Ely Dojo

Ely Dojo Ely Dojo is a small family run Dojo based in the heart of Ely.

Today marks the start of autumn, a great season for the whole family to enjoy. It is all about pumpkins and trick-or-tre...
21/09/2026

Today marks the start of autumn, a great season for the whole family to enjoy. It is all about pumpkins and trick-or-treating, not to mention the hot chocolate!

Each year, a few spooky things find their way into the dojo, but will they reappear this Halloween? You will have to wait and see…

Yesterday, we celebrated our annual awards presentation and summer social, and it was a huge success!Everyone brought pi...
20/09/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated our annual awards presentation and summer social, and it was a huge success!

Everyone brought picnics, the bar was open (thank you, Witchford Social Club!), medals were handed out, and we were blessed with gorgeous weather. Ok that last bit was a lie. It was very windy, so we moved indoors, but it didn’t stop us from having a fantastic afternoon! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Each year, when we host these events, we present every member with a medal to acknowledge their hard work and commitment to the club. We also award several special trophies to recognise outstanding achievements in various areas throughout the past year.

Please keep an eye out for details of our winners, as they truly deserve their own post. Thank you to everyone who joined us in making this another memorable event in the Ely Dojo calendar…roll on next year!

We like to share the odd jargon-busting post to explain some of the terminology we use within our dojo. You may even hea...
16/09/2026

We like to share the odd jargon-busting post to explain some of the terminology we use within our dojo. You may even hear your judoka using these words at home, so you can surprise them by knowing what they mean!

An ‘Ippon’ score represents a decisive victory and will instantly end a contest; it is always a thrilling experience to be awarded ‘Ippon’ in contest judo for a technique - it is the perfect score!!

Fun fact time. ‘Ippon’ (一本) literally means ‘one point’, but in competition it represents a whole point, enough to win the match outright.

Tickets are now available for our Annual Ely Dojo Awards Presentation this Saturday. Please check your inbox for the lin...
14/09/2026

Tickets are now available for our Annual Ely Dojo Awards Presentation this Saturday. Please check your inbox for the link…

This is one of the most special and memorable events in the Ely Dojo calendar: a chance for our junior members and their families to come together and celebrate the progress, effort, courage, commitment, and achievements of every junior member in our club.

At Ely Dojo, every judo journey is different, and every judo journey is celebrated.

Each junior member will be called forward to receive their award in front of their teammates, coaches, family, and friends. We will also present 24 additional awards across the three age groups, including most improved judoka and judoka of the year.

We have an awesome selection of raffle prizes from local businesses keen to support our event and our annual award celebration. Please come along with your family to celebrate your juniors’ efforts and achievements, and help make this a truly special day for all our junior members.

We cannot wait to celebrate with you on Saturday! 🤩🤩🤩

We always talk about building champions for life, and today we are sharing a real-life example… Theo joined our dojo whe...
13/09/2026

We always talk about building champions for life, and today we are sharing a real-life example…

Theo joined our dojo when he was just five years old. His first time on the mat was a little daunting, but he was determined to give it a go and five years later, the rest is history. Theo attends two classes each week and has competed in several tournaments, bringing home bronze, silver and gold medals! We are also proud to have his presence at many of our outreach events; some of you will have seen him represent our dojo at our stalls…and on the mats.

On Friday evening, Theo was awarded the Child of Achievement medal at the Ely Hero Awards, and we couldn’t be prouder of him. Sport of any kind has always brought great focus to Theo’s life through a number of challenges, and (in his words) judo has helped him gain confidence, friendship, and the desire to achieve great things with his life.

Theo’s positive story is just one of many in our dojo, with every member growing and learning at each stage of their judo journey. We really are building champions for life.

Do you know where to find us in Ely? Hopefully! But if not, here is a little pointer in the right direction. Ely Dojo is...
09/09/2026

Do you know where to find us in Ely? Hopefully! But if not, here is a little pointer in the right direction.

Ely Dojo is a purpose-built martial arts dojo based at FRESH. Hybrid Wellness Studio on Broad Street. This means we are central and easily accessible for as much of the local community – and beyond – as possible! There is a huge car park right outside, and a popular vegan café, prosper_ely, is just downstairs and run by a fantastic team.

If you are interested in learning judo and would like to give it a go, then drop us an email.

04/09/2026

Our adult judo classes welcome everyone: complete beginners, returning judoka, fitness seekers, cross-training athletes, and experienced practitioners. There are no prerequisites and no minimum fitness level, just the willingness to step onto the mat and give it a go.

Judo is a full-body challenge that develops strength, mobility, fitness, and body awareness, but the benefits go far beyond exercise. You will learn new skills, push yourself at your own pace, and become part of a supportive community where people genuinely look out for one another. Whether you are looking for a new way to get fit, a practical martial art, or simply a great group of people to train with, there is a place for you at Ely Dojo.

➡️ Register now to get on our VIP taster class list and qualify for our limited special offer for potential new members: https://elydojo.com/vip-taster/

Alternatively, send us an email at [email protected].

It has been great to see everyone back on the mats this week! And all the smiles on their faces! ➡️ We are now back to o...
03/09/2026

It has been great to see everyone back on the mats this week! And all the smiles on their faces!

➡️ We are now back to our regular schedule.

Good luck to all the kids who have returned to school. Here’s to an excellent term for all of them!

30/08/2026

Another throwback to last year’s annual awards presentation. Why? Because it’s just under three weeks until our next one!

SAVE THE DATE: 19th September 2026

The celebrations will take place at Witchford Village Sports and Social Club between 12-3pm. Bring a picnic and the bar will be open for drinks.

Address

16 Broad Street
Ely
CB74AH

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 8am - 10pm

Telephone

+447740201386

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