AWE Judo Club

AWE Judo Club Providing quality Judo lessons since the 1950s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT JUDO KATA CLASS Looking to enhance your judo technique, master traditional forms, and advance your grade...
17/06/2026

WEDNESDAY NIGHT JUDO KATA CLASS

Looking to enhance your judo technique, master traditional forms, and advance your grades? Join us every Wednesday night for our dedicated Judo Kata Class, hosted by the British Judo Association (BJA).

Whether you are a beginner looking to learn the basics or an advanced player prepping for your next grading, this class adapts to benefit all skill levels.

🗓️ Class Details
When: Every Wednesday night
Time: 20:15 – 21:30

🥋Instructor: Val Kelly (BJA 5th Dan, Senior Judo Kata Examiner)
Eligibility: Open to all (All associations welcome to learn, though certificates are issued to BJA members only).

📍Venue & Location
Club: AWE JUDO CLUB
Address: West Gate, AWE Recreation Society, Tadley, RG7 4PR
Sat Nav Postcode: Use RG26 4QP to navigate directly to the West Gate.
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💰 Fees & Requirements
Mat Fee: £5 for Non-Members (Instruction only)
Exam Fee: £20 per KATA
What to bring: A valid, current BJA membership card and a clean, white Judo Gi.

📝 Available Katas for Study & Examination.
Players have the flexibility to choose from all 8 official Judo Katas for practice and official BJA examination:
1. Nage-no-Kata (Forms of Throwing)
2. Katame-no-Kata (Forms of Grappling / Control)
3. Ju-no-Kata (Forms of Gentleness / Flexibility)
4. Kime-no-Kata (Forms of Self-Defence)
5. Kodokan Goshin-jutsu (Forms of Modern Self-Defence)
6. Itsutsu-no-Kata (Forms of Five Principles)
7. Koshiki-no-Kata (Forms of Ancient Techniques)
8. Gonosen-no-Kata (Forms of Post-Initiative / Counterattack)

🏆 Certification & Grading
Get expert evaluation directly during class time from a 5th Dan BJA Kata examiner. Progress through 4 levels of certification (from Level 1 at a 60%, Level 2 65%, Level 3 70%, Level 4 75% pass rate) to fulfill mandatory Kata requirements for your next belt level.

Train the tradition. Earn your next grade. Be your best.

Looking to improve your Judo knowledge and technique? AWE Judo Club highly recommend checking out the Judokai app. Wheth...
16/06/2026

Looking to improve your Judo knowledge and technique? AWE Judo Club highly recommend checking out the Judokai app.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced judoka, Judokai offers detailed breakdowns of Kodokan Judo techniques with high-quality slow-motion videos that help you see every movement clearly. You can even download videos for offline viewing, making it perfect for studying anytime, anywhere. (App Store⁠)

The app features instruction from César Nicola, a 6th Dan and national Judo champion, bringing world-class expertise right to your phone, iPad, computer etc.

Those who have this app have found it to be an excellent training companion for refining technique outside the dojo.

If you’re serious about improving your Judo, it’s definitely worth a look.

AWE Judo Club recommends this app.

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JUDOKAI helps judokas develop the technical component of Judo.

Directed with concern of placing the video cameras strategically, getting all details. 240 frames per second slow motion, will make you appreciate techniques movement.
WHEN/WHERE.

Anytime, anywhere, at the tip of your finger.

WHO: Tori César Nicola, 6th Dan, national Judo Shiai and Kata Champion.

OFFLINE VIEWING:
Download videos to your device. No network?...no problem.

The best Judo APP you will ever find.

Congratulations to everyone who took part in last night’s grading! 🥋 A huge congratulations to all the judoka who succes...
16/06/2026

Congratulations to everyone who took part in last night’s grading! 🥋

A huge congratulations to all the judoka who successfully passed their grading, your hard work, dedication, and effort have paid off. Be proud of yourselves, because every step forward in Judo is earned, not given.

To those who didn’t quite get everything this time, don’t be discouraged. Remember, even black belts were once beginners who got thrown… a lot! You know where things went wrong, so take some time to revise, practise, and sharpen those techniques.

