Bishops Stortford Judokwai

Bishops Stortford Judokwai Our mission is simple, make people fall in love with judo and be better than they were yesterday. We are located in the Herts & Essex Sports Centre.

New starters are always welcome, visit our website to take advantage of a FREE trial session and start your judo journey today! Founded in 2002 by GB Olympian John Holliday, Bishops Stortford Judo has grown into a thriving community club with a reputation for developing national and international meadlists. Catering for all levels and ages; ranging from teaching primary school age children fundamental skills to coaching players on national performance pathways and beyond. All of our coaches are BJA qualified, DBS checked and hold First Aid and Child Protection certificates. The club's lead coaches, Joe and Nicole Nunn, are both England Talent Programme coaches, former Great Britain international players and winners of the UK Children's Coach of the Year Award. Our dojo is purpose built and has a permanent 22 x 12m mat area, with a sprung floor, 50mm contest mats and seated spectators area. The centre has changing rooms, showers and a social space with a kitchen and bar. Visitors and new starters are always welcome, taster sessions for beginners are FREE and are run on the first class nights of each month. If you would like to take up the Olympic sport of judo, please contact us for more information.

📣Fortnightly Ne-waza Randori is back!See you there 💚💪
14/09/2026

📣Fortnightly Ne-waza Randori is back!

See you there 💚💪

Congratulations to Nigel Lambert on winning his last 10 point for his 2nd Dan at the Stratford Vets grading today 💪💚
13/09/2026

Congratulations to Nigel Lambert on winning his last 10 point for his 2nd Dan at the Stratford Vets grading today 💪💚

It was a pleasure and privilege to present Chloe Allen with her Black Belt (1st Dan) tonight 🥋❤️Chloe came to the club f...
31/08/2026

It was a pleasure and privilege to present Chloe Allen with her Black Belt (1st Dan) tonight 🥋❤️

Chloe came to the club following a taster session at her primary school. After beating all of the boys in King/Queen of the mat we encouraged her to come along to the club. She has now been at the club for over 8 years. As part of the Squad Chloe has competed and won medals Nationally and has been part of the England Squad.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Chloe has persevered, been committed to training and showed great resilience in her journey to becoming a Black Belt

Chloe has just secured a place a Durham University, we wish her every success and look forward to catching up with her in the holidays 💚

This week Chloe and Grant are in Walsall at the National Training Centre completing their Undergraduate Certificate as J...
31/08/2026

This week Chloe and Grant are in Walsall at the National Training Centre completing their Undergraduate Certificate as Judo instructors with the IJF.

They will be on the mat all day every day this week running through the practical delivery requirements which will be examined at the end of the week.

Good luck guys 💪💚 Chloe Nunn British Judo BJA - Northern Home Counties Judo

🥋 Dan Grade Skills & Kata Examinations 🥋Bishops Stortford Judo Dojo is now offering BJA Dan Grade Skills Exams & Kata Ex...
29/08/2026

🥋 Dan Grade Skills & Kata Examinations 🥋

Bishops Stortford Judo Dojo is now offering BJA Dan Grade Skills Exams & Kata Exams. Open to BOTH club and non-club members!

🕒 Fridays, 7 to 8pm (Appointment Only)

📍Herts & Essex Sports Centre, CM23 5LH

🌸Message us to reserve an appointment!

Fees:

Dan Grade Competitive Skills Exam (1st - 5th Dan) ➔ £20

Dan Grade Technical Skills Exam (1st - 5th Dan) ➔ £20

Nage-no-Kata Exam (L1 / L2) ➔ £20

Katame-no-Kata Exam (L1 / L2) ➔ £20

Combined Offer (Dan Grade Skills + Kata Exam) ➔ £30

Note: British Judo charges an addtional £50 fee to register Technical Dan Grade Promotions and a £10 fee to register Kata awards.

28/08/2026

Address

Beldams Lane
Bishops Stortford
CM235LH

Opening Hours

Monday 6pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday 6pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 6pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 6pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

+447305530569

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