Saffron Walden Judo Club

02/04/2026

Reminder:
Sessions are running as usual through the Easter holidays.

14/03/2026

Charlotte continued her good form today with a bronze 🥉 medal at BUCS representing Oxford University.
This follows her success at the Oxford V Cambridge Varsity at the beginning of the month where she fought in the Oxford A team alongside Izzy & Lucy in the Oxford City A & Uni B teams. Overall Oxford teams beat Cambridge 4-3.
These successes follow Charlotte achieving her 1st Dan black belt at the end of last year.
Charlotte will be back home at SWJC for the next few weeks ahead of her return to Oxford.
Photo of Charlotte (Oxford Ladies Captain) with the Sake Bowl & the Oxford Varsity team.

19/02/2026

Reminder:
All sessions are running as usual during half term

05/02/2026

Judo is on tonight as planned for all sessions.

Chris is stuck in traffic at the moment (sorry!!)

Session times will be adjusted slightly tonight.

16/12/2025

We are now closed for the Christmas break. See you all back on the mat on Thursday 8th January.
Have a great festive break & fantastic new year.

07/12/2025

🥇Ethan W
🥉Ethan H-H
We had just the two players competing today at the Eastern Area Development event & Eastern Regional Schools Championships.
Ethan W won gold in the development event & also fought two higher graded players in the Schools event where he achieved a win & loss after taking an early lead.
Ethan H-H was competing at his first competition. He thoroughly enjoyed the experience and came away with a well deserved bronze medal.

29/11/2025

Huge congratulations from everyone at SWJC to Charlotte who collected the last of her points today & is now a 1st Dan Black Belt.
A fantastic achievement and very much deserved.
Here are a few pics of Charlotte's Judo journey 💪🥋

23/11/2025

Additional training opportunity: Tom & Faith at West Essex JC are opening up new classes on Friday evenings in Braintree. For anyone looking for some additional training please see details below. These classes are in addition to the Tuesday & Saturday sessions at Stebbing. West Essex Judo Club members are always welcome at Saffron Walden JC on Thursday evenings too.

We are excited to announce that we will be running classes on a Friday evening at The Martial Arts Centre Braintree (Official Site) in Braintree from the 5th December. Kids 6:30pm - 7:45pm, Seniors 7:45pm - 9:00pm. The first session is free! Drop us a message for further information.
Please note: We will continue to run our classes at Stebbing Village Hall. Tuesdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm for Seniors. Saturdays 10:15am -12:15pm for Seniors. 12:30pm - 2:00pm for kids.

23/11/2025

Charlotte travelled to Samurai JC in Kidderminster today with Oxford University JC. She won 2 out of 3 fights earning another 20 points towards her dan grade. 80 down 20 to go & she will have her black belt 💪🥋

22/11/2025

A strong day for Abigail at the NHC Regional Schools Championships, taking three good wins over opponents that she had not met before resulting in the🥇Gold medal in the u44kg Yr 8/9 category.
Ed was also competing but unfortunately had to withdraw after dislocating his collarbone.
We wish Edd a speedy recovery.

Update:
Ed is back from A&E, fortunately no breaks or associated injuries. A couple of weeks off impact sports, some R&R and a steady return to training.
Rest up Ed. We will see you back on the mat soon 💪

10/11/2025

***IMPORTANT NOTICE***
We have been notified today of 24/7 parking restrictions in the car park at the back of the building - please do not park there as you are at risk of a £100 fine.
Parking is available between the road & up to the car wash, but not beyond the car wash without the risk of a fine.
We advise that you do not enter the space at the back of the building even for turning around as 24/7 cameras are in operation.