Judo
What is judo?
Judo is an unarmed modern Japanese martial art and has been an Olympic sport since 1964. The objective of the sport is to safely throw an opponent, immobilise them with a pin, or force an opponent to submit with a joint lock.
Judo can be safely practiced virtually, in a 2 metre x 2 metre space at home or in a school. Although a traditional school judo club would ideally require a 7 metre x 7 metre judo matted area, which can be easily set up and packed away in any typical school hall or sports hall.
Find out more about how to run judo formats.
Equipment needed
- Judogi (judo suits) optional
- Gym mats
- A spacious indoor environment, such as a sports hall
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The School Games is inclusive to all young people and provides opportunities for everyone to get involved, either within school, against other local schools, or at county or regional level.
School Games Organisers
School Games Organisers (SGO) help schools coordinate appropriate competitive opportunities for all young people from Key Stage 2-4, to recruit, train and deploy a suitable workforce, and to support the development of club.
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Learn more about the School Games formats suitable for judo competitions: