The Budokwai

The Budokwai Europe's oldest and most prestigious Judo and Martial Arts club

Europe's oldest and most prestigious Judo and Martial Arts club

The Budokwai began as a Judo club and offers classes in Judo throughout the week. We also offer regular classes in Shotokan Karate, Brazilian Jui-Jitsu and Aikido as well as Hontai Yoshin Ryu Ju-Jitsu and Pilates. Our instructors are all highly qualified, experienced and able to offer a range of coaching and instruction for the complete novice through to Olympic standard. Beginners are carefully taught techniques most suited to their ability and proceed up the grades towards the much-coveted Dan grade and Black Belt. The junior instructors are of the same high standard and the children's classes in Judo and Karate attract a great number of youngsters every week. For self-defence and supreme fitness nothing compares to Martial Arts and there is nowhere better to learn these skills than the Budokwai.

The popular adult beginner class returns this Monday evening 7/9/26 at the Budokwai with Sensei Jason. 🥋6:30 pm - 7:30 p...
05/09/2026

The popular adult beginner class returns this Monday evening 7/9/26 at the Budokwai with Sensei Jason. 🥋

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm downstairs in the small dojo which has been fitted with brand new tatami.

If you’ve ever thought about trying karate, this is the perfect opportunity to start. No experience needed — just turn up ready to train.

Traditional JKA Shotokan Karate, at the oldest and most historic martial arts club in Europe, The Budowkai Est. 1918.

Come and begin your journey. 👊

Oss! 🥋

Happy Summer Bank Holiday and 60th Notting Hill Carnival Weekend! We hope you enjoy the last of the summer holidays as A...
29/08/2026

Happy Summer Bank Holiday and 60th Notting Hill Carnival Weekend!
We hope you enjoy the last of the summer holidays as Autumn Term is nearly upon us. Here are some dates for your diary:
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Autumn Term: Monday 7th September - Saturday 12th December.
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Half Term: Monday 26th October - Saturday 31st October
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Judo ABC: Course 1: Tuesday 29th September - Tuessay 1st December.
Course 2: Saturday 3rd October - Saturday 5th December
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BJJ ABC: Wednesday 7th October - Wednesday 9th December.
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Juniors: Competition Sunday 4th October - 6-12 years only. Grading: Mini Midi and Juniors: Sunday 22nd November - 5-15 years only
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Such a joyous morning of JudoGym at The Budokwai with Waving off our Bubokwai Babies and Toddlers until after the summe...
24/07/2026

Such a joyous morning of JudoGym at The Budokwai with
Waving off our Bubokwai Babies and Toddlers until after the summer holidays. Lovely to have Superman with us today too! 🦸🏻‍♀️
We sang, we ran, we jumped, we bumped, we hid, we slid, we threw and we grew!
🚸🪂💛🧸✨🌱⭐🤱🏻🌞🤸🏿‍♀️🌼🛝🌻⛹🏼‍♀️🦘🫣🌈🐥🎶

KENT OPEN JUNE 2026Luca, Manuel & Aymen: Bronze 🥉Nick: Silver 🥈Elliot fought both Junior and Senior at 60kg his first ti...
07/07/2026

KENT OPEN JUNE 2026

Luca, Manuel & Aymen: Bronze 🥉

Nick: Silver 🥈

Elliot fought both Junior and Senior at 60kg his first time.

Bronze in Juniors and Gold in Seniors.🥉🥇
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To all the Fathers and Father Figures 🥋 🧑‍🧒🩶
21/06/2026

To all the Fathers and Father Figures

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Fantastic time at for the Veterans 2026 last weekend. Great atmosphere and super proud of all of the Budokwai Team who ...
31/05/2026

Fantastic time at for the Veterans 2026 last weekend. Great atmosphere and super proud of all of the Budokwai Team who medaled!
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Looking forward to welcoming back all of our Bubokwai Babies & Toddler, Minis, Midis and Juniors tomorrow for the start ...
31/05/2026

Looking forward to welcoming back all of our Bubokwai Babies & Toddler, Minis, Midis and Juniors tomorrow for the start of the second half of the Summer Term.
🥋🌞🥋🛝🥋🤸🏼‍♀️🥋🎶🥋🫧🥋🧸🥋

Wishing all celebrating Eid al-Adha Mubarak from
27/05/2026

Wishing all celebrating Eid al-Adha Mubarak from

Wishing you all a wonderful Spring Bank Holiday. 🥋☀️
25/05/2026

Wishing you all a wonderful Spring Bank Holiday.
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23/05/2026

Budokwai basking in the sun
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Address

G K House, 4 Gilston Road
London
SW109SL

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 9pm
Thursday 9:30am - 9pm
Friday 9:30am - 9pm
Saturday 9:30am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+442073701000

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