Loretta Doyle Judo Club

12/04/2026

Northern Ireland Open National title to the club 🤩🏅🥇

26/01/2026

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21/11/2025

Well done to ours and only Loretta 😍😍😍

🌟 SW/S Inspiration in Sport: Loretta Doyle 🌟

Loretta made history as the first British woman to earn a 9th Dan in judo. A former World & European Champion, she won over 50 international medals and was among the first women to compete at the World Judo Championships 🥋

Since retiring, she has become a respected commentator, held senior roles at major international Games, and has been named Technical Delegate for Glasgow 2026 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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09/11/2025

Hmm… a medal, two kisses, and one very happy judoka! 🥇💋💋
What could possibly have happened this weekend? 👀
Come to the next Loretta Doyle Judo Club session to find out! 😏✨

07/11/2025

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We are delighted to share that Loretta Doyle has been shortlisted for the Scottish Women in Sport Inspiration in Sport Award!

From competing in the the first ever Women’s Judo World Championships in New York in 1980, to undertaking leading roles supporting facilitating judo in global multi-sport events such as the Paris 2024 Olympics, to launching the Loretta Doyle Judo Foundation to support individuals facing the most challenging circumstances - her impact in the judo community has been profound.

We caught up with Loretta earlier this year to speak about her judo journey -https://tinyurl.com/3uh9kmxj

27/09/2025

🌟 Judo is about so much more than learning throws.

It teaches children respect, discipline, and self-confidence — qualities that grow with every training session. Moments like earning a new belt are not just about skill, but about learning to set goals, work hard, and face challenges with courage.

👉 Lessons that stay with them for life, on and off the mats.

📲 Message us to book a free trial and give your child the chance to grow in confidence!

21/09/2025

💛 On the tatami, Loretta is a gentle, patient guide. To many children, she’s simply the kind woman who shows them how to fall, how to throw, how to get back up.

But sometimes, a glance says more than words. Like when one of our young judoka looks up at her with eyes full of admiration, because they know. They know this isn’t just anyone guiding our club. They are standing in front of a judo legend, and they have the luck of sharing the tatami with her.

Loretta Doyle:
🥇 World Champion
🥇 3x European Champion
🎖️ 9th Dan — the highest rank ever awarded to a British woman

For our children, training with and under the guidance of Loretta means more than learning judo techniques. It means seeing what dedication, resilience, and humility look like in real life.
And that spark of inspiration in their eyes, the start of their own journey ❤️

13/09/2025

👋 We are always asked what judo really gives children beyond the mats. The answer? A lot more than throws!
🧠 Did you know judo can boost children’s learning?
A recent study found that judo practice helps develop the nervous system, improving motor skills, attention, and perception in kids as young as 4.

👉 Judo = exercise for the brain too!

📲 Book a free trial class today and see the difference for yourself!

Source: Frontiers in Psychology https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1457515/full?utm_source=chatgpt.com

18/08/2025

🥋 Adults of West Kilbride – it’s your turn! 🥋

Ready to get fitter, stronger, and learn something new?
Our Adult Judo class is restarting at Bill Penny Hall, WKPC from Thursday 4th September 2025!

🕐 Class time: 13:45 – 14:45

✅ Great for fitness & flexibility
✅ Stress-busting and energising
✅ No experience needed – beginners welcome!

Whether you’re a parent waiting for your child’s class, or just looking for a fresh challenge, come and give it a try.

📩 Message us today to book your spot – and step onto the mat this September!

17/08/2025

🥋 Great news for West Kilbride! 🥋

Our West Kilbride Judo classes are back this September!
📍 Bill Penny Hall, West Kilbride Parish Church (WKPC)
📅 Starting Thursday 4th September 2025

🕓 Class times:

Primary 1–3: 4.00 – 4.50 pm

Primary 4–7: 5.00 – 5.50 pm

Judo is a fantastic way for kids to build confidence, discipline, and fitness—all while having fun on the mat. 💪

📩 Message us now to secure your child’s place.