When you’re ready, come and speak to one of the coaches and we’ll happily arrange for you to be re-graded on the areas you didn’t pass.

Progress in Judo isn’t about never failing, it’s about getting back up and improving every time.

Most importantly, we’re incredibly proud of every single one of you. The effort, determination, and attitude shown by everyone last night were fantastic.

Thank you all for working so hard, supporting one another, and giving it your best.

Keep training, keep learning, and remember, the only bad throw is the one you didn’t learn from!

GRADING DAY TOMORROW!The hard work, dedication, and countless hours on the mat all lead to this moment.Good luck to all ...
14/06/2026

GRADING DAY TOMORROW!

The hard work, dedication, and countless hours on the mat all lead to this moment.

Good luck to all our judoka taking part in grading tomorrow at AWE Judo Club!

Whether you're aiming for your next belt or stepping onto the mat for your very first grading, remember: you've already earned your place through commitment and perseverance.

Stay focused. Believe in your training. Show your spirit.

And - Read your book 📕

Huge congratulations to Thomas on being awarded the Purple Belt in Judo this evening by Sensei Val 💜This achievement is ...
10/06/2026

Huge congratulations to Thomas on being awarded the Purple Belt in Judo this evening by Sensei Val 💜

This achievement is a testament to his hard work, dedication, perseverance, and willingness to listen and learn every step of the way.

Well done, Thomas, you’ve earned this!

A reminder to all judoka that grading will take place next Monday (15June). Please make sure you revise all of your tech...
09/06/2026

A reminder to all judoka that grading will take place next Monday (15June).

Please make sure you revise all of your techniques and terminology and take some time to read through your grading books before the session. Being well prepared will help you perform at your best and show the progress you’ve made.

Make sure your judo suit is clean, your belt is ready, and arrive on time.

Good luck to everyone taking part, we look forward to seeing your hard work pay off!

A big thank you to Coaches Steve Dyer (AWE) and Tim Byrne (The Judo Company) for their collaboration at AWE Judo Club th...
08/06/2026

A big thank you to Coaches Steve Dyer (AWE) and Tim Byrne (The Judo Company) for their collaboration at AWE Judo Club this evening.

Steve delivered an excellent session, packed with quality instruction and plenty to think about.

Everyone put in a great effort, worked hard, and left a little more knowledgeable (and perhaps a little more tired!) than when they arrived.

A fantastic evening of training.

We must do this again!

Tomorrow night we’re excited to welcome our friends from The Judo Company to join us on the mat for what promises to be ...
07/06/2026

Tomorrow night we’re excited to welcome our friends from The Judo Company to join us on the mat for what promises to be a fantastic evening of judo, learning, and laughter.

Judo is at its best when clubs come together. Different faces, different experiences, one shared passion. Whether you’re throwing, being thrown, or just trying to survive the warm-up, every training partner helps make us better.

Tomorrow is all about strengthening friendships, sharing knowledge, and working together. Iron sharpens iron, and judoka sharpen judoka!

So come along, bring your best attitude, and be ready for a great session. Let’s fill the mat, support each other, and show what the judo spirit is all about.

Because at the end of the day, it’s not about which club you’re from, it’s about helping each other improve, having a few laughs along the way, and leaving the mat better than when you stepped on it.

See you tomorrow night!

Don’t miss out. See you there 🥋
05/06/2026

Don’t miss out. See you there 🥋

See you tonight 🥋 Children’s Session (Ages 5–8)⏰ 18:15 – 19:00This also includes little tots 4 years old. Junior Session...
01/06/2026

See you tonight 🥋

Children’s Session (Ages 5–8)
⏰ 18:15 – 19:00
This also includes little tots 4 years old.

Junior Session (Ages 8–15)
⏰ 19:00 – 20:00

Senior Session (Ages 15+)
⏰ 20:00 – 21:15

Important Note:
Judoka aged 12+, who are orange belt or higher and actively competing, may be allowed to train in the senior session at the coaches discretion.

Address

West Gate, AWE Recreation Society
Tadley
RG74PR

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Wednesday 7pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

+441189815590

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