Bonaventure"s School
We opened a satellite-club in Tower Hamlets school
Judokids programme comes to more schools in 2009/2010
Odessa primary school
Hartley primary school
Grange primary school
Elen Wilkinson primary school
Brampton primary school
BlindJudo
This is a programme tailored around the needs of visually impaired and partially sighted children and adults. The centre offers special classes and courses in such schools and institutions. The core of learning programme is technique of safe falling and fundamental exercises for development of balance, coordination, space awareness and management of physical contact.
Events organised by the Centre:
June,10,2008. Talent Identification Day for visually impaired people. Newham Leisure Center (visit our Photo gallery), London Borough of Newham
November,25, 2008. Talent Identification Day and Judo Try-out session at Joseph Clarke school for visually impaired children.
January,15, 2009. Talent Identification Day and Judo Try-out session at Royal London Society for Blind.
Performance Judo
These two programmes are tailored around the needs of athletes who pursiut the achievements at national and international levels, as well as others who choose judo as a means of recreation and fun.
Talent Identification Day in Newham Six-Form College
Talent Identification Day in Newham College of Further Education